Swinton Lock Activity Centre is a trusted safe space, committed to delivering emotional, social and wellbeing services, which are community led.
We are based adjacent to the South Yorkshire Navigational Canal and own two narrow boats, one of which is fully accessible. Both boats are used to offer boat-handling courses, volunteering opportunities and pleasure trips to both children and adults.
What we Do
Swinton Lock Activity Centre provides an extensive range of activities and support for both young and old.
Room Hire
Our location, facilities and ample parking also make Swinton Lock an ideal location for meetings, conferences and parties.
Boat Trips & Training
Join our experienced crew for a relaxing cruise along the canal. Learn how to skipper the boat and manage locks.
Open Days
We also hold regular open days where you can come to meet the staff and sample many of the activities we have to offer.
Our community boat trips are live on our website. Sunday 19th May. Refreshments will be available. Book your ticket via our website www.swintonlock.org and go to "what's on".
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Massive thank you to volunteer Andy for coming to help Sam with the garden pond renovation. Without volunteers our projects would not be possible. We've got great plans for our car park space with a new nature pond, rockery, lavender garden and a special mental health safe space in progress.
With thanks to Georgie, Ernie & Phil too for their efforts today. As ever our staff and volunteers give 110% to Swinton Lock Activity Centre
For more volunteering opportunities call 01709 578778 and ask for Sam or Phil.
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Is any of you lovely lot are wanting to put your green fingers to use 🌱🪻🪴🫛 we are looking for volenteers to help us keep up with our lovely grounds , encouraging naturer and creating a sensory garden to help our clinets wellbeing 💜We are desperately in need of volunteers for our grounds keeping. We have a few projects coming up to improve our grounds! If you're interested please call 01709 578778 and ask for Sam. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our community boat trip bookings are now live on our website. You can book online at swintonlock.org/event/community-boat-trip/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Can you take a wheelchair user? Been with you able bodied but am now in a wheelchair. Sports Manual type Or do you know any Sheffield quay boats who do trips re disabled
We have a hydraulic lift (we remove wooden stairs) and disabled toilet on board. Even fit 2 wheelchairs outside on the bow if nice weather! With easy 6 to 8 other passengers.
Emma Jane Roden-brydges Rebecca Biggins Naomi Beard we need to book this with the tribe! Xx
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Landscaping is underway and we've got some lovely weather today. We are still in need of some landscaping volunteers. Call us on 01709 578778 for more information ... See MoreSee Less
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Men in sheds were hard at work today. Working on building their extension, working on existing products and fixing machinery.
If you're feeling lonely or down Swinton lock runs a men's mental health support group learning skills such as woodworking, joinery & blacksmithing. A great way to escape when you're struggling and make some new friends. Safe space, food, refreshments & chats. Supporting: #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #swinton. Call 01709 578778 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are desperately in need of volunteers for our grounds keeping. We have a few projects coming up to improve our grounds! If you're interested please call 01709 578778 and ask for Sam. ... See MoreSee Less
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we are looking for volunteer's to help maintain and create our outdoor spaces. if you would like to be part of our team please contact us on 01709578778. ... See MoreSee Less
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I can come n help x