Can I Hire a Canal Boat from Lock View Holidays?

As a registered charity and to give a better deal to our users we have restrictions on who can hire a boat from us. However, you will be surprised by just how many people qualify.

You can hire our boats:

As an individual, if you or someone onboard has a special need or difficulty or disability*
As a group, if it is a community group
As a group, if it is a youth organisation, guides, scouts, school, college etc...
As a group, if it is a group that provides care or respite for carers
As a family, if one of your group has a special need or difficulty or disability*
As a group, if you or a member of your group has special needs or a disability*

Our boats can be hired for different reasons:

Special Occasions
Parties
Enjoying the tranquil surroundings
Respite for carers and those being cared for
Christmas and other celebrations
Birthdays and presents

*All people have a range of differences and difficulties, the groups that have hired our boats include those with arthritis, sight impairment, mobility difficulties ... Please ask us if you are not sure.

Our users include:

Families

The Hostettlers

Disability Support Groups

Broxbourne PHAB
Harlow & District Blind Club
Scope
Mind
Wacky Wheels Community Leisure ...

Community Groups

League of Friends of Chelmsford Community Support
Jewish Care ...

Young Peoples Groups

Youth Plus
Kith & Kids
Islington Childrens Fund
Southgate Scouts ...

Hospices

The Priory Hospital
Isabel Hospice
St Clare Hospice ...

Local Authorities

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Thurrock Council
Essex County Council
Hertfordshire Social Services
Harlow Council ...

Schools and Colleges

St Peters High School
Harlow College
North Herts College
Wells Park School
Woodland School ...

and many, many more...