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What is here
Laburnum Boat Club have narrowboats, canoes and kayaks that you can use.
You can go on a narrow boat trip along the Grand Union canal or go paddling in a canoe or kayak.
You can bring your own lunches to eat at the boat centre, on the boat or stop and eat at a park.
Narrow boat trips:
There is a ramp for people using a wheelchair to get onto the narrow boat and a lift inside the boat - it is very safe.
The narrow boat has a small accessible toilet.
A member of staff can support you to steer the boat.
The narrow boat trips are return trips.
Up to 12 people can go on a narrow boat trip.
Paddling in a kayak or canoe:
If you use a kayak or a canoe a member of staff will support you.
You can go in a kayak by yourself or with another person.
If you want to you can use a hoist to get into the canoes and kayaks.
Staff give everyone a buoyancy aid to wear.
You should bring a change of clothes and a towel with you.
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Opening hours
Laburnum have clubs and events each week. For more information phone the booking line.
There is an adult club on Wednesday night from 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. |
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Booking tickets
You should book a canal boat trip well in advance, they are very popular.
This is the booking number to call - 0207 729 2915 |
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Cost or concessions
£
A half day narrow boat trip starts at £40.00 you can book longer trips.
To go canoeing by yourself costs £1.00 or £2.00 each for a group booking. |
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Getting there
Laburnum Boat Club is by the Mosque and next to Laburnum school.
Follow this link for a printable map from Streetmap.
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Parking
There are a few accessible parking spaces, it's a good idea to book a space.
There is blue badge parking and pay and display parking outside on the street. |
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Bus
Nearest Mobility buses: 26 277 236 276 W15.
Standard buses: 243, 149, 242, 243, 67. |
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Tube
Old Street underground station - not accessible for wheelchair users.
The underground station is about 1825 metres from the Laburnum Boat Club.
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British Rail
Dalston Kingsland station is about 1750 metres from Laburnum Boat Club. |
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Access from outside
The footpaths along Laburnum street don't have drop curves so people using a wheelchair may be better travelling along the road.
There is plenty of room for a person using a wheelchair to move around outside and inside the Laburnum Boat Club.
There are 2 buildings at the Laburnum Boat Club, the Office and Classroom building and the Boat Club Hut.
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Getting around inside
Office and Classroom:
There is a fully accessible toilet here.
The main entrance doorway is 805 mm wide.
There is a ramp to the doorway, if you are using a manual wheelchair you may need support.
Inside the Club Hut:
This is where you can get ready to go on a boat.
There is a ramp to the main doorway, it is 1040 mm wide.
The ramp can be quite steep but there are people there to help you, there is a rail on both sides.
The main entrance doorway is 1110 mm wide.
You can use the shower, it does not have hand rails and there is a small step of 135 mm to get into it.
The toilet here is not adapted.
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Accessible toilets
There is a fully accessible toilet in the Office and Classroom building.
It is not locked.
Minimum door widths are 805 mm.
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Support
There is always staff around, they are really friendly and helpful.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome. |
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