Boat trip with cream tea
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 23 September 2025
18:00 - 19:00 - Location
- Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon, Bristol Harbour, Further info
- Contact
- Global Students team globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- £5.00
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Join us for a mini cruise down the beautiful River Avon from Bristol harbourside. This is a great way to see some amazing Bristol sights and get to know your peers more.
This tour gives you a chance to explore Bristol’s iconic graffiti art and vibrant creative culture, while enjoying a delicious cream tea on the boat.
Meet us at the Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon at 17:45 (boat will depart at 18:00).
Please note that the event ticket is non-refundable, unless the event gets cancelled, so it is important to arrive promptly.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: £5.00
- Attendance: Booking required
How to get to the city centre
- Bus from Frenchay Campus: M1 bus (to Hengrove Park) or M3 bus (to City Centre) and get off at "The Centre" bus stop.
- Bus from Glenside Campus: Number 5 bus getting off at "Broadmead" bus stop or number 48a bus getting off at "Cabot Circus" bus stop.
- Dott scooters and e-bikes are available from both Glenside and Frenchay campuses. Please make sure you follow all safety directions, road rules, and wear a helmet.
Location
Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon
Bristol Harbour
Canon's Road
Bristol
BS1 5TX
UK
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