The River Wey — The canals and rivers of England and Wales — Hoseasons Boating in England, Scotland and Wales 2008 online holiday brochure

A tranquil waterway running through the heart of Surrey& The River Wey The River Wey and the National Trust A tranquil waterway running through the heart of Surrey.' The Wey Navigation was opened in 1653 and was one of the first canalised rivers in the country.Today this 20mile stretch of water from Godalming in the south to Weybridge where it meets the River Thames, and its 16 picturesque locks, are owned and cared for by the National Trust. There are attractive free moorings along the River Wey allowing you to explore local villages and Things to do& places to see& Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of history. Family trails and the famous Maze. Thorpe Park great rides for all the family as well as lake and farm area. Runnymede Park a relaxing riverside park giving access to local countryside walks. The park is opposite Runnymede Meadow and the memorials commemorating the sealing of the Magna Carta, John F. Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Forces. Windsor shops, restaurants and riverside gardens with a good play area for children. Eton High Street and college. Visit Windsor Castle, the only Royal residence which has been in continuous use since William the Conqueror. Legoland over 50 fantastic rides and attractions, with easy access from Windsor town centre and Eton riverside. Goring Pangbourne ne t pubs, while Guildford itself has superb shops, a castle, cobbled High Street, cathedral and theatre. Your Guildford Boat House narrowboat is licensed for all year round cruising on the River Wey and from 18 March to 31 December on the River Thames.Additional licences must be purchased for cruising on the Basingstoke Canal* and the British Waterways Canals. *Subject to water availability Rickmansworth Abingdon Dorchester Wallingford Marlow Rive r Th am es Gerrards Cross Harrow Henley Iver Slough Riv er Th am es Cowley Maidenhead Grand Union Canal Windsor Reading Windsor Castle Legoland Runnymede Thatcham e Riv rK en Hampton Court Thorpe Park Aldermaston Woking Weybridge River Wey Fleet Basingstoke Odiham Basingsto ke Cana l Pirbright GUILDFORD . Guildford Boat House Shalford Godalming Map on page 86 AZ information see back pages To book call 0844 499 0088 or visit www.hoseasons.co.uk/UK-boating 97

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