Fish and Chips Trip
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on The Matthew as she sails around Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour on this two-hour trip. Fresh cod and chips from a local supplier are delivered to you on deck as we moor up at The Pumphouse Landing (about 45 minutes into the trip).
Booking your ticket
Please select your preferred date and time and click on the relevant Buy Tickets button. Once you have booked and your payment has gone through, you will receive a booking confirmation via email almost immediately. You don't need to bring this with you – we generate a passenger list so you just need to state your name on arrival.
If you haven't received your booking confirmation email, please check your junk/spam email folder. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you still don't see it – email the office at info@matthew.co.uk.
Got a voucher?
You can input your code when you buy your tickets. This step will appear once you have inserted the names of your guests. If you have two or more voucher codes, please call the office on 0117 927 6868 to book.
Planning your visit
Please arrive around 15 minutes before your trip start time to allow for boarding. The ship leaves promptly – we cannot wait for latecomers. Bearing in mind we are in central Bristol, you will need to allow plenty of time for your journey, and to find suitable parking if you are driving.
We cannot give refunds or change your tickets to another trip if you arrive late and miss your sailing.
Click here for more information about the ship and facilities, how to get here, plus details on the COVID-19 procedures we have in place to keep you and our volunteer crew safe.
Group bookings
We allow group bookings of up to 15 people on this trip. For the exclusive use of The Matthew for groups of 16 or more people (up to a maximum of 40), please see our private hire page.
Other information
- The bar is CASH ONLY and will be open for alcoholic and soft drinks, teas and coffees.
- We are using disposable cups for drinks at the moment due to COVID-19. If you would like to bring your own flask for a hot drink or your own cup to use with drinks purchased from the bar, then please do.
- Alcoholic drinks must be purchased from our bar and not brought with you.
- The toilets on board are below deck, down some very steep steps. Visitors may consider using the toilets at M Shed before boarding the ship.
- Check out our FAQ page for more information on what to expect.
- Visit our COVID-19 Procedures page for further information about how we're operating under the COVID-19 guidelines.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to be informed when new dates are announced.
Prices and Booking
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on The Matthew as she sails around Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour on this two-hour trip. Fresh cod and chips from a local supplier are delivered to you on deck as we moor up at The Pumphouse Landing (about 45 minutes into the trip).
Booking your ticket
Please select your preferred date and time and click on the relevant Buy Tickets button. Once you have booked and your payment has gone through, you will receive a booking confirmation via email almost immediately. You don't need to bring this with you – we generate a passenger list so you just need to state your name on arrival.
If you haven't received your booking confirmation email, please check your junk/spam email folder. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you still don't see it – email the office at info@matthew.co.uk.
Got a voucher?
You can input your code when you buy your tickets. This step will appear once you have inserted the names of your guests. If you have two or more voucher codes, please call the office on 0117 927 6868 to book.
Planning your visit
Please arrive around 15 minutes before your trip start time to allow for boarding. The ship leaves promptly – we cannot wait for latecomers. Bearing in mind we are in central Bristol, you will need to allow plenty of time for your journey, and to find suitable parking if you are driving.
We cannot give refunds or change your tickets to another trip if you arrive late and miss your sailing.
Click here for more information about the ship and facilities, how to get here, plus details on the COVID-19 procedures we have in place to keep you and our volunteer crew safe.
Group bookings
We allow group bookings of up to 15 people on this trip. For the exclusive use of The Matthew for groups of 16 or more people (up to a maximum of 40), please see our private hire page.
Other information
- The bar is CASH ONLY and will be open for alcoholic and soft drinks, teas and coffees.
- We are using disposable cups for drinks at the moment due to COVID-19. If you would like to bring your own flask for a hot drink or your own cup to use with drinks purchased from the bar, then please do.
- Alcoholic drinks must be purchased from our bar and not brought with you.
- The toilets on board are below deck, down some very steep steps. Visitors may consider using the toilets at M Shed before boarding the ship.
- Check out our FAQ page for more information on what to expect.
- Visit our COVID-19 Procedures page for further information about how we're operating under the COVID-19 guidelines.
Please subscribe to our newsletter to be informed when new dates are announced.
| Entry title | Price |
|---|---|
| Babe-in-arms – does not include food | £0.00 |
| Extra Food Portion | £8.25 |
| Child (5yrs & under) – does not include food | £10.00 |
| Concession (65+, disabled, carer) – includes food | £25.00 |
| Child (6–16yrs ) – includes food | £25.00 |
| Adult (17–64yrs) – includes food | £28.00 |
Food options (all served with chips): Fish, Sausage, Chicken, Vegetarian Sausage, Vegan Sausage, Gluten-free Sausage
0–5 years old: tickets do not include food as we have found that the portions are big enough for parents to share with small children. If you would like to order an extra portion for them, please select the 'Extra food portion' ticket type when booking your trip.
Do I need to buy a ticket for my baby? If you are able to carry your baby, they would qualify as 'babe in arms' ( (i.e. a very young child or a baby who is not yet able to walk or crawl, and so must be carried in someone’s arms) and you don't need to buy a ticket for them.
Check out our FAQ page for more information on what to expect.
| Date | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/21 | 17:00 | Sold Out |
| 07/10/21 | 17:00 | Buy Tickets |
Please note:
- If the booking system allows you to book only one ticket, it does mean there is only one ticket left.
- Group bookings – up to 15 people per trip, subject to availability.
- Booking will close up to three days before the event. Email the office at info@matthew.co.uk to be added to the waiting list if the event is sold out.
- Arrival: Please arrive for boarding 15 minutes before the trip start time. The ship will leave promptly, so allow plenty of time for your journey, and for parking if you are arriving by car. We cannot wait for latecomers.
- We cannot give refunds or change your tickets to another trip if you arrive late and miss your sailing.
- See our booking terms and conditions for more information.
- For your comfort, please wear weather-appropriate clothes.