Victoria Park Boating - Regal Boat Hire

It's £25 for an hour of fooling around and no one is really that strict on the time (or the no drinks policy it seems). Lovely surroundings and friendly atmosphere. I have rented a boat twice in the past three years and always had a lovely time.

I’ve been meaning to go here for a while to have a wee row on the lake, it all looks idyllic, but after what I saw today I won’t be. There is ZERO customer care from the crew here. I saw a family, in absolute distress screaming out for help and the THREE staff members that I could see on duty stood and watched. Honestly irresponsible and dangerous behaviour and leaves me in no doubt that they don’t have any plan in place for such eventualities. Neither of the two young children were in life j...

Victoria Park Lake is one of the main attractions of this spectacular urban park! The majestic silver-lining water with waterjet fountain sparkling in the glorious sunshine ☀ works as a magnet for visitors! This is mainly now a boating lake. Once upon a time, it used to be Angling Lake! There are two different types of boats available for hire - Dinghy Rowing Boat & Peddal Boats provided by Regal Boat Hire! You can go very close to the islands, bridges and Chinese Pagoda! Boating on the lake...

Now £15 for half an hour. Ok for fun and beginners. Wild life is tolerant for photo's.

During the covid-19 period, they were taking telephone bookings only so when walking past the place looks closed as they weren't taking walk-ons or allowing queues. We booked around 12pm and had plenty of open slots in the afternoon on a sunny Saturday. The gentleman was very helpful and patient on the phone and was happy to give us all the information we asked as we were concerned about taking children and wanted to know how safe it was and what measures were in place etc. Life vests are p...