Welcome to Hollowponds Rowboat Hire!


We are open every day offering affordable prices for rowing boat rentals.


Our boats can hold up to five individuals and include life jackets to ensure a safe and pleasant time on the water.

Open this bank-holiday weekend... come on down!

** FUN for all the Family **

Boat Hire

  • A basic knowledge of rowing is helpful when using these boats, but it is by no means essential and first-timers are more than welcome.
  • Dogs (and pets) are also allowed onboard, but it's your responsibility to watch out for them!
  • There is no need to book! Just turn up and enjoy your day out with friends and family
  • NO BOATING IN THE DARK!

Prices

    • One hour                     £20
    • One hour 30 minutes  £35

(All Boat hire is subject to a £10 Deposit which is refundable upon return)

Purchase

Tickets can be purchased at the boathouse Kiosk by the boating dock on Whipps Cross Road


We also accept card payments


For more information and to check for latest prices and opening times

Terms & Conditions of Hire


  • By hiring our boats, you are agreeing to the following terms & conditions.
  • All children under the age of 16 years, non-swimmers and lone hirers must wear a buoyancy aid and will not be permitted on board without one.
  • Hire will not be granted to those who appear to be under the influence of drink or drugs.
  • Proof of age and/or double deposit may be asked for if required.




WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN ALL OR PART OF THE DEPOSIT IF:


  • The boat is returned late
  • The boat is damaged
  • Any fittings are missing or broken
  • The hirer causes damage to any other vessel or property belonging to a third party
  • The boat is returned in an unclean condition
  • Hirers are not obeying the rules of the waterway
  • Hirers are not handling the boat in a safe and responsible manner
  • Hirers are behaving in a manner which has caused offence to other members of the public


PLEASE NOTE:   *** The LAST boat goes out at 19:00 ***

Monday - Friday
12:00 - 19:00
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 - 19:00

Our Reviews

Pamela Jones

Great fun on a sunny Sunday afternoon! Thank you

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5 days ago
Polly Rose

Amazing time as usual thanks James x

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5 days ago
Gerard Lafferty

Such good fun and lovely service too!!

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5 days ago
Pat Dollard

Great way to end a sunny spring day. James and the team were great.

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6 days ago
Marjan

Just had a session with my mum, sister and twin girls. It was so peaceful, good value and the owner (didn’t get his name) was very nice and polite. I will definitely be back again

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6 days ago
preslav ivanov

Amazing place, we had a lot of fun and definitely coming back again next week!!! Staff is really good and welcoming to all of us!!! Definitely recommend the place!!!

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6 days ago
What our customers are saying
alireza rahmani

Today I visited Holopon Boat Hire with my kids, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. We spent one hour on the boat, but it honestly felt like we were in heaven.
The staff were amazing. I believe one of them was named James—such a fantastic and fun person. Another gentleman, Barry, who was selling tickets, was very warm and welcoming. There was also another staff member who helped us onto the boat—he was a bit chubby and very polite.
I highly recommend this boat hire to every family. I’m originally from Iran, and I can truly say this place offers spectacular views and lovely service. They even gave us an extra half hour, possibly because I follow them on TikTok, which made us very happy.
I will definitely come back again. If you want to feel like you’re in heaven, this is the place to go. I give them five stars—and if I could give ten, I would!
Thank you very much for being such kind, reliable, and wonderful people.

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5 days ago
Sophie

Love it! Row around the lake, see some wildlife.
They have a car park, ice cream van and cafe! Plus really friendly staff.
Cant go wrong at Hollow Ponds! 👍🏻⭐️

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5 days ago
Layla Flight

First time me and my friends have come here we saw a video on tik tok and looks amazing , great day out, great food and lovely ice cream highly recommend

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5 days ago
Kayla Kiamil

I had a fantastic time at hollow ponds boating lake the customer service is perfect the view are amazing and the ducks are all so friendly all the boats were clean the life jackets were given out it’s a fun summer fun activity I had a good time I highly recommend this

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5 days ago
ellie franklin

Saw this place on tik tok ! Went there and was amazed all the staff are so funny and friendly especially james !! Had a lovely row around the pond so much fun then to top it off had a massive icecream such good times and such low prices i couldn’t believe it 😀

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5 days ago
sam adler

Today was my first time visiting Hollow Ponds after seeing it on tiktok and I was so impressed! Hiring a boat was so easy the staff were super friendly and helpful! It was also so reasonably priced for what you are getting! The boat was nice and clean and we had a great experience going round. Another staff member James took care of us so well when we get off the boats, he took pictures for us by the boats and with our ice creams which were so yummy too! I will definitely be back and will tell others to visit too!

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5 days ago

Find Us and get directions

Health & Safety and Basic rowing instructions

Hollow Ponds, also known as Leyton Flats is a part of Epping Forest that forms the northern border of Leytonstone with Snaresbrook.


Sitting at the top of the Lea Valley, it is one of the few places in London where you can stand and look up to the sky and, with the exception of one block of flats, no buildings are higher than the tree line.


Rowing boats are available for hire, teas, coffees, ice creams and snacks are available from the boathouse.


Boathouse:


Has a small Kiosk serving fun foods, drinks, tea & coffee and hot dogs

There is an authentic 'Rossi's of London' van on site serving delicious ice-cream all day