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Victoria Park Boat Hire

πŸ“ London, Greater London

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β˜…4.1(114 Google reviews)πŸ’°Β£18πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Boat hire on Victoria Park's lake offering pedal boats and rowing boats with no advance booking required. Life jackets provided for children aged 10 and under. Supports St Joseph's Hospice via a charity boat.

βœ“ Friendly staffβœ“ Wildlife feedingβœ“ Life jackets providedβœ“ Scenic lakeβœ“ Charity boat

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 2 and up who want an unhurried water activity in a park setting without needing to travel far into central London. The shallow lake, provided life jackets, and stable pedal boats make it accessible for young children. Staff are consistently praised for friendliness and going beyond the basic hire experience.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Life jackets are provided for children aged 10 and under - no need to bring your own
⏰Walk-ups are welcome - no advance booking required on quieter days
🎟️Ask staff to show you the duck and pigeon feeding spots after your session
πŸš—Rowing boats hold up to 2 adults and 3 children - pedal boats are two-seater

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Kadie King

a year ago

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β€œWent to Victoria Park yesterday with my boyfriend for our anniversary and we came across this boat rental. The two gentlemen there were so accommodating and lovely. The peddle boat was so fun to do but what I loved most was the guys showing us how to feed the ducks and pigeons afterwards. They made the whole experience really special, and we could tell that they loved what they were doing. It’s a huge bonus that the money goes to a good cause as well. Thank you both so much, you made our day very special. Would highly recommend!”

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Emma Clark

2 years ago

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β€œWe had a great half an hour on one of the row boats over the weekend. Good value for money. They have lifejackets for small kids (the littlest rowing companion was 2 years old). All 4 staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend.”

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PRS

a year ago

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β€œGreat , friendly place. Very reasonable pricing for London. Loads of fun. 10/10 recommended”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Lake

11 reviews

Lifejackets for kids

4 reviews

Wildlife

4 reviews

Fun atmosphere

4 reviews

Pedal boats

3 reviews

Overview

Victoria Park Boat Hire operates on the park's peaceful lake with two-seater pedal boats and larger rowing boats. No advance booking is required for walk-up visits, and phone bookings were available during busy periods. Life jackets are provided for children aged 10 and under. Staff actively engage visitors in wildlife feeding - ducks and pigeons are a draw for young children. The setting includes a fountain and open lake views.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00-16:00
Tuesday07:00-16:00
Wednesday07:00-16:00
Thursday07:00-16:00
Friday07:00-16:00
Saturday07:00-18:00
Sunday07:00-18:00

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