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Activities in Nottingham

Nottingham is home to the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, beside the River Trent, with its regatta lake and white water course. On eola you can book sessions with Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club: white water and freestyle kayak coaching, kayak polo, raft racing, Saturday paddleboard sessions for adults and a social river paddle.

Many sessions are open to newcomers through the club's temporary membership. For more nearby, see South Yorkshire and Staffordshire.

Canoe slalom on the white water course at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Questions about activities in Nottingham

  • What can I book in Nottingham?

    Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club runs sessions at Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham. You can book white water and freestyle kayak coaching, kayak polo training, raft racing, Saturday paddleboard sessions for adults, beginner and improver sessions, ladies-only coaching and a Saturday social river paddle. For more nearby, see South Yorkshire and Staffordshire.

  • How much do activities in Nottingham cost?

    Sessions with Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club cost £5 to £11 per person. Saturday paddleboard, beginner and social river paddle sessions are £5, and white water coaching and raft racing £11. Non-members need temporary membership, which is £3 and covers three sessions.

  • Can I do activities in Nottingham in winter?

    Yes. Most of Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club's sessions have dates through the winter months, and many run from spring too. Check the dates on each session.

  • Are activities in Nottingham suitable for children?

    The club runs junior freestyle kayak sessions for beginners and advanced paddlers, and advanced sessions need a safe wet exit with a spraydeck. Beginner raft racing is for ages 14 and over. Other sessions don't state a minimum age, so check the activity page before booking.

  • What should I bring?

    Wear clothing that can get wet and muddy, with water shoes or old trainers (no crocs or flip-flops), and bring a change of clothes and shower kit. Glasses should be held on with a retainer. Paddleboards, paddling kit and polo kit for new paddlers are provided, but freestyle pool sessions ask you to bring your own boat, paddle and swimwear.

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