Manchester: Afternoon Tea Cruises

Bridgewater Cruises

Available from 16 January 2025 to 3 May 2025

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Book tickets now on this Manchester canal cruise in Bridgewater!

Family-run and award-winning, Bridgewater Cruises thrive on offering local experiences to visitors who wish to cruise along the beautifully scenic Worsley canal in Manchester. 

Packed into a picturesque plan, explore the wonders of Worsley as you see Bridgewater's sights from the peaceful canal. 

Bridgewater Cruises: Afternoon Tea Cruises in Manchester

Get ready for the fantastic combination of food and sightseeing as Bridgewater Cruises treats you to a delicious Afternoon Tea whilst cruising along the beautiful canals of Manchester!

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Restrictions: All ages! Adults and children's menus available
  • Departure Point: Boothstown Marina, Manchester, M28 1YB
  • Tickets Include: 2 hour experience, Sightseeing cruise, Afternoon Tea

One of the best afternoon tea experiences in Manchester

  • Experience one of the best ways to see Manchester's canals and waterways
  • Take a relaxing cruise along the historic Bridgewater Canal
  • Treat your tastebuds to meals prepared from scratch in the galley onboard
  • Enjoy savoury bites, sweet treats and delicious drinks
  • Go solo or bring your loved ones along!
  • Suitable for all ages; treat the little ones to their very First Afternoon Tea experience!
  • Please note: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to ensure you have enough time to get comfortable and settled. 

What's on the menu for Bridgewater Afternoon Tea?

Prepared onboard by professional chefs, you can look forward to fine dining and fine sights as you take a leisurely cruise in Manchester:

Adults Afternoon Tea Menu:

  • A selection of freshly made sandwiches
  • A cup of chefs homemade soup
  • Homemade Scones served with Jam and Clotted Cream
  • A selection of homemade cakes and pastries
  • All served on a traditional tiered tea stand with tea or filter coffee

Children's Afternoon Tea Menu:

  • A selection of finger sandwiches: Plain cheese or plain ham
  • Packet of crisps
  • Minatare Cake
  • Small fresh fruit pot
  • Pot of Jelly
  • Juice Carton

Book Afternoon Tea Cruise tickets for one of the best afternoon tea experiences in Manchester!

Boothstown Marina,
14 Quayside Close,
Boothstown,
Worsley,
Manchester M28 1YB
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Departure Point: Boothstown Marina, 14 Quayside Close, Boothstown, Manchester, M28 2PD

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  • Toilets
  • Licensed bar
  • Heating
  • Food and drink

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the vessel, Bridgewater Cruises are currently not wheelchair accessible. 

Bridgewater Cruises Afternoon Tea Cruises are suitable for all ages! Adults can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea menu whilst children can pick from their own. 

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