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River Duchess
The River Duchess is an ideal venue for smaller, informal groups. The cosy lower deck features a fully stocked bar, tables, and chairs, with both an open fore-deck and an open rear deck for scenic views of the riverscape. Upstairs, the spacious upper deck offers an open layout for relaxing and mingling. This boat is also our most accessible, with a ramped entrance, level flooring, and a disabled toilet, making it a perfect choice for groups needing wheelchair access.
Key Features
Max Capacity 170 
Bars 1 
Dining Options Informal Buffets 
Entertainment DJ, Live Music/Entertainment 
Where to Meet
Dock:
King's Staith, York, YO1 9SN
and Lendal Bridge Landing, York, YO1 7DP
King's Staith Parking:
Nearby Car Parking: St Georges Field Car Park and Castle Car Park
Nearby Coach Parking: St George’s Field Coach Park
Lendal Bridge Parking:
Nearby Car Parking: Marygate Car Park and Esplanade Car Park
Nearby Coach Parking: Union Terrace Coach Park
What You Will See
Experience unparalleled sightseeing from the comfort of your cruise, where every landmark is a picture-perfect backdrop to your unforgettable journey.
York's Museum Gardens, home to a renowned botanical collection, occupy the historic site of St Mary's Abbey, founded in 1088, with ruins reflecting the abbey's influential role in English history.
York's City Walls, originally built by the Romans in 71 AD and reinforced in the 12th century to protect against the Scots, span around the city and remain largely intact despite damage from the English Civil War.
Lendal Bridge, an iron Gothic structure designed by Thomas Page to improve access to the railway station, replaced a ferry service and was toll-operated until 1894, with its toll booths now serving as shops and cafes.
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