Enjoy your first time out on the water with an instructor, or further develop your skills!
This is for booking a taster session for 8 or more people. It can also be used as a group session for children or adults going out with family or friends.
Going out on the water with an instructor for your first time is always a good idea. All of our instructors have a wealth of knowledge across a variety of disciplines.
For your first time on the water, they are particularly useful for talking you through your chosen craft (usually kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards), teaching you how to safely get on and off of the water, and teaching you the basics of how to get around while you’re on it.
On the other hand, some people prefer not to be coached too much, but just have a guided paddle on the water, having an instructor with them for reassurance and feeling safer. If there is not a time available that suits you, please send us an email and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please come prepared for your time on the water. We recommend casual, sporty clothing in layers so you can adjust to the weather. A fleece with waterproofs are great if you have them, if not we have some tops/trousers that you can borrow to wear over your clothes for the session. Please bring shoes that you do not mind getting wet and a change of clothes for 'just in case'.
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Lovely location and a good experience for young people
Rachel Eden
Fab facility visited as part of Beaver Scout trip for dragon boating! Staff are friendly, fun, and great with the kids. Great time had by all.
Mike Merrick
Nice location, peaceful and pleasant view right by the riverside. Very nice place to have a sit out and picnic. Community centre halls and rooms are spacious with toilets. I attended an event here and it was a good ...
Rachna Pingle
Attended Maha Shivarathri event. They have multiple halls with kitchen facility, cloak rooms and seperate toilets for each genders. Out side atmosphere is, no words. The river along the centre with green grass and white ...
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Beautiful area. Nice place for an evening walk
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