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The Society operates two trip boats providing trips on the Basingstoke Canal. The John Pinkerton II operates from Odiham hosts up to 50 guests and Kitty, operates from The Town Wharf in Woking, up to 12 guests. Trips operates from March to October with John Pinkerton Public Trips starting on 1st May.

You can search for available trips using the search box or calendar. Public and Themed trips can be booked and paid for online using a bank card or gift voucher. For Charter trips, please find your preferred date and complete the Charter Booking Form. To find out more, including Charter schedules and prices, please click here.

To search for trips on a specific boat, enter “John Pinkerton” or “Kitty” below before choosing the category and preferred dates.


Please view the calendar below and scroll to your chosen date and click to see the full details. Trips are colour coded as follows:

Where a Charter is shown green, there is at least one timeslot (of 3 possible) available. Ignore ‘Availability = 0’ and complete a booking request form from the detail page.

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John Pinkerton Charter -Booked-5J1964
Date: 29/03/2025
Departing: 12:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 10/10

This charter trip has been fully booked and our clients are looking forward to enjoying the peace and quiet of the Basingstoke Canal. To select another trip, please click here.

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Public Trip for Mother's Day -John Pinkerton-5J30M1
Date: 30/03/2025
Departing: 10:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/39

*FULLY BOOKED* On Mothering Sunday enjoy a leisurely cruise along a rural stretch of the Basingstoke canal. There will be a small gift for each mother. Please note the name of the mother(s) in “Additional comments”. There is a bar on board serving hot and cold drinks plus snacks and souvenirs.

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Date: 30/03/2025
Departing: 11:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/12

Public trip from Woking in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal.

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Date: 30/03/2025
Departing: 13:00
Tickets: £0.00 - £8.00
Spaces: 1/12

Public trip from Woking in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal.

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Public Trip for Mother's Day -John Pinkerton-5J30M2
Date: 30/03/2025
Departing: 14:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/40

*FULLY BOOKED* On Mothering Sunday enjoy a leisurely cruise along a rural stretch of the Basingstoke canal. There will be a small gift for each mother. Please note the name of the mother(s) in “Additional comments”. There is a bar on board serving hot and cold drinks plus snacks and souvenirs.

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Cream Tea Public Trip Kitty-5K30M3
Date: 30/03/2025
Departing: 14:45
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/10

**FULLY BOOKED** Cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal at Woking while enjoying a cream tea

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John Pinkerton Charter - Available -5JR1
Date: 02/04/2025
Departing: 10:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/0

Charter the John Pinkerton to Cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal, Departs from Odiham. Sole use of the boat for your party.

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John Pinkerton Charter - Available -5JR2
Date: 02/04/2025
Departing: 14:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/0

Charter the John Pinkerton to Cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal, Departs from Odiham. Sole use of the boat for your party.

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John Pinkerton Charter - Available -5JR3
Date: 02/04/2025
Departing: 19:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/0

Charter the John Pinkerton to Cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal, Departs from Odiham. Sole use of the boat for your party.

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John Pinkerton Charter - Available -5JR1
Date: 03/04/2025
Departing: 10:00
Tickets: £0.00
Spaces: 0/0

Charter the John Pinkerton to Cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal, Departs from Odiham. Sole use of the boat for your party.

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