The Kentish Lady offers boat trips between Maidstone Town and Allington Lock, where you take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Upper River Medway, with wildlife and history along the way. They also run three-hour lunch and dinner cruises, and an Allington Castle trip that includes a tour of the castle's great hall and its grounds and gardens, which are not normally open to the public. You can also hire your own boat for 2 to 4 hours.
Family Fun and Historic Tours
Enjoy the waters with these child-friendly trips, or take an exclusive trip to a historic attraction, and enjoy lunch and dinner cruises onboard this Kent favourite.

Opening Hours
April to October
1-hour Boat Trip
Weekends and School holidays
Start at either venue
Maidstone: 11am-3pm - hourly
Allington Lock
11.30am-3.30pm - hourly
Three-Hour Cruise
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
12Noon and 6pm
Pre-Book Only
Allington Castle 
Tuesday
1.30pm-4pm

Price
1 hour trips
Adult: £10
Child: £6
Child - 2 years and under: Free
Senior - 65 years +: £8
Concession: £8
Carer: £8
One way - reduction of 50%
Three-Hour Cruise
£38
Allington Castle 
£38
Boat Hire
Daily
2 hours - some dates may be able to accommodate a 4 hour booking
Lady Gillan Boat - Up to 6 people: From £85
Medway Belle- up to 8 people: From £90
Dog: Extra £10
Additional Charge on Bank Holidays

Accessibility
Kentish Lady is accessible, however, a trip to Allington Castle includes steps, slopes, uneven and grassed areas, which may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.

Advisory Notes
One-hour trips are not bookable and are run on a first-come, first-served basis. Can accommodate a certain number of buggies onboard, but during busy times, you may be asked to seat your child and fold the buggy.

Additional Notes
Boat Hire: main hire must be over 21 years of age. You travel between Allington Lock and Teston Lock, on the 4 hour hire, you can also travel to the lock at East Farleigh.

Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome onboard.

Age Guidance
An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16.

Facilities
Toilets • Licensed Bar

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Picture Credit: © Kentish Lady.

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