This year we took out widebeam dayboat Mr Mole. After some delay on getting off (we were ready before the outer boat was) we headed south.
Boatyard advised some people... read more that we could not go through lock 4, and others interpreted as 4th lock, but it seems both are true, though clarity and readons would have been appreciated.
The boat was well equipped except for matches of which there were 2....limited cups of tea then!
There was plenty of room for 8 adults to sit inside or outside.
We had a great day, aided by the sun which came out late morning. I would definitely recommend the widebeam!

  The Lea Valley Boat Centre is great. You can hire all sorts of craft and there is a wide range of how long you can be on the river.... read more I went with a group of friends and we hired an electric boat for 5 people for 90 minutes for £40, which we thought was very reasonable. The staff at the centre were friendly and relaxed and were quite happy about letting us eat our strawberries and cream at one of their tables before we ventured out onto the water. Do go; it's a lovely way to unwind and enjoy the tranquilty of that area. We went mid-week during term time and it was very quiet. It may be a lot busier at other times.

  I literally NEVER write reviews, but I have been twice now and will be going again. We have a disabled child and the very young team were just amazing with... read more her. They even moved our wheelchair indoors as it started to rain. Views are amazing, staff are second to none ( especially with disabled children ) which is hard to come by......
Can not praise them enough, go as much as i can now