
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.
Make a Booking
Training courses, boat trips and room hire
Latest News


News / Sep 12, 2023
Vacancy – Adult and Families Support Assistant

News / Jul 26, 2023
Open Day Stallholders Wanted

News / Jul 11, 2023
Kina’ole Drop In

News / Jul 11, 2023
Community Open Day

News / Jul 11, 2023
A Big Thank You

News / Oct 17, 2022
Vacancy – Vulnerable Adults Manager

a massive shout out to Nigel,, thank you so much for supporting our foodbank and helping us to provide vital supplies to our local community.Nigel was down at Swinton Lock this week dropping off donations from his partner’s place of work.
Between them they filled bags with all sorts of cupboard friendly food, which will help the lock meet increasing demand as the temperatures start to drop and energy bills bite.
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Nigel was down at Swinton Lock this week dropping off donations from his partner’s place of work.
Between them they filled bags with all sorts of cupboard friendly food, which will help the lock meet increasing demand as the temperatures start to drop and energy bills bite.
#SupportLocal #FoodPoverty #costOfGreedCrisis #VoteLabour ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨🚨THE BASE YOUTH CLUB IS BACK🚨🚨…. Please share away . We offer a safe space for children and a warm snack . All the details are below and no booking is required . X #youthclub #childreninneed #universalyouthwork #RMBC ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a Christmas market on Saturday 2 December 2023 and are looking for a variety of stalls for the day. If you are interested in this please see our website for full details
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Would u need a sweet stall
Hannah Thickett
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Do you have a cake stall? Xx
Sam Wrend
Lucy Rebecca
Sarah Jane Cairns
BarBella
Chelsea Mansell
Nicole Cox
Tru Boutique
Anthony Webb
Samaya Hoey Natasha Oxley Britany Machin
Daryl Horsfall - Keller Williams Angela Scott
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We would like to say happy 5th birthday to our volunteer Brian from everyone at the lock , Brian has taken a break but will be back with us at the end of September, to restart his weekly blog ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy birthday Brian
Happy birthday Brian xx
Happy birthday
Happy birthday bri 🐶🎂
thank you to piccadilly Methodist church and piccadilly pre-school for their kind donations. this helps keep our foodbank going and enables us to reach out to the community. #foodbankuk #foodpovertyuk ... See MoreSee Less
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come and join our youth club tonight, 5-7pm FREE..
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Our grandson is 11 soon can we bring him along how do we do it
Charl Foster for Rosa x
We have a new vacancy available at Swinton Lock Activity Centre for full details please go to our website
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