Boat and Punt Trips:

If you fancy getting wet or exerting yourself a little, hire a punt on the Thames. It’s a really fun experience, especially if you take a picnic. Contact Cherwell Boathouse (01865) 515978, who hire out punts by the hour. Punting is a dark art, and you may well find yourself stranded at the top of the pole whilst the punt drifts away from you! Or, if you are looking for something slightly drier, you could go with Oxford River Cruises (0845) 2269396 who offer trips aboard Edwardian river launches through Oxford. Grebe Canal Cruises offer day boat hire in the Chilterns (01296) 661920.