River Experience - Afternoon Tea | Marigold Cafe & Boating

THE RIVER EXPERIENCE – AFTERNOON TEA

A Truly Unique Experience in Beautiful Knaresborough

Looking for something special? Treat yourself—or someone you think the world of—to a relaxing and memorable Afternoon Tea by the River Nidd.

Book a two-hour experience on our charming River Experience terrace, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful riverside setting. Moored just steps away is your very own rowing boat, ready for you to enjoy at your leisure during your visit. Enjoy a delicious selection of homemade cakes, savouries and sandwiches finished off with a cold, crisp glass of prosecco (or hot drink!) making this the perfect afternoon treat.

Whether you’re celebrating or simply taking time to unwind, this is the perfect way to slow down and savour the moment.

What’s Included

Afternoon Tea with freshly prepared homemade cakes, sandwiches and savoury treats

Your own private rowing boat to use during your slot

Access to our exclusive drinks and artisan ice creams from our core menu

Pricing & Booking

£35 per person with Prosecco

£30 per person with Tea or Coffee

Minimum booking: 2 people

Available Time Slots:

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

For exclusive use of the River Experience Terrace please contact he***@*************co.uk

PLEASE SEE FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHEN BOOKING. THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION ON CHANGING YOUR BOOKING, WEATHER RELATED ISSUES AND REFUNDS ETC.

(please find a sample afternoon tea & drinks menu below – subject to change)

River Experience – Afternoon Tea

ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT
How best to soak up the stunning scenery along the River Nidd. Pay a visit to Marigold Boating and take one of our boats out for a paddle!
Prices – per person for one hour – max of 2 people

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If you are coming later in the afternoon please phone for time of last boat as this varies
We have 36 boats that take a max of 4 people (includes children & babies of all ages). We only have two family boats (max 6) so there may be a longer wait if both are out when you arrive
Boating closed if river levels are too high or fast to be safe. Call us to check if there has been heavy rain
Life jackets are available upon request and children must be accompanied by an adult. Boats cannot be hired to a single user.
You are welcome to take your dog out on a boat, at your own risk.

THE DRILL

Card payments only
Any person hiring a boat from the landing does so at their own risk.
Passengers must not alight or enter at points other than the landing stage.
Persons wishing to change seats must return to the landing.
Minimum of 2 people per boat.
No unaccompanied persons under 16 years.
No alcohol permitted on the boats. No persons under the influence of alcohol are allowed on the boats.
All children and non-swimmers are advised to wear a life-jacket.
Management reserves the right to refuse admission without explanation.
Management reserves the right to request a deposit

Our boats are open from mid March to the end of October half term. Please be aware though that on a day to day basis this will depend on what the weather has been up to and if there is an impact on river levels, after a lot of rain the river can be too high and fast to allow us to operate safely.