Activities in London
The Thames becomes tidal at Teddington Lock and winds through London to the estuary, while Regent's Canal and the Grand Union Canal cross the north of the city. On eola you can book paddleboard and kayak sessions, cycle hire and bike tours in Richmond and Teddington with Paddle Richmond, paddleboard and kayak sessions at Kew, Brentford and Ladbroke Grove with Active 360 Paddleboarding, kayaking in Kennington with KayakSlaw, a paddleboard safari on Regent's Canal with Paddle SUP Company, club kayak sessions with Fairlop Paddlesport, group runs with City Social Running and online yoga with Yuri Yoga.
Kayaking with The Sharks @ Osterley and paddling with Back of Beyond Adventures show here when they add new dates. Active 360's family sessions are for ages 11 and over, and under-18s paddle with an adult. Read more in the Paddle Richmond spotlight. For more nearby, see Richmond upon Thames, Molesey, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Skiing near London
Looking for skiing, snowboarding, or donutting near London? Alpine Snowsports Aldershot is one of the UK’s most popular dry slopes, perfect for beginners, families, and experienced riders. With lessons, equipment hire, and slopes for all abilities, it’s a great place to practice skills, enjoy a fun day out, or prepare for your next ski trip just outside London.
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Questions about activities in London
What activities can I book in London?
Most activities in London on eola are on the River Thames. Paddle Richmond runs paddleboarding and kayaking sessions, cycle hire and bike tours, and Active 360 Paddleboarding runs paddleboard and kayak sessions at Kew, Brentford and Ladbroke Grove.
You can also book kayaking with KayakSlaw, a Regents Canal SUP Safari with Paddle SUP Company, kayak and SUP hire with Floatin on Thames and group runs with City Social Running. See also Richmond upon Thames.
How much do activities in London cost?
Paddleboarding starts from £10 per person for Active 360's family safe paddling sessions, and group SUP experiences at Paddle Richmond are £59. Kayaking starts from £42.50 per person for kayak hire, or £45 with KayakSlaw. Cycle hire is £30 per person and bike tours start from £69. A City Social Running session is £7.50.
What can I do in London in winter?
Paddle Richmond has winter dates for group and private paddleboard and kayak sessions, kayak hire, cycle hire and its Learn to Mountain Bike intro course. Active 360 has private sessions at Ladbroke Grove, and KayakSlaw and City Social Running also run through the winter.
Kayaking with The Sharks @ Osterley and paddling with Back of Beyond Adventures show on eola when they add new dates.
What are the minimum ages for activities in London?
Active 360's Ladbroke Grove private sessions are for ages 7 and over. Its family safe paddling sessions are for adults and children aged 11 and over, and under-18s must be with an adult. The minimum age for bookings with Floatin on Thames is 18. Check each activity page for other age limits.
What should I bring?
For paddleboarding and kayaking, arrive in the clothes you will paddle in, as changing space is limited. Avoid jeans and cotton, bring a change of clothes and wear footwear that can get wet, such as water shoes or old trainers, not flip flops. Check the weather forecast and dress for it.
For cycling, wear clothes you can ride in and bring a waterproof jacket.
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