Spalding Water Taxi
Discover Spalding on a relaxing 40 minute river cruise
A relaxing river cruise between Springfields Outlet Shopping and Spalding Town Centre
*********Spalding Water Taxi 2024 Press Release***********
Following a review of anticipated river levels for this summer, Broadgate Homes and South Holland District Council as joint partners in the ‘Not for Profit’ Spalding Water Taxi have concluded that unfortunately the service will not be able to operate this summer. The river levels are expected as a result of the bank breaches in the Cowbit area, and the important repair work being undertaken by the Environment Agency.
Broadgate Homes said that it was a huge disappointment that the Water Taxi will not be able to operate it’s award-winning service for the local community and visitors this season, however safety of our passengers and crew is paramount. Areas along the route between the town centre and Springfields does not have enough depth to allow safe passage and with no set date for completion of the engineering works to the riverbank we have had to make this difficult decision.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming all our loyal customers and many new ones on board next year.
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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.
Our running times and fares
Spalding Water Taxi 2024 Press Release
Following a review of anticipated river levels for this summer, Broadgate Homes and South Holland District Council as joint partners in the ‘Not for Profit’ Spalding Water Taxi have concluded that unfortunately the service will not be able to operate this summer. The river levels are expected as a result of the bank breaches in the Cowbit area, and the important repair work being undertaken by the Environment Agency.
Broadgate Homes said that it was a huge disappointment that the Water Taxi will not be able to operate it’s award-winning service for the local community and visitors this season, however safety of our passengers and crew is paramount. Areas along the route between the town centre and Springfields does not have enough depth to allow safe passage and with no set date for completion of the engineering works to the riverbank we have had to make this difficult decision.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming all our loyal customers and many new ones on board next year.
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 |