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Welcome to the official website of the Hampton Loade Ferry.
*** THE HAMPTON LOADE FERRY IS FINALLY BACK IN THE WATER***
FOR THE 2010 SEASON
In 2009, Hampton Loade Community Trust successfully saved the Hampton Loade Ferry, we had a great year on the water and have to say a very big THANKYOU to all our volunteers. The ferry had been out of operation for 2 years following the disastrous floods of 2007 and the owners ill health.
On 12th April 2010 the Trust were able to fully hand over the ferry back to its owner, Mr D Page. He is now in a position to carry on all the good work done by the Trust over the past 12 months.
On the 27th April 2010 Coxes Crane helped lower the ferry back into the River Severn.
Hopefully, following safety checks, the ferry will be fully operational for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
About the ferry
 The unique passenger foot ferry is a rare reaction cable ferry which links the two villages of Hampton Loade, separated by the River Severn.
In 2004 a new ferry boat was built by the nearby Ironbridge Gorge Museum to the design of the previous boat which had seen 38 years service. The new ferry was constructed combining both traditional and modern techniques, using mainly larch timber, with an oak frame.
In June 2007, the village on the west bank suffered major damage as a result of a severe rainstorm. The one and only road into the village was washed away. This affected services on the Severn Valley Railway, with a consequent loss of tourist revenue to the ferry and the local area. The Ferry had not operated since, until...
In 2009, Hampton Loade Community Trust (HLCT)* succeeded in returning the Ferry back to the water and operated the ferry for the 2009 season.
In 2010, the ferry was successfully handed over to its owner to resume operations.
*HLCT is a community interest company; a not for profit organisation.
Contact us:
Phone : 07805 865053
E-mail : HLCT@hamptonloadeferry.co.uk |
OPENING TIMES
The ferry is planning to open Saturday 1st May 2010.
It will open every weekend until October (river levels permittting)
Saturdays 10.30am - 6.00pm
Sundays 10.30am - 6.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.30am - 6.00pm
Group bookings are taken during the week by arrangement.
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