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31 May 2026

Summer holidays in East London: a family day out at Fairlop Waters

Boats, Chuckle Bikes and the Little Train for the school holidays - what's here, what it costs, and the quietest days to come.

A sunny summer's day on the lake at Fairlop Waters, east London

31 May 2026

All aboard the Little Train: a low-cost family day out at Fairlop Waters

A gentle £3 ride round the lake for younger children - what to expect, when it runs, and how to make a cheap day of it.

The colourful Little Train at Fairlop Waters, with the lake behind

31 May 2026

Chuckle Bikes at Fairlop Waters: family bike hire with no cycling skills needed

Four wheels, two seats, no experience needed - what a Chuckle Bike is, who it's for, and what it costs.

A group riding a four-wheeled Chuckle Bike on the path by the lake at Fairlop Waters

31 May 2026

Boat hire at Fairlop Waters: pedalos, rowing boats and electric boats

Pedalos, rowing boats, a hammock kayak and electric boats - prices, what's included, and how walk-up hire works on the lake.

People out in a pedal boat on the lake at Fairlop Waters, Ilford

31 May 2026

Things to do in East London with kids: a day out at Fairlop Waters

Boats, Chuckle Bikes and the Little Train: a practical guide to a family day out in Ilford, east London.

Family in a blue pedal boat on the lake at Fairlop Waters, Ilford
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