"Let's make Hackney more Laburnum" Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney
A positive force for changing lives in a safe and supportive environment
We are a voluntary organisation managed by local people for local people. We aim to provide opportunities for the personal development of children, young people and their families through participation in a range of water-based activities.
Activities and Services
Youth Club 9-19, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday plus holiday sessions.
Sports Club 9-25, Our clubs for young people with disabilities and additional needs.
Family Club All ages every Sunday. Take a trip on a narrowboat or go kayaking / canoeing.
Youth Training Our youth watersports training programme, 14+.
School and Group Sessions Kayaking, Climbing and Narrowboat trips. Come for a one of session or a course.
Narrowboat Hire Take a trip on one of our 2 narrowboats. We offer half and full day trips!
Adult Club 18+ Come for a paddle on a Wednesday evening, 7-9pm.
A HUGE thank you to The Mouth That Roars for coming down and producing this video in collaboration with our youth club this summer.
Support Us
Set up in 1983 by a group of local parents, Laburnum Boat Club aims to be a positive force for changing lives in a safe and supportive environment in Hackney.