Attraction25-min boat hire: single kayak £5; Canadian canoe (3) £6; small rowboat (4) £8; large rowboat (5) £8.Ages 0+Outdoor
The Boathouse, Thompson Park
Thompson Park, Burnley, BB11 2RZ · Blackburn & Burnley
Seasonal boat hire and café on Thompson Park's lake, run by Burnley Leisure & Culture. Rowing boats, canoes and kayaks are hired by the half hour on a turn-up basis, no booking. Closed in bad weather and out of season (October to Easter).
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Easter–September: Sat & Sun 12–5pm and daily in local school holidays (first boat 12pm, last 5:30pm). Weather dependent.
- Address
- Thompson Park, Burnley, BB11 2RZ
- Price
- 25-min boat hire: single kayak £5; Canadian canoe (3) £6; small rowboat (4) £8; large rowboat (5) £8.
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Facilities
- Rowing boats · Kayaks · Canoes · Café
Last checked Thu, 22 Oct 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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