Lee Valley Boat Centre
Lee Valley Boat Centre
Old Nazeing Road
Broxbourne
EN10 6LX
01992 462 085
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SMALL HIRE BOATS
Lee Valley Boat Centre
April to Oct 2025 Open Fri - Wed 10.00 - Last hourly hire 16.00.
Main Hirer must be over 18 Years of age.(ID May be required)
We accept cash or DEBIT card.
Small babies are allowed on boats either in a car seat or a buoyancy aid.
We do not take bookings for the small hire boats.
PLEASE NOTE; DOGS AND OTHER PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SMALL BOATS
Call 01992 462 085 for Passenger boat and Day boat bookings.
Relax, cruise away from the pressures of work and phone for a few hours, on board one of our Day Boats. Experience life at the leisurely pace of four miles per hour. These boats must be booked in advance. We also offer hourly hire Electric Boats, Rowing Boats and Pedalo’s from Easter to the end of October. These small boats CAN NOT BE PREBOOKED. Prices are subject to change. Please Note: All children under 16 years of age must wear a bouyancy aid which we will supply and fit free of charge for the duration of hire.
The Lee Valley Boat Centre is a small, friendly business with the intention of giving everyone the chance of experiencing the River Lee. From passenger boat hire for larger groups, to small rowing boats for up to 4 persons we aim to provide a means to travel along the River Lee at an affordable cost. The boats are available from the boat centre in Broxbourne with the exception of the passenger boats, which are boarded at the mooring slightly further upstream. In the interests of safety all children under the age of 16 years will have to wear a buoyancy aid which we supply and fit free of charge prior to boarding one of our boats (exception being the passenger boats which have their own safety management system on board). Dogs / pets are permitted on our day boats but unfortunately not on any of our small boats (electric, rowing or pedalos) or passenger boats where food is being served. The boring part - Please read carefully our Terms & Conditions (Day Boats, Small Boats) of hire for whichever boat you are interested in hiring as they include information to keep everyone safe whilst on the river.
A selection of boats available to hire.






Reviews.
We booked Mr Badger for a day out and it couldn't have been better. The friendly, helpful staff made the booking and boarding process smooth and efficient. ... read more A gentle meander up river passing plenty of wildlife (including a kingfisher!) took us to Ware where we...More

2019201920192019-OctOct-MonMon
We visited the Boat Centre on a Sunday afternoon and waited about 15 minutes for our boat, as we needed an 8 seater. Good value for money to hire it... read more for an hour, and managed to go up to the pike and back again - twice!
Four adults and four children (aged 5-11) all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. All children under 16 must wear a life jacket, regardless of swimming ability. As we were hiring a large boat, we also had to pay a refundable cash deposit, but it was returned as soon as we were off the boat.
A local gem and highly recommended.

2019201920192019-JulJul-TueTue
A must do again experience what a fantastic day we had. The Lee Valley Boat Center Staff were more than welcoming and helpful.
Already planning another Visit in the... read more not to distant future.

2021202120212021-JulJul-MonMon


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