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GoBoat London - Paddington
⚽SportClosed · Opens 9:00 AM$$$ · Expensive

GoBoat London - Paddington

4.6 ·

Take the helm yourself at GoBoat London's Paddington basin, no experience required. Steer your electric picnic boat along the canals with food and drink on board, enjoying a relaxed afternoon on the water with family or friends.

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Reasons to go

  • Boats are electric and self-driven, so no boating licence or prior experience is required to take the helm.
  • The canal route passes Little Venice, giving a close-up view of its houseboats from the water.
  • Boats are set up picnic-style for eating and drinking aboard, with a supermarket next to the check-in point for last-minute supplies.
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Full description

GoBoat London's Paddington branch rents small electric boats, steered by visitors themselves, for a leisurely cruise around the Paddington basin and surrounding canals. Boats are set up picnic-style, and reviewers frequently mention bringing food and drink aboard for a relaxed afternoon on the water, making it a popular choice for families and groups.

No boating experience is needed, which broadens its appeal beyond dedicated watersports fans. Its central, easily reached location adds to the convenience for a spontaneous outing.

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Address

Merchant Sq, London W2 1AS, UK · Paddington
Website
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Hours

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Best season

Summer
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Book ahead, particularly for weekend afternoons when slots fill fast
  • bring your own food and drink, as there's a nearby supermarket for picnic supplies
  • check the group size limits per boat before booking.
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Reviews

It was a great experince on a summers. Day. There is a Marks and Spencer very close to the GO BOAT check-in location so if you dont fancy preparing and carrying your picnic, its comvenient to pick up from M&S Bring a couple of cusions but large umberlas are provided within each boat if it gets too hot. Staff were…

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Noorani Walji

2/5

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