Activities in Southampton
Southampton is a port city at the head of Southampton Water, where the Rivers Test and Itchen meet. On eola you can book kitesurfing lessons and wingsurf sessions with Nomadic Kitesurf and one-hour wing foil demos with The SUP Co x Calshot, both at Calshot.
Kayak and paddleboard hire with The Paddle Centre, paddleboarding with Hamble Paddle and diving at The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex show here when they add new dates. Wing foil demos are for over-18s, and wingsurfing needs you to swim 50 metres. Read more in the Nomadic Kitesurf spotlight. For more nearby, see Eastleigh, Hampshire and Bournemouth.
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Questions about activities in Southampton
What activities can I book in Southampton?
You can book kitesurfing and wingsurfing lessons with Nomadic Kitesurf at Calshot, and wingfoil demo sessions with The SUP Co x Calshot. Testlands Wellbeing Hub runs fitness classes such as Mat Pilates and Still Got It for over-50s, and The Outdoor Ed School runs group sessions for home-educated children. Kayak and paddleboard hire with The Paddle Centre shows on eola when it adds new dates.
See Hampshire for activities across the county.
How much do activities in Southampton cost?
Kitesurfing and wingsurfing with Nomadic Kitesurf start from £130 per person for a three-hour session, and a two-hour kitesurf improver session is £150 per person. Wingfoil demo sessions at The SUP Co x Calshot are £149 per person for an hour. Fitness classes at Testlands Wellbeing Hub are £5 per person.
What can I do in Southampton in winter?
Nomadic Kitesurf has kitesurfing lessons with dates from November to March, though its wingsurf sessions do not. The SUP Co x Calshot wingfoil demos, the Testlands Wellbeing Hub fitness classes and The Outdoor Ed School's home-educated sessions also run through the winter. The Paddle Centre has no winter hire dates listed, and The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex shows on eola when it adds new dates.
What are the minimum ages for activities in Southampton?
The Paddle Centre takes children from 8 in double kayaks, with one under-12 per kayak, and from 12 on single kayaks and paddleboards. Under-18s must be with an adult. The Outdoor Ed School's home-educated sessions are for ages 8 and over, and wingfoil demos at The SUP Co x Calshot are 18+.
What should I bring?
For kitesurfing, bring swimwear to wear under your wetsuit, warm and waterproof layers, sunscreen, sturdy footwear and change for the car park. For wingfoiling, wear footwear you don't mind getting wet and bring a wetsuit if you have one. For kayak and paddleboard hire, bring a towel, a change of clothes, a deposit item and a mobile phone in a dry bag. Fitness classes need a towel and water bottle.
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