A group in blue helmets paddling an orange raft through white water between rocks

Preparing for your first white water rafting tour? Here's a concise list of all you need to know before taking on the adventure!

White water rafting: all you need to know | eola

Welcome to the world of white water rafting, a must-try adventure for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK! This guide is tailored for both beginners and seasoned rafters, aiming to provide all the essential information to prepare you for an unforgettable rafting experience. Let's dive in!

All you need to know about white water rafting

Three skiers in bright retro ski suits carving down a wide snowy piste below mountain peaks

Wondering what is a dry ski slope and how similar is it to snow skiing? Here's all you need to know to prep your skiing experience:

Dry slope skiing vs snow skiing: what to know | eola

Let’s delve into a topic that stirs much curiosity and excitement in the skiing community: the differences between dry slope skiing and traditional snow skiing, here's all you need to know:

Dry slope skiing vs. snow skiing: All you need to know!

A smiling child in a striped hat sliding down a snowy slope on a black rubber tube

Make the most of the UK winter with our top 5 adventurous outdoor activities, perfect for adventure seekers in the cooler months!

Best winter outdoor activities in the UK | eola

Discover the top winter outdoor activities in the UK with our guide. Experience the thrill of white water rafting, hit the slopes, ride the winter waves, enjoy family-friendly tubing on dry ski slopes, and tackle rugged trails with mountain biking. Perfect for adventure seekers looking to explore the UK's natural beauty during the colder months.

Best winter outdoor activities for adventure seekers

Snowboarder carving down the dry slope at Torquay Alpine Ski Club

Where to ski in the UK: dry slopes in Norfolk, Hampshire, Lancashire, Cardiff and Devon, plus indoor snow centres and real snow in Scotland.

Best Places to Go Skiing in the UK | Dry Slopes & Snow

From dry slopes in Norfolk, Hampshire, Lancashire, Cardiff and Devon to indoor snow and Scotland's mountain resorts, here's where to go skiing and snowboarding in the UK.

Top places to go skiing in the UK

A young ski racer on indoor snow skiing past an eola GBR Series banner

We are delighted to announce that the eola GBR Series is returning in summer 2022, with the first race taking place at the end of April. The

Press release: the eola GBR Series returns | eola

We are delighted to announce that the eola GBR Series is returning in summer 2022, with the first race taking place at the end of April. The outdoor races will kick off with a double weekend at Llandudno Ski Centre on Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st April. The start of ...

PRESS RELEASE: eola GBR series returns summer 2022

Surf therapy researcher Jamie Marshall smiling on the beach in a navy cap

eola was delighted to welcome Jamie Marshall, author of the world's first PhD in Surf Therapy, to speak with us about his research findings.

Surf therapy Q&A with Jamie Marshall PhD | eola

eola was delighted to welcome Jamie Marshall, author of the world's first PhD in Surf Therapy, to speak with us about his research findings. We discussed how being outdoors positively impacts mental health, and how the activities industry can continue to contribute to promoting good mental health and creating safe ...

Surf Therapy Q&A with Jamie Marshall PhD

Speaker at a lectern presenting at eola's International Women's Day 2022 event

Wednesday the 8th of March was 2022 International Women’s Day, and eola was delighted to host our first ever IWD event: Empowering and celeb

Empowering and celebrating women in sport | eola

Wednesday the 8th of March was 2022 International Women’s Day, and eola was delighted to host our first ever IWD event: Empowering and celebrating women in sport. In the event, industry leading speakers focused on three key pillars: empowering increased female participation in sport, educating people on how to increase ...

Empowering and Celebrating Women in Sport

Looking up through the canopy of tall conifer trees in a forest

Becoming a sustainable company working to preserve the environment and look after the planet is central to our goals at eola.

Year in Review: 2021 Green Initiatives launched

Becoming a sustainable company working to preserve the environment and look after the planet is central to our goals at eola. As a young company we are committed to working to support causes and actions which have a positive impact on the world around us.

eola's green initiatives launched

eola co-founder and CTO Dan Steele smiling in front of a pink and teal painted wall

2021 was a year of considerable growth for eola. In January, after a difficult year for the travel and activities sector, our future looked

Looking back on 2021 with eola CTO Dan Steele | eola

2021 was a year of considerable growth for eola. In January, after a difficult year for the travel and activities sector, our future looked uncertain. But a major funding round secured in February meant it was ‘all systems go’ once more, and we began to invest heavily in expanding our ...

Looking back on 2021, with eola CTO Dan Steele

eola CEO Callum Hemsley in an eola T-shirt below a clifftop suspension bridge on a sunny day

2021 was a year of considerable growth for eola. A major funding round secured in February meant it was ‘all systems go’ from there on out.

Looking back on 2021 with eola CEO Callum Hemsley

2021 was a year of considerable growth for eola. In January, after a difficult year for the travel and activities sector, our future looked uncertain. But a major funding round secured in February meant it was ‘all systems go’ once more.

Looking back on 2021, with eola CEO Callum Hemsley

An open water swimmer doing front crawl in the sea at sunset, with a town on the skyline

Open water swimming is one of the most thrilling and addictive activities out there. Discover the best spots to give it a try in the UK!

7 of the best open water swimming spots in the UK

Open water swimming is one of the most thrilling and addictive activities out there. Listening to the gentle splashing of water as you glide along, it’s not hard to see why the activity has taken the UK by storm.

7 of the UK’s best open water swimming spots

Smiling women in yellow rash vests catching small waves on surfboards during a lesson at Crantock, Cornwall

Heading to Cornwall? Find out about Big Green Surf School's hidden slice of surfing heaven!

Newquay's hidden surf beach: Big Green Adventures | eola

Discover all that Crantock's hidden surf beach paradise has to offer with Big Green Surf School!

Newquay's hidden surf beach paradise

eola co-founder Callum Hemsley working on a laptop at a wooden picnic bench

In the first instalment of a new monthly column, eola co-founder and CEO Callum Hemsley outlines the story of how the idea for eola came about.

Callum's column: the story of eola | eola

One of the most common questions I get asked as CEO of eola is what was the first spark that started our journey. For my part of it, it began on a beach.

Callum's column: The story of eola

Aerial view of green hillside and fields sloping down towards the sea

This December, we'll be partnering with the Future Forest Company to plant a tree for every booking made through the eola marketplace.

Plant a tree with eola this Christmas | eola

Plant a tree with eola this Christmas

A group of friends silhouetted around a campfire on a beach at sunset

Want to start a fire? Build a shelter? Find out where to learn bushcraft, the art  of surviving and thriving outdoors, in our article.

5 places to learn bushcraft in the UK | eola

Bushcraft, the art and science of surviving and thriving in nature, covers everything from starting fires to finding shelter and foraging for food. It’s a deeply enriching experience, suitable for all the family, which reconnects us with our natural origins.

5 places to learn bushcraft in the UK

A paddleboarder and a kayaker on calm sea off Colwyn Bay, with hazy hills behind

With its mountain lakes and epic coastline, Wales is SUP heaven. Discover the best Welsh paddleboarding spots in our article!

7 places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Wales

With its secluded mountain lakes and world-famous coastline, Wales is full of incredible spots to try stand-up paddleboarding.

Two eola team members in branded hoodies raising a shaka sign on Fistral Beach

We hosted our own miniature beach clean on Fistral Beach, one of the UK’s best surfing spots. Read on to find out how it went!

Our Cornwall beach clean: how it went | eola

At eola, we want to contribute to positive change in the world, and use our platform to support environmental and social causes. In line with this, as part of our recent company trip to Newquay, we decided to host our own miniature beach clean on Fistral Beach.

We ran our own beach clean; here’s how it went!

A group drawing their bows at an archery session at Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre in Southampton

Discover where to go for a team-building day out that can boost productivity and improve communication within your company.

7 outdoor team building activities in the UK | eola

By helping colleagues get to know each other, a team building day out can boost productivity and improve communication. It’s also a great way to identify and encourage skills like leadership, creativity, and resilience within your company.

7 brilliant team building activities

Paddleboarders at sunset off the Sussex coast with the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs behind

From sleepy inland rivers to dramatic coastal waters, we've found some of the best places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Sussex!

7 places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Sussex

With its rolling green hills, chalk coastal cliffs and seaside towns, Sussex is classic Southern England. 

From sleepy inland rivers to dramatic coastal waters, here are 7 of the best locations to give stand-up paddleboarding a go across Sussex.

Places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Sussex

A group of children and instructors with skis and snowboards on a dry ski slope

Looking to learn to ski or snowboard? Find out how Active Nation are welcoming beginners to the slopes at their Alpine Snowsports centres.

Beginner skiing and snowboarding with Active Nation | eola

Active Nation was set up with one mission - to make sport and exercise accessible to everyone. Alongside swimming, cycling, and football, snowsports are some of Active Nation’s most popular activities. The charity runs lessons and sessions throughout the year from their Alpine Snowsports ski slopes in Southampton and Aldershot. They cater to complete beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders alike.

Levelling the slope with Active Nation

An instructor and student kitesurfing in tandem, waving as they ride choppy water off Brighton

Kitesurfing is the ultimate pick-me-up, and an Olympic sport since Paris 2024. Here are five reasons to give it a go, and where to learn in the UK.

5 reasons to try kitesurfing | eola

Kitesurfing combines the best of sailing and surfing into one thrilling activity. By using the power of the wind, kitesurfers are able to reach high speeds, even leaving the water behind entirely and taking to the air! Here are five reasons why you should give kitesurfing a go.

5 reasons to try kitesurfing

An instructor in the water coaching a smiling young kitesurfer up onto her board at Exmouth

Steph Bridge is a five-time kite racing world champion. Now she's putting Exmouth on the map with kitesurfing company Edge Watersports.

Kitesurfing on the edge, with Steph Bridge | eola

Kitesurfing on the edge, with Steph Bridge

Three paddleboarders gliding along a calm loch below forested hills in Scotland

Discover Scotland's dramatic coastlines and sparkling lochs on a stand-up paddleboarding adventure!

5 places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Scotland

A hiker with trekking poles crossing a grassy ridge in front of Lake District fells

Discover all that the spectacular Lake District has to offer!

3 activities for a perfect Lake District weekend

3 must-do activities for a perfect Lake District weekend

A group of women in wetsuits carrying surfboards into the sea

Rachel Murphy is the founder and director of Women + Waves, a surfing collective bringing women together through surfing.

Women + Waves: in conversation with Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy is the founder and director of Women + Waves, an all-female surfing collective with the goal of bringing women from around the world together through surfing.

Women + Waves, in conversation with Rachel Murphy

A group doing SUP yoga on paddleboards on a calm river

Where to go stand-up paddleboarding in and near London, from Kew and Richmond to Hampton Court and Maidenhead, with SUP lessons, tours and hire to book.

Stand-up paddleboarding near London: 7 SUP spots

Where to go stand-up paddleboarding in and near London, from Kew Bridge and the canals to Richmond, Hampton Court, Maidenhead and the River Stort, with lessons and board hire to book.

7 stand-up paddleboarding spots in and near London

A group of paddleboarders on a calm river surrounded by trees

Find out more about the husband and wife team behind Maldon's friendliest SUP school!

Exploring Essex with Frangipani SUP

Exploring Essex's waterways with Frangipani SUP

Four paddleboarders on the Thames at Richmond with riverside houses behind

Discover how an adventure in the great outdoors could take your wedding celebrations to the next level!

5 outdoor stag and hen do ideas near London | eola

More and more people are discovering how outdoor activities can help them celebrate an upcoming wedding in style!

5 outdoor stag and hen do ideas near London

A young skier racing down a dry ski slope at sunset

Skiing might be seen as a classic snowsport, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for the winter!

5 reasons to try skiing in summer | eola

5 reasons to try skiing this summer

Orange sunset over Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound, with swimmers in the calm water

To celebrate the summer solstice, here are 5 top UK adventures to make the most of those long summer evenings!

5 sensational UK sunset adventures

The 21st of June marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With warmer weather and hours of sunshine, it’s time to get outside.

Sensational sunset adventures in the UK

A young ski racer in a race bib weaving through slalom poles on a dry ski slope

eola are proud to be sponsoring the 2021 eola GBR Series, a ski race series held on artificial slopes across the UK.

The 2021 eola GBR series

eola are are proud to be sponsoring the 2021 eola GBR Series, a ski race series held on artificial slopes across the UK.

The eola GBR Series: Event schedule 2021

Waves rolling into Crantock Bay near Newquay in Cornwall on a sunny day

Did you know there are 500,000 surfers in the UK? Find out why surfing is the sport to try this summer!

5 reasons to learn to surf | eola

Did you know there are 500,000 surfers in the UK and that figure is increasing year-on-year? It's easy to see why - the UK boasts some of the best locations for surfing in the world.

5 reasons to learn to surf

Four paddleboarders on calm tidal water at sunset on the North Norfolk coast

Norfolk is a brilliant place to try paddlesports! Read about some of the best places to explore in our article.

3 places to paddle in Norfolk: SUP and kayaking | eola

Norfolk is a brilliant place to try paddle sports! Read about some of the best places to explore in our article.

3 places to paddle in Norfolk

Paddleboarders on a river beside a green footbridge in Essex

Where to paddleboard, kayak and canoe in Essex, from Mersea Island and Dovercourt to the Rivers Chelmer and Stort, with lessons, clubs and hire to book.

Places to paddle in Essex: SUP, kayaking and canoeing

The best places to paddleboard, kayak and canoe in Essex, from Mersea Island and Dovercourt on the coast to the River Chelmer and River Stort, with lessons and hire to book.

6 places to paddle in Essex: SUP, kayaking and canoeing

A mountain biker riding a dirt trail through long grass

Summer experience gift ideas, from fishing and paddleboarding to coasteering and surfing, with gift vouchers you can buy on eola.

10 summer experience gift ideas | eola

If you’re looking to treat a loved one to something special this summer, why not give them the gift of an experience outdoors?

10 fantastic summer experience gifts

View from the nose of a paddleboard on the calm Thames at Richmond on a sunny morning

We spoke with Nigel Muir, co-founder of Paddle Richmond, to find out more about what makes SUP such a popular activity

Paddle Richmond: a stand-up paddleboarding adventure

Looking for a new adventure close to London? Try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and explore the beautiful waterways of leafy Richmond with Paddle Richmond.

Paddle Richmond: A stand-up paddleboarding adventure

eola CEO Callum Hemsley in front of a pink and blue painted wall

For eola - a young start-up working with travel and leisure businesses - 2020 has been a monumental challenge but also a year of great growth.

A note on 2020 from our CEO, Callum | eola

A note on 2020 from Callum - CEO

Paddleboarders beneath the Durdle Door rock arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset

The 10 most popular outdoor experiences of 2020, and where you can try them in the UK.

The 10 most popular experiences of 2020 | eola

Looking to try a new adventure in the new year? 2020 has been a year to make the most of the great outdoors, and the extraordinary experiences the UK has to offer.

10 of the most popular experiences of 2020

Kitesurfer in a Santa outfit jumping high above the water

Give an adventure this Christmas: gift vouchers for skiing, surfing, rafting, paddleboarding, sea swimming and more from activity providers across the UK.

10 Experience Gifts for Christmas | eola Gift Vouchers

Give an adventure this Christmas. Here are ten experience gift ideas, from skiing and surfing to rafting, sea swimming and fishing, each with an eola gift voucher you can buy online.

10 experience gifts to give this Christmas

Autumn hills reflected in a still lake under a clear blue sky in the North of England

Love new and exciting activities, or know someone with a thirst for adventure? Here are some fantastic experiences to try in the North of England.

5 adventure activities in the North of England | eola

Do you enjoy new and exciting activities or know someone with a thirst for adventure? We have some fantastic experiences for you to try in the North of England!

5 adventure activities in the North of England

Paddlers in red canoes on a calm, tree-lined river on a sunny day

The South of England offers a huge variety of kayaking and canoeing locations, from azure seas, meandering rivers and glistening lakes.

10 places to go kayaking and canoeing in the South

Go on a paddle and explore the many beautiful bays and waterways around South of England. Why not get an activity voucher to have an adventure to look forward to, or maybe gift someone an experience this Christmas?

10 places to go kayaking and canoeing in the South of England

Five reasons to try watersports, from surfing and kitesurfing to paddleboarding, kayaking and rafting, plus where to book your first session.

5 reasons to give watersports a go | eola

Fun, fitness, headspace and freedom: five reasons to try watersports, from paddleboarding and kayaking to surfing, kitesurfing and white water rafting.

5 reasons to give watersports a go

Aerial view of a paddleboarder gliding over clear turquoise water and rocks

The South West coast is one of the most popular destinations for watersports in the UK. It’s home to some of the best locations to go Stand

10 of the best places to paddleboard in the South West

The South West coast is one of the most popular destinations for watersports in the UK. It’s home to some of the best locations to go Stand Up Paddleboarding with a large array of stunningly beautiful winding rivers, pristine lakes and tranquil coastal bays. Paddleboarding is an incredibly fun and ...

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