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SPECIAL EVENTSPrivate Charter | Royal Windsor Races | Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour The Henley Festival of Music and the arts | Swan Upping Private Charter
In addition to the packages offered in this brochure, The Maiden
head
Steam Navigation Company has a fleet of vessels available for private
charter. These offer corporate or private clients fine dining on some
of the most beautiful reaches on the river Thames. Please telephone
our reservations office for our corporate brochure along with a selection
of delicious menus and an interesting wine list and we will be delighted
to assist you to arrange the perfect event.
The most modern vessel in our fleet, launched in 1996 the ‘Georgian’ is able to cater for up to 140 passengers enjoying a cocktail party or buffet or 80 passengers having a silver service luncheon or dinner in her teak panelled and centrally heated saloon. The upper deck is half covered providing the ideal area for pre-dinner cocktails.
A traditional passenger boat built in 1894 the ‘S.L. Belle’ has been faithfully restored by our company and can now offer passengers a glimpse of a bygone era. 70 passengers can be accommodated for a cocktail party or buffet whilst 28 people can be seated in the elegant lower saloon for luncheon or dinner. Probably the prettiest and most versatile of the upriver Thames launches, the ‘Pink Champagne’ is the perfect vessel for family celebrations, outings and picnics, while still smart enough for the smaller seated dinner or lunch parties. Her draught allows access to all the river hotels and hostelries and many of the narrower backwaters. Clear views from both decks. Recommended for up to 50 guests in comfort and up to 30 for a seated function.
Royal Windsor Races
One of the most picturesque of England’s racecourses, set in 165
acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside, along the leafy banks of the
River Thames.
Their 24 days of racing provide an opportunity to entertain or be entertained in style, and arriving by boat avoids the likelihood of severe road congestion. Instead park your vehicle in our secure facility at Maidenhead and just relax and enjoy one of the following package s. The Executive The Director
Homes of the Rich and FamousAn increasingly popular addition to our scheduled Programme of Events. A glimpse into the worlds of entertainment stars, captains of industry and commerce, oil rich arabs, the aristocracy and assorted lottery millionaires. Our locally-born skippers know all there is to know, and more! This tour will let you into the inside secrets of the inhabitants of some of the finest waterside houses in the country. We offer two daytime Tours, one luncheon cruise from Noon to 3 p.m. and one covering an Afternoon Tea, from 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Starting from Maidenhead Riverside Gardens, near the Bridge, we cruise past the old home of Diana Dors, scene of many a riotous party, before entering Cliveden Reach, where the majestic home of the Astor family lies on the top of the hill, the starting point for the ‘Profumo Scandal’. Past the Waterside Inn, famed hostelry of the Roux brothers, onto the strangely named Monkey Island with its amazing Hotel. Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Billy Connolly, Sheila Ferguson of the Three Degrees, Gerald Ratner and Anthony Worall-Thompson, are all down by the river. Stories of the notorious ‘Botany Bay’, the Thames’ very own ‘red light’ district, the pretty cottage of Edward VII’s mistress, Lily Lantry and much more! From 2005 we have the sequel! The ‘Lives & Loves of the Royal Family’, past and present. This starts from central Windsor taking guests o ut in the direction of Runnymede with tales of gossip and scandal from Queen Victoria to the present day. The perfect add on to a morning or afternoon spent among the attractions of Royal Windsor. While aimed at groups we have so many dates scheduled
small parties are welcome. Just call us and we can give you a list of
dates. See separate brochure for menus. There is tea and coffee and
a full cash bar available on every trip. Smaller groups welcome. Just call and ask for list if available dates. Henley Festival of Music and the ArtsEach year, following the Henley Regatta, the Festival stages a week long celebration of Music and the Arts in all its forms. Classical and contemporary music, quirky and avant garde entertainment. This all takes place at various static sites and on a central floating river stage where performers of the calibre of Kiri Te Kanawa, Jools Holland and the Stereophonics have played. Reminiscent of a riverside Glyndebourne this essentially
English Summer Season event is unashamedly upmarket. We offer a number
of packages for corporate and private clients abo
ard our range of luxury
vessels. Every year we have an allocation of some of the best seats
plus we always occupy the prime river position, but demand is visually
heavy and tickets are limited so please contact us as early as possible. Swan UppingEach year at the beginning of the season cygnets are taken from various parts of the River Thames and are marked on a ‘Swan Voyage’, normally during the month of July. The swans are owned by HM the Queen and two City of London livery companies, the Vintners and the Dyers. During their river journey the ‘Swan Markers’ are accompanied by the Queens Swanmaster and members of the Watermen’s Company. All of whom are dressed in colourful ceremonial robes while being rowed upstream in their traditional skiffs. The whole scene is unique and a wonderful spectacle of English pageantry. Perfect for entertaining corporate clients, especially for overseas guests.
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