2025 Avon Gorge Cruises on The Matthew

Written By Matthew of Bristol

Urgent repair works are currently taking place on the outer lock gate at the entrance to the Cumberland Basin. These repair works were initially expected to take four weeks in July 2025. However, the time needed to make full repairs has been extended to at least the end of September, but possibly until the end of the year.

Sadly, this means that The Matthew is unable to run the Avon Gorge Cruise as planned for the rest of this year, as the use of the lock is restricted while the works are ongoing. All ticket holders have been informed.

We are sorry for the disappointment to all of our customers affected by this situation. We are devastated ourselves as the Avon Gorge Cruise is an essential part of our summer activities. We are looking forward to running this trip again in 2026 – the first batch of dates will be announced around Feb/Mar 2026.


The Matthew of Bristol sails down the Avon, underneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge on and Avon Gorge Cruise

Photo credit: Andy Holliday

 

2025 Harbour Trips and Fish & Chips Trips on The Matthew are not affected – check the timetable on our main booking page to book your boat trip today!

Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew that you see in Bristol today is a modern reconstruction of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497. It is a much-loved part of Bristol’s maritime heritage with a busy schedule of public boat trips, film and festival work, corporate and celebratory events.

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