It is with great sadness that the Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe and Rowhedge Ferry Trust shares the news that our Chairman, Phil Booth, has passed away. Phil gave many years of his life to this organisation, the last five of them as Chairman. We were lucky to have him for all of it. Those who knew Phil […]
The Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe, and Rowhedge Ferry has been a cherished part of our community for decades, connecting our riverside towns and villages, and serving locals and visitors alike. It is operated entirely by dedicated volunteers, and offers not just transport—but a unique link to and celebration of our heritage, landscape, and way of life. However, we now face
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Fascinating video produced in 1995 by Colchester Hospital TV (now Colchester History Channel). Some great shots of the villages and the villagers.
The ferry wouldn’t be possible without all the help of the army of volunteers that give up their time to keep the ferry running. The 2022 season was especially challenging as the Wivenhoe pontoon needed replacing at considerable cost. A huge thank you to all those involved in giving over their time and money to
Once you’ve landed in Wivenhoe you’ve got a great choice of places to have a drink, eat a meal or grab a snack. The Rose and Crown Website The Black Buoy Website The Olive Branch Website The Station Website Valentinos Website The Greyhound Website Henley’s Fish and Chips Website
Once you’ve landed in Rowhedge you can get a drink, meal or snack from a few different places. The Anchor Website The Albion The Jam Jar Website The Rowing Club Tea Hut The Whalebone (Fingringhoe) Website
