Experience gifts
Sport & Fitness/Watersports

Canal boat day-hire

Self-drive electric boats; no licence

Where
Various basins
Format
One-off
Time
2–4 hrs
Cost
£££
Solo or group
Group-friendly
Rain or shine
Outdoor (weather-dependent)
How to get involved
  1. 01Book ahead

    Grab a ticket from the website — these sell out.

  2. 02Turn up and enjoy

    Nothing to prepare; it's a one-off experience.

Where to find it

Real places and groups around London.

  • Moo CanoesKayaks and paddleboards instead of a motorLimehouse E14
  • Active360Paddleboarding from several Thames and canal basesBrentford & Paddington
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