Boat trip with cream tea
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 15 September 2026
17:45 - 19:00 - Location
- Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon, Canon's Road, Further info
- Contact
- Carmen Wong globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- £5
- 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 of the 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! All whilst enjoying delicious cream tea on the boat.
How to attend
You must book your place in advance.
Meeting time: 17:45 (Boat departs at 18:00).
Meeting location: Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon.
The event ticket is non-refundable, so it is important to arrive promptly unless the event is cancelled.
- Cost: £5
- Attendance: Booking required
Travel
The best way to get to the City Centre is:
- From Frenchay Campus: M1 bus (to Hengrove Park or City Centre) or M3 bus (to City Centre) and get off at The Centre bus stop.
- From Glenside Campus: Number 46 bus getting off at The Centre bus stop.
- E-scooters are available from both Glenside and Frenchay campus.
Location
Bristol Packet Watershed Pontoon
Canon's Road
Bristol
BS1 5TX
UK
Accessibility
For further information about the event, contact globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk.
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