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John Varley ll Tripboat
The John Varley ll was launched in 2016. It is run by the Chesterfield Canal Trust and is crewed by fully qualified volunteers. It runs trips from Tapton Lock, on the Tesco roundabout in Chesterfield.
The JV runs regular Sunday trips from Tapton Lock. There is a two hour trip at 10.00 (£12 and £8) and then 45 minute trips at 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 (£6 and £4). You can book via our website or try your luck and just turn up, pay and enjoy!
There is a huge variety of other cruises, see our website for details.
The boat can be chartered for up to 12 passengers for £60 per hour.
Santa Special trips every weekend from late November to Christmas (£8 for all).
Booking essential, bookings open in September.
Address
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre
Disability Access Information
When the John Varley ll is in the lock, boarding is level with the towpath which, together with the boat's wheelchair lift means the boat is suitable for our less mobile guests.
- Path slope no steeper than 1 in 10
- Paths wider than 1 metre
- No steps or barriers
- Intact compact path surfaces with only slight irregularities, neat edges, drains immediately