Autumn Half-Term Holiday Scheme
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 2026, 10am - 3.30pm
With a focus on adventurous fun, discovery and learning, our Holiday Schemes provide affordable opportunities for kids aged 8-17 to go paddling and canal boating on the Regent's Canal in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment that welcomes everyone. Gain skills, have lots of laughs and make new friends with us!
Autumn’s arrived at The Pirate Castle, and we’re getting ready for a half-term week packed full of adventurous fun on the Regent’s Canal!
Led by our team of Paddle UK instructors, boat crew and trained volunteers, activities include kayaking, canoeing, bell boating and canal boat trips.
Open to young people aged 8–17, our programme’s a great way for kids to to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends and enjoy the outdoors during the school holiday.
Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026, 10am – 3.30pm
£40 per child / day
£5 concessions for families in receipt of benefits
FREE places for low-income Camden families (funded by LB Camden’s We Make Camden Project Fund, limited availability)
Multi-day and sibling discounts available
Please contact us to apply for concessions and free places
Places are limited, so book early to secure your young pirate’s place aboard!
We also offer a preferential rate of £15 per child / per day for group bookings made via local youth service providers. A limited number of free places are also available for referrals from frontline support agencies to ensure that our services are accessible by all.
Our Holiday Schemes are subsidised through the generosity of our funders and income raised through facilities hire. Places are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and numbers are limited – pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment!
We aim to make our Holiday Schemes as inclusive as possible and welcome youngsters with mild to moderate additional support needs, where safe and practical. Please contact us in advance to discuss any additional support requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
