Evesham

Steaam Launch

Hampton Ferry

Another day of very good boating weather. We left Craycombe at 9:30 and continued on our journey up the Avon. A pleasant but uneventful cruise enlivened by a group of about 16 small steam-powered launches which were taking part in the annual club trip.

Also of interest was Hampton Ferry which is operated by a ferryman pulling his boat across the river using a rope strung across between the banks. He lowers the rope on request by any boats wishing to travel up or down the river.

We stopped for a free loo pump out and to take on fresh drinking water and continued into Evesham where we have moored opposite the town park.

After lunch on board, we walked into the town centre for a bit of shopping and I must admit we were disappointed. It was dominated by national chains and there were few small specialist shops. The only food shops were the Coop and Iceland, a greengrocer or two and one butcher. Furthermore, there are few old buildings, much of the town centre being modern. Evesham unfortunately is very different to Tewkesbury and Pershore.