Spalding Water Taxi

Discover Spalding on a relaxing 40 minute river cruise

Spalding Water Taxi

A relaxing river cruise between Springfields Outlet Shopping and Spalding Town Centre

                  ***Latest Update from 14th March 2024***

Due to low water levels on the river Welland in Spalding for the purpose of draining Cowbit Wash and repair work to the breached river bank the Spalding Water Taxi will be delaying their opening until consistent Summer river levels are restored. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back onboard when we are operational.  

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Spalding Water Taxi has been running since 2007 as a not-for-profit organisation initially set up to link Springfield's shopping outlet to the market town of Spalding and vice versa. 

Over the years this has proved to be one of the towns top attractions and is still so to this day. Last year Trip Advisor deemed Spalding Water Taxi to be in the top 10% of world-wide attractions and was awarded the Customers Choice accolade. In 2022 we also won the prestigious Chamber of Commerce 'Excellence in customer care and service award'. We are very proud to be supporting and representing the lovely town of Spalding in the heart of Fenland Britain. 

Over the years our service has grown to include Self Drive Boats and Private Charters. Self-Drive boats are highly popular and are busy throughout the year offering family days out, celebration parties, photography trips and many more options. Our motto is: 'it's not what you can have, but it is what you want'. All options are considered and the staff are here to help making sure you choose the right option for your activity.

We operate a highly personalised service and are happy to spending time in person, or on the telephone discussing your needs. Pick up the telephone and contact Anthony on 07740 664017 to have a friendly informal chat. 

About Us

Our running times and fares

As at 14th March 2024, due to low water levels on the river Welland in Spalding for the purpose of draining Cowbit Wash and repair work to the breached river bank the Spalding Water Taxi will be delaying their opening until consistent Summer river levels are restored. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back onboard when we are operational.

 

Our seasonal water taxi service offers a relaxing 40 minute river cruise from Spalding Town Centre to Springfields Shopping Outlet & Festival Gardens (and vice versa). Tickets are available to purchase from the Water Taxi itself (cash only) and the The South Holland Centre.

For Group Bookings, please Contact Us.

Tuesday and Friday

Running two hourly (from 11am till 5pm)

Spalding Town Centre

11:00

Springfields

12:00

Spalding Town Centre

13:00

Springfields

14:00

Spalding Town Centre

15:00

Spalding Town Centre (Last Boat)

17:00

Springfields (Last Boat)

16:00

Saturdays

Running hourly (from 11am till 5pm)

Spalding Town Centre (First Boat)

11:00

Springfields (First Boat)

11:00

Spalding Town Centre (Last Boat)

17:00

Springfields (Last Boat)

17:00

Sundays

Running two hourly (from 11am till 5pm)

Spalding Town Centre

11:00

Springfields

12:00

Spalding Town Centre

13:00

Springfields

14:00

Spalding Town Centre

15:00

Spalding Town Centre (Last Boat)

17:00

Springfields (Last Boat)

16:00

Single Journey

£4

Family Ticket

£12

Children Under 3 Years

Free (if travelling on parent/carer's lap)

Well behaved dogs

Free

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Discover Spalding

Visit the Georgian market town of Spalding, a treasure trove of independent award winning retailers along with Ayscoughfee Hall museum which reveals the history of the Fens. A 40 minute water taxi cruise leaving from the heart of Spalding meanders along the Fenland waterways and wildlife corridors to Springfields shopping complex & festival gardens. All locations below are within 3 mile radius.

Spalding town centre

Spalding Town Centre

Located on the River Welland, the historic Market Town of Spalding has long been famous as The Heart of the Fens. With its roots firmly in the bulb industry. An annual Tulip Parade would attract visitors from all over the world.

Ayscoughfee Hall

Ayscoughfee Hall

The Hall sits within five acres of unique public gardens. Among the attractions of the beautiful grounds are a late eighteenth century ice house, fine yew hedges dating back to the 1720s, an ornamental lake and a war memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens

Springfields Outlet

Springfields Outlet

Springfields is a leading retail and leisure destination in the East of England. The award-winning gardens cover 25 acres with sculptures, water features etc.. and of course beautiful tulips!

Baytree Garden Centre

Baytree Garden Centre

Located 10 minutes from Spalding, in Weston, Baytree Garden Centre is a great destination for the family. With thousands of plants to choose from the centre also has a large retail area, cafe / restaurant, foodhall, giftware, Owl Centre etc.

The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum

Romany Museum

The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum is the lifetime's work of Gordon Boswell, who amassed a collection of artefacts, photographs, and several examples of the characteristic Gypsy wagon or Vardo. The museum also operates a number of non-Romany vehicles etc

Our route and location

  • Our boats are located to the rear of The South Holland Centre with a clearly marked jetty, as well as another pick up and drop off location at Springfields Shopping Centre.
  • Enjoy a 40 minute cruise.
  • Convenient town centre embarkment point

 

Location

Self Drive Hire Boats

As at 14th March 2024, due to low water levels on the river Welland in Spalding for the purpose of draining Cowbit Wash and repair work to the breached river bank the Spalding Water Taxi will be delaying their opening until consistent Summer river levels are restored. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back onboard when we are operational. 

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Enjoy a trip on the river Welland in one of our electric easy to drive day boats. These boats will seat up to 10 people and are available half day or full day hire Easter to October.

With just a forward and reverse lever and a steering wheel, it's very easy to control. One of our Pilots will give you full instruction and demonstration before departure ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable day.

To discuss any group booking requirements, please call 07740 664017. Running from March to November. Hirer must be 21 years old or over. Card payment available.

2 Hours £85.00
4 Hours £120.00
Full Day £180.00
Private charter £85.00 per hour
Pets surcharge £6.00
Self Drive Hire Boats

For group bookings please call us on 01406 380532

Get in contact

The Spalding Water Taxi
is supported by:

Environment Agency
Lightspeed Broadband
Springfields Shopping
Lincs Enterprise
Lincolnshire Fenland
Riverside Training Spalding
East Midlands Development Agency