Pay & Play within an area local to the centre, and explore the beautiful scenery!
This activity is classed as equipment hire, you are not supervised during the hire time. Sit on top Kayaks, Paddleboards and KataKanu's are available.
You must stay on this stretch of water, craft may not be moved away from the river at any time. You are not able to go past a lock in any direction or into the marina area opposite WWC.
Under 18's must have an adult on the water with them.
Craft available for pay & Play are;
Double sit on top Kayak (2 seats)
Cost is £30 this price is for 2 people
Katakanu (6 seat)
Minimum cost is £60 this price is for 4 people
Single Sit on top Kayak
Cost is £15 this price is for 1 person
Standup paddleboard
Cost is £15 this price is for 1 person
Everyone taking part must have been booked in and paid for, if you'd like to include more people to the booking to share craft please use the add-on section to do this.
• Participant should be comfortable on and around the water, please let us know if you have any concerns surrounding this.
• You should be able to partake in physical activity for this period of time, please check with your doctor or call us with any concerns.
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'.
For sit-on-top kayaking, you will get a wet bottom and legs due to the design of the boats.
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22 days ago
Brilliant kayaking taster session. Great instructor and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a lively afternoon
helena d
a month ago
Great Waterside Centre. I organised a ladies paddleboarding session for my church in July 2025 and the centre was excellent, taking all the stress out of booking. I just needed everyone's email and the rest was sorted. ...
Dorcas Baxter
a month ago
Lovely part of the river. Free parking and beautiful scenery what more could you ask
Daniel McGowan
3 months ago
Did axe throwing and buggy building and it was such a fun experience for a group of 13. The staff were really friendly, accommodating and fun for the two activities and would def come back
Clodagh Barry
3 months ago
Completed a fantastic instructor course here, made us feel so relaxed and at ease
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