What is
an activity weekend/open day?
An activity weekend provides exclusive use of
the ship for your group to stay onboard. Water
activities and safety cover are included in the
price, but catering is not. Usually, your group
will start the activity weekend on a Friday
evening, and leave on a Sunday afternoon (or
Monday if bank holiday). The programme must be
submitted by the camp leader to us for approval.
You may of course use our sample programme
available on this site. Limited parking for group
minibuses and cars is free. An open day is charged on a
per person/per day basis. This is an excellent way
to introduce your group to water activities,
especially for cubs.
What is
accommodation/international hosting?
When not in use for activity weekends, open
days and crew training, the boat is available to
visitors requiring a B&B service. An English
breakfast and a bed is provided onboard the Lord
Amory. The price compares favourably with other
such accommodation, at around £20 per night/per
person. There are no water activities included in
this price. This is an ideal way to see London, as
the ship is literally within central London, and
only a short train ride to the West End.
Can the
boat accommodate disabled people?
Although we endeavour to ensure the water
activities are available to disabled people, we
cannot usually allow them to sleep onboard, due to
the layout of the ship. However, arrangements can
be made prior to booking with our administrator,
who may agree certain requirements. Please note
that this cannot be guaranteed.
What is
the quality of water like in London Docklands?
The water in West India Dock is
maintained to a high standard. It is regularly
checked by British Waterways for irregularities,
and we are always informed of this. In the
extremely rare case of low water quality on a
particular day, we do not allow contact water activities to take
place.
Can we
use the river on an activity weekend?
Although it is possible to access the river
from our base, it is usually only done when notice
is given to British Waterways, as the lifting of
the 'Blue Bridge' is very expensive.
However, if it needed, such as for a tidal sailing
or power boat course, it can be arranged.
Can our
group choose which boats we use?
On a water activity weekend, it is usually
possible to choose the boats you wish to use.
However, on open days, the water can become very
busy, and the boats are usually allocated on a
first come first served basis. If you require the
use of a particular boat, please contact the
Project to arrange this. Some boats carry an
additional charge to the normal activity costs.
Who does
the catering for our stay?
On an activity weekend, it is your
responsibility to provide catering arrangements
for your group. We have a large galley and
preparation areas, as well as an industrial
cooker. There is also a mess room where your group
can all eat together at mealtimes. Alternatively, you may
choose to eat out, as there are many restaurants,
take-aways and fast food outlets in the area. Most
will deliver direct to the boat.
Is there
parking spaces for our group minibus or cars?
Limited parking is provided for free when staying as
part of an activity weekend or when using the base
as B&B accommodation. However, this is not the
case for courses and open days, as we have a
restricted amount of space available to us from
British Waterways. There is however parking spaces
in the nearby vicinity, many with no charge.
Is there
anything to do in London Docklands?
The Isle of Dogs
and surrounding Docklands area has plenty to do
for people of all ages. Why not check out some of
these on our
DOCKLANDS PAGE.
As we are so close to Central London, and have
excellent public transport, the whole of London is
also at your fingertips!
What if
the weather is bad during my stay?
Obviously, we cannot take responsibility for
bad weather upsetting your weekend. However, with a
good programme, such as the inclusion of a
wet-weather programme, this will not be a problem
for your group. |
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