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Horse Drawn Boat Trips

Horse-drawn boat trips go from the canal wharf towards the Horseshoe Falls, which were built by Thomas Telford c. 1808 to feed water into the Llangollen Canal.

You can also take a narrow boat trip along the canal and over the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. 

Eleven miles of the canal from the Horseshoe Falls to Gledrid Bridge were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

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Llangollen Wharf is one of the longest established visitor attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen. From the Wharf you can embark on either a horse-drawn boat trip along the feeder for the main canal, or a motorised aqueduct boat trip which takes you across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Both these boat trips take in the magical sights and sounds of the beautiful Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site.

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Llangollen Wharf horse Drawn Canal Cruise

Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip along the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over 100 years visitors have enjoyed this picturesque journey.

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Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip along the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over 100 years visitors have enjoyed this picturesque journey. So, sit back, relax and watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water as our boat glides silently through the leafy Welsh mountains.

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Please note: This day trip is not suitable for people with severe mobility issues. There are steps to board the boat and a hill to get to the stationary boat.

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Llangollen Wharf Boat Trips

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A visit to North Wales is not complete without a canal boat trip at Llangollen Wharf - a World Heritage Site. Gliding silently past shoals of fish in a horse drawn boat, or motorised aqueduct cruise, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery of the Dee Valley along the Llangollen Canal. There are also private hire boats available.

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Horse-drawn Canal Boats

Visit Llangollen Wharf where you can embark on a horse drawn boat trip along the feeder for the main Llangollen canal.

Enjoy the stunning scenery from the foot of Castle Dinas Bran along to the Horseshoe Falls as your boat glides silently through the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee.

For more information visit the website:  www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

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Llangollen Wharf Boat Trips and other things to do in the area

I fell in love with Llangollen, this was a spur of the moment change of plan day and I am so glad we came across a leaflet for the boat trips. I have put together everything we did in Llangollen and a few other ideas into this one post.

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About Llangollen Wharf

One of the longest running attractions in the area is the horse drawn boat trips, who have been welcoming visitors for over 100 years.

From the Wharf you can either go on a horse drawn boat trip or a motorised aqueduct boat trip that takes you across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Both of these boat trips take in the sights and sounds of this World Heritage Site. You can choose to go on a 45 minute, 2 hour, private hire or a motorised aqueduct cruise.

Our Visit to the Horse Drawn Canal

We pre-booked our trip, which was a good idea because it was pretty busy when we got to the canal. We opted for the 45 minute return trip along the river, which I think was more than enough time to enjoy the experience and spot some of the local wildlife. We were lucky enough to get seated at what was first the front so we thoroughly enjoyed the ride. We loved watching Dakota the horse pull the canal by rope, very impressive.

There were a few negatives. The first one was nothing to do with the boat company.

A large family (must have been around 5 adults and a gazillion kids) were basically behaving like a bunch of wild animals, screaming non stop climbing all over the place and making a mess with food. I honestly thought one of the kids was going to go over whilst the parents were too busy with phones. Totally irresponsible.

The other issue was I don't think dogs should be allowed on any of the trips if they are busy. We ended up with a greyhound stamping all over us, lying on our feet etc as a dog lover myself and dog owner I just think it was a bit of a silly decision to allow a dog onboard when it was really busy in the first place with not much room for anything let alone a large dog.

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Dogs are allowed on the horse drawn and self drive trips only.

Parking is a 5 minute walk away

No toilets on the horse drawn trips, however toilets are on the platform

Inside/Outside seating (You just sit where you want)

You can take pushchairs on (again silly idea, a pushchair park on the platform would be a better idea) and you can also take wheelchairs on, however you still need to climb to get onboard.

A family ticket + one extra cost us £32.50 for a 45 minute ride.

Llangollen Wharf

Other things to do in the area include:

Llangollen Museum - Local history museum with a small gift shop. Small, but worth a visit. We spent around 30 minutes having a look at some of the local displays which were really interesting. Staff were lovely too and it is free to visit.

Castell Dinas Bran - Not for the faint hearted! You can walk up to the top of the hill which is over 1,000ft high. A medieval castle located within the earthworks of an earlier Iron Age hillfort.

I won't sugar coat it, if you are not fit you will struggle. It is extremely steep. I personally didn't climb it as I have a knee injury however, Craig and the boys did and it took them around 20 minutes to climb to the top. Rewarded with Epic views!

Llangollen Railway - We didn't travel on the train as they were not running unfortunately, but it could be a great option to fill your day and a great spot for train lovers.

Plas Newydd

10 acres of grounds to enjoy, We stopped and had a walk through the woodlands which were very pretty and absolutely heaving with wild garlic! We didn't go in the house, it was way too busy.

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Our latest Aqueduct Cruise events listed below

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Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco - 4 hour special

All Boarding at Llangollen Wharf at 12 noon returning at 4.30pm

Running most Sundays throughout the year from March 17th to Sunday 27th October               

A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then pass through Trevor Basin which leads us on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which we will cross not just once, but twice. The view is breath taking.

Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Prosecco

Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure and you can order your drinks from the crew.

A full sandwich of your choice, freshly baked scone with jam, butter and cream, shortbread daisy, 3 mini bites of homemade cakes (for example, brownies, lemon drizzle and bakewell slice (all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets. A glass of Prosecco.

All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person

There is a fully stocked bar onboard the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.

We now take cash and card on the boat.

We would advise that this trip is not suitable for children under ten years old.

Summer Evening Special Events- Two & half hour Horse Drawn Boat trip, with Grazing Box- Wine -Beer or Prosecco

SATURDAY 27TH  JULY AND SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 2024

Boarding at Llangollen Wharf at 6pm, you will reach the Falls at  6.45pm were you will have an hour to yourself  to explore the falls and the chain bridge.  Back on  board the boat for the return trip at 7.45pm returning to Llangollen at 8.30pm.

This is a, two and a half hour Horse Drawn Boat Trip taking you along the Canal through some truly unspoilt parts, on to the Horse Shoe Falls, and the Chain Bridge which spans the River Dee. It is definitely a must see, and a great photo opportunity. The Falls are a five minute walk from the Chain Bridge.

This is a peaceful, step back in time experience taking in all the sights and sounds of the canal.

Your Grazing box will be given to you when you check in for your trip for you to take on board the boat, you can eat this at your leisure as you are cruising along, or take it with you to the Falls and enjoy it on the banks of the river Dee. Drinks will be served on the boat.

Our resident singer Shea will be on board to entertain you at intervals along the way. 

All this for the amazing price of £29.95 pp.

Book on line or by ringing 01978 860702

Note:- There are no catering or toilet facilities on the boat.

Real Ale/ Wine trip with grazing platter

All Boarding at Llangollen Wharf at 12noon returning at 4.00pm

Saturday 6th April 2024

Saturday 22nd June 2024

Four-hour Real Ale and Wine Trip with a Grazing Platter to share

A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its River has to offer. We will then pas thrpugh Trevor Basin which leads us on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We will cross this, not once, but twice.

The view is breath taking.

Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure and once we have set off your drinks will be brought to your table.

Grazing Platter for two.

You will get a generous cheese board and a meat board accompanied by breads, crackers, pickles and chutneys plenty to nibble on your cruise.

A bottle of Real Ale or a large glass of Wine

We have a fully stocked bar on board the boat and we also hot and cold drinks.

We would advise that this trip is not suitable for children

Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs 

Sunday 5th Decemnber 

Sunday 18th December

All boarding at LLangollen Wharf at 12 noon returning at 4.00pm

A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen, you will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer, you will then enter Trevor Basin which leads you on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct you will cross this, not just once, but twice, the view is breath taking.

A Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled Wine and Christmas Songs

Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure, you can order your drinks from the crew.

A full sandwich of your choice, freshly baked scone with jam, butter and cream, individual mini-Christmas cake. shortbread daisy, 2 mini bites of homemade cakes (for example, brownies, lemon drizzle and bakewell slice, all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets.

A Glass of homemade Mulled Wine or a Tea or coffee.

We now take cash and card payments on the boat.

Christmas Party Boat

Four-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.

Saturday 30th November 2024

Saturday 7th 14th and 21st December 2024

A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen. We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then enter Trevor Basin which leads us on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We will cross this, not just once, but twice. The view is breath taking.

Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure, once we have set off your drinks will be brought to your table.

Retro Buffet Platter

Think 80’s style Buffet, cheese and onion sticks, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, finger sandwiches. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (All brought up to date and homemade by us at the Wharf)

A glass of Fizz or a Beer.

Christmas Hits from across the years.

We would advise that these trips are not suitable for children

We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.

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Horse Drawn Boat Trips and Motorised Aqueduct Trips

Experience Tranquil voyages along the beautiful Llangollen Canal and famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

A major tourist attraction and part of a World Heritage Site, Llangollen Wharf in the North Wales town of Llangollen presents beautiful scenery and the perfect day out for all the family.

Visitors have enjoyed trips around the area since 1884 and we’re proud to continue the tradition with our relaxing horse drawn boat trips and motorised aqueduct trips.Experience a unique trip in this beautiful location to treat your loved ones, employees or school pupils to an unforgettable tour of this picturesque region.

Bookings on the day can not be made online, please call the Wharf on 01978  860702 for availability.

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