Years of Experience
No trip to Shibden Park is complete without trying your hand at rowing on Shibden’s very own lake, The Mere. Set in the stunning picturesque Shibden Valley, once home to the famous diarist Anne Lister, is Shibden Park Boating Lake offering a variety of boats for hire including rowing boats, pedalos, and children’s paddle boats.
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Whether you’re visiting with your partner for a romantic row, or want to have some fun with your family, there’s no better place to do so whilst soaking up the beautiful Yorkshire surroundings than at Shibden Park Boating Lake.
Our Fleet
At Shibden Park Boating lake our fleet consists of 20 adult rowing boats, 3 pedalo boats, and 15 children's paddle boats.
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Some of our boats are named after a competition we held for winners to name a boat of their choice - The Lister Legacy and Bacon's Shadow are a nod to the history of the park and surrounding area.
Adult Boats
Our adult boats are well maintained, spacious and clean, rowing boats for up to 5 people. We also offer pedalos for up to 2 people.
Children's Boats
Our children's boats are fun little paddle boats designed for 1 child maximum.
Our Professional Crew
Captain Charles
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First Mate Joe
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