Row boat hire - unavailable at this time
Unfortunately, due to low lake levels, the row boats are not available at this time. Please check back once we've had some rain!
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Enjoy Claremont from a different view, and hire one of our row boats this summer!
What better way to enjoy the warmer months than hiring out a row boat on our lake?
Our row boats are available to hire every weekend until Sunday 27 September and every day during school holidays.*
£12 for 30 mins. Boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
*subject to volunteer harbourmaster availability, weather conditions and lake levels.
Maximum capacity weight limit applies.
No dogs, other than service dogs.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call N/A
- Accessibility
Please note that if water levels are low, our row boats can only be safely boarded by sitting on the jetty. Visitors need to be physically capable of lowering themselves to ground level to sit on the jetty in order to safely access the boats.
- Meeting point
Please book and pay for your row boat session at the Welcome Kiosk. Five minutes before your start time, head to the Jetty, just beyond the kiosk.
- Suitability for children
Families welcome
- Other
Our new rowing boats have a maximum weight limit of 225kg.
Upcoming events
The Magic Faraway Tree at Claremont Landscape Garden
A brand new family trail inspired by Enid Blyton’s beloved series.
Claremont Live: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Quantum Theatre's much-loved adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny is back in 2026.
Claremont Live!: Saturday Sessions
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The Forest’s Secret: A Storytelling Experience
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