Welcome to
Swinton Lock

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.

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Room Hire

Our location, facilities and ample parking also make Swinton Lock an ideal location for meetings, conferences and parties.

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Boat Trips & Training

Join our experienced crew for a relaxing cruise along the canal. Learn how to skipper the boat and manage locks.

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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

Boat Hire

£55 (first hour) £40/hour (2+ hours)

Boat Handling Course

£300 per person

Room Hire

Meetings, conferences & parties

Latest News

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Exciting News! £899K awarded to the Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Consortium by the National Lottery to support children, young people and families across Rotherham! 🌟
This funding will support the CYPF Consortium’s collaborative work with it’s members as well as deliver Smiles for Miles, a 3 year project for young people. Swinton Lock is a proud delivery partner of the SFM project and will offer youth clubs, small group work, one to one support as part of the project.
This funding is a massive boost, and we can't wait to make a real difference in the lives of Young People in our community. 🙌
Stronger together in changing lives! 💪
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Brilliant news! Well done everyone involved.

Fantastic news - allows you to keep on doing the good work you do

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Good people your all a bunch of evil bastards how you treat me

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2 weeks ago
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Halloween Boat Trips are now available to book on our website..
all fancy dress welcome !! @followers Swinton & Kilnhurst S.Yorks Instant Alerts (Must Answer Entry Questions) Swinton Community Events - S64 Swinton Brookfield Primary Academy please like and share our page .
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Halloween Boat Trips are now available to book on our website..
all fancy dress welcome !! @followers Swinton & Kilnhurst S.Yorks Instant Alerts (Must Answer Entry Questions) Swinton Community Events - S64 Swinton Brookfield Primary Academy please like and share our page .

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Jean Freeman Monks

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we have Fantastic news, we will be running Community Boat trips once again in the Half Term school holidays.. our boat will be decorated in a Halloween theme ( don't be spooked ) . these trips sell out fast so see our website to book. . please like and share our page. @followers Swinton & Kilnhurst S.Yorks Instant Alerts (Must Answer Entry Questions) Swinton Watch. Swinton Brookfield Primary Academy Swinton Community Events - S64 ... See MoreSee Less

we have Fantastic news, we will be running Community Boat trips once again in the Half Term school holidays.. our boat will be decorated in a Halloween theme ( dont be spooked )  . these trips sell  out fast so see our website to book. . please like and share our page. @followers Swinton & Kilnhurst S.Yorks Instant Alerts (Must Answer Entry Questions) Swinton Watch. Swinton Brookfield Primary Academy Swinton Community Events - S64

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Highly recommend 🫶🏻

Emma Keeton I will be at work but something for kids to do xxx

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3 weeks ago
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PLEASE HELP!!! we are hoping to find a local painter and decorator that may be able to help us with painting our brand new teaching kitchen. This new kitchen will be vital to helping families come together by cooking , eating and enjoying family time , it will also be providing Young people with important Life skills in cooking.
we are hopefully looking for cheap rates for this room to be finished ... 🥰🥰🥰 please share this post far and wide. @followers Swinton & Kilnhurst S.Yorks Instant Alerts (Must Answer Entry Questions) Swinton Community Events - S64 Swinton Brookfield Primary Academy
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I'm a qualified decorator and happy to do it free

Have you tried asking your local community payback team you can ask via probation Rotherham

Claire Pounder 💯 👌 ❤️

I'm a time served chef on the boat scattercash too just off your dock if I can offer any assistance I would be happy to work with you DM me

For god sake someone feed the kids, will do it but keep your nose out Mrs bucket

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last few remaining tickets... 😀Back by popular demand .... THIS FRIDAY.....
we have a 2 hour Bingo boat trip available. please see our website to book. www.swintonlocl.org please like and share our page.
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last few remaining tickets... 😀

please like and share our new fantastic adult support group.
this is from 3pm on Wednesdays.We are excited to announce that we have a new mixed Mental health support group running each Wednesday from 3pm. this is for over 18 years only.
we hope this will help combat loneliness and isolation whilst learning new skills in heritage carpentry.
please contact Centre for further details. 01709578778. @followers Swinton Community Events - S64 Rawmarsh, Swinton, Mexborough & Wath Community Connections @followers please like our page and share.
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please like and share our new fantastic adult support group.   
this is from 3pm on Wednesdays.

last few spaces remaining.
please see our website to book.Back by popular demand .... THIS FRIDAY.....
we have a 2 hour Bingo boat trip available. please see our website to book. www.swintonlocl.org please like and share our page.
@followers Swinton Community Events - S64 Swinton Watch. Rawmarsh, Swinton, Mexborough & Wath Community Connections Narrowboat Odyssey
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last few spaces remaining. 
please see our website to book.

We are excited to announce that we have a new mixed Mental health support group running each Wednesday from 3pm. this is for over 18 years only.
we hope this will help combat loneliness and isolation whilst learning new skills in heritage carpentry.
please contact Centre for further details. 01709578778. @followers Swinton Community Events - S64 Rawmarsh, Swinton, Mexborough & Wath Community Connections @followers please like our page and share.
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We are excited to announce that we have a new mixed Mental health support  group running each Wednesday from 3pm. this is for over 18 years only.  
we hope this will  help combat loneliness and isolation whilst learning new skills in  heritage carpentry.
 please contact Centre for further details. 01709578778. @followers Swinton Community Events - S64 Rawmarsh, Swinton, Mexborough & Wath Community Connections @followers please like our page and share.

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Absolutely FANTASTIC news 🥰

Fab idea x

But won't be coming back

Who are you to treat me like cunt

Thanks sweetheart

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tonight at Swinton Lock Activity Centre, looking forward to seeing you all 😀@followersTHE BASE youth is back!!
This Thursday 12th September 2024.

Age 7-10 club is at 16:00 to 16:55, all children MUST be signed in by a parent/career and the gates will be lock until pick up time.

Age 11-16 club is 17:00 to 19:00, all young people must sign in, this is a open gate youth club but last admission is 6pm.
both our clubs are free, filled with fun and friendships.
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tonight at Swinton Lock Activity Centre,  looking forward to seeing you all 😀@followers

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Pete Smith would your lads be interested

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