Avon Navigation Trust

This might sound like a strange question – but is a good question. ‘Avon’ in Old English (and welsh) means ‘River’. For that reason, there are around 9 River Avons in the UK, with 5 in England, 1 in wales and 3 in Scotland. ANT is the Navigation Authority for the ‘Warwickshire Avon’, and responsible for the navigation of the 47 mile section from Alveston Weir, Stratford upon Avon, on through Bidford on Avon in Warwickshire, through Evesham and Pershore in Worcestershire and onto Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. (so this is NOT the River Avon in or near Bristol) As well as one of the most beautiful rivers on the inland waterway network, the Warwickshire River Avon also makes up part of the Avon Ring, joining the canal network at Stratford and the River Severn at Tewkesbury for a longer trip.

YES, it is a condition of the bylaws that all craft require a licence. This includes all boats that are afloat, in moorings or tributaries.

The best way to purchase a licence is using the online system. This will take you to the payment page where debit or credit card and PayPal payments are accepted. Send application form by post and pay by cheque or card payment by calling 0300 111 2010. CHEQUE – Made payable to ‘ANT’ with the application. ON-LINE BANKING (BACS) -Please call for details of how to make a bank transfer. CARD PAYMENT – Please send your application form in advance and call to make payment.

There are public moorings along the river at most of the towns and lock sites. Boaters are welcome to use these moorings for up to a 48 hour stay.