ExperienceEasyAround 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the route chosen
Westgate Punts
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About
A chauffeured punting operator departing from Westgate Bridge, running since 1994 and working a route through Westgate Gardens rather than the cathedral end of the river, with a longer countryside option past the Binnewith nature reserve as well as shorter city-garden trips. The company operates a strict no-sharing policy, so each booking gets its own punt rather than being grouped with strangers, which suits couples and families wanting a private trip.
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Highlights
- ✓Operating from Westgate Bridge since 1994
- ✓A no-sharing policy, so each booking has its own punt
- ✓A longer countryside route past the Binnewith nature reserve, not just the city gardens
- ✓A quieter, greener stretch of the Stour than the cathedral-end punting routes
Tips
- →Book online in advance; the no-sharing policy means fewer punts run per hour than shared operators.
- →Prices aren't published on the website and are shown at booking; confirm the current rate before committing.
- →Pair with a walk through Westgate Gardens either side of the trip.
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