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Active 360 Kew Bridge | Paddleboarding in west London

Learn to paddleboard on the tidal Thames at Kew Bridge with Active 360, near Chiswick, Brentford and Richmond, or hire kayaks and canoes on the canal.

A group of paddleboarders standing on their boards on the River Thames in west London

Adventures Wales | Gorge scrambling & rafting near Porthcawl

Gorge scrambling, white water rafting, paintball and a muddy assault course with Adventures Wales at Parc Newydd Farm in Porthcawl, near Bridgend.

A group in red helmets paddling a raft through white water rapids in South Wales

Alpine Snowsports Aldershot | Ski, snowboard and donutting

Ski, snowboard and go donutting at Alpine Snowsports Aldershot in Hampshire, near Reading. Great for families, groups and parties. Book online.

Children skiing at Alpine Snowsports Aldershot

Anglesey Adventures | Coasteering and kayaking in Holyhead

Coasteering, sea kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling with Anglesey Adventures on the coast around Holyhead, Anglesey. Book your adventure online on eola.

A coasteerer in a helmet and buoyancy aid leaping off a rocky ledge into the sea on the Anglesey coast near Holyhead

Ardingly Activity Centre | Watersports near Haywards Heath

Hire paddleboards and kayaks, or try sailing and windsurfing, at Ardingly Activity Centre near Haywards Heath, Crawley and Horsham.

Paddleboarding at Ardingly Reservoir in Haywards Heath

Avalanche Slip and Slide | Water slide in St Austell Bay

Ride the 100m Avalanche Slip and Slide at East Crinnis Holiday Park in St Austell Bay, Cornwall. For families, birthdays and groups. Book online.

People sliding down Avalanche Slip and Slide at East Crinnis Holiday Park

Back of Beyond Adventures | SUP & Kayaking in London

Explore the River Thames by kayak, paddleboard or canoe with Back of Beyond Adventures in Richmond. Great for families and weekend adventures.

Woman paddleboarding with her dog on the River Thames

Best Slip and Slides in Cornwall | Family days out

The best slip and slides in Cornwall for family days out and kids' parties. Compare locations and opening times, and book online.

Family slip and slides in Cornwall

Best Slip and Slides in Devon, Dorset & Somerset

The best slip and slides in Devon, Dorset and Somerset for family days out and kids' parties. Compare locations and opening times, and book online.

Family slip and slides in Dorset and Somerset

Best Watersports Activities in Cardiff | 2026 Guide

The best watersports in Cardiff, from white water rafting and indoor surfing to paddleboarding and kayaking. Find where to go and book online.

White water rafting at CIWW

Big Green Adventures | Surfing and SUP in Crantock

Surf lessons, SUP tours, coasteering and kayaking on Crantock Beach near Newquay with Big Green Adventures. Small groups, equipment hire and gift vouchers.

A surfer in a pink rash vest riding a small wave in front of the rocks at Crantock Beach in Cornwall

Cardiff International White Water | Watersports in Cardiff

White water rafting, indoor surfing, kayaking and more at Cardiff International White Water in Cardiff Bay. For all abilities. Book online.

White water rafting at CIWW

Cardiff Ski & Snowboard Centre | Ski, snowboard and tubing

Ski, snowboard and go tubing at Cardiff Ski & Snowboard Centre. Lessons, practice sessions and family fun in South Wales. Book online.

Children tubing at Cardiff Ski & Snowboard Centre in Cardiff

Channel Kayaks | Paddleboarding and kayaking in Bath

Paddleboard, kayak and Katakanu trips on the River Avon in Bath with Channel Kayaks, plus private river boat cruises from The Boathouse.

Groups in buoyancy aids paddling blue Katakanu canoes on the River Avon near Bath

DC Outdoors | Paddleboarding and canoe trips from Sheffield

Learn to paddleboard at Victoria Quays in Sheffield with DC Outdoors, try beginner whitewater kayaking, or join a canoe and bushcraft trip in Scotland.

An instructor and three paddlers kneeling on paddleboards on the canal at Victoria Quays in Sheffield

Dorset SUP | Paddleboarding lessons and tours in Bournemouth

Paddleboard lessons on the River Stour and guided SUP tours of Christchurch Harbour and Brownsea Island with Dorset SUP, near Bournemouth and Christchurch.

Three paddleboarders standing on their boards on a calm river on a sunny day

Easyriders | Foiling, Kitesurfing and more

Learn kitesurfing, wing foiling and foiling with Easyriders in Sandbanks, Poole. Lessons for beginners to advanced riders. Book online.

Kitesurfing in Poole, Bournemouth with Easy Riders

Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Bike hire near Rhayader

Hire mountain bikes, e-bikes and kids' bikes at Elan Valley Visitor Centre near Rhayader and ride the Elan Valley Trail past the reservoirs of mid Wales.

Water cascading over a Victorian dam in the Elan Valley, with a reservoir and hills behind

Experiences at Tamar Lakes | Camping and Watersports in Bude

Things to do in North Cornwall: SUP, kayak, canoe and swan pedalo hire, plus lakeside camping, at Tamar Lakes Activity Centre near Bude.

Tamar Lakes Activity Centre and Campsite

Floatin on Thames | Paddleboard and kayak hire in Molesey

Hire stand-up paddleboards, sit-on-top kayaks and a giant MEGA SUP on a quiet stretch of the Thames at Molesey Lock, near Hampton Court and Kingston.

Two blue sit-on-top kayaks on the River Thames at sunset, with houseboats and riverside homes ahead

Frogs Rafting | White Water Rafting in the French Alps

White water rafting, canyoning and more with Frogs Rafting in the Haute-Savoie, French Alps. Expert guides for groups and families. Book online.

White water rafting with Frogs Rafting

Get Kiteboarding | Kitesurf and wing lessons in Bracklesham

Learn to kitesurf, wing surf or wing foil with Get Kiteboarding at Bracklesham Bay, near East Wittering, Chichester and Bognor Regis, in groups of up to four.

Two riders wing foiling above the sea, holding green and blue wings

Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall | Water slide near Newquay

A 440ft water slide and water pistol park at Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall, near Newquay. A family day out you can book online.

Group of children enjoying the slip and slide experience at Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall

HYDRO Abersoch | Sailing and powerboat courses in Abersoch

Learn to sail, drive a powerboat or try wing surfing with HYDRO Abersoch, an RYA training centre on Abersoch beach near Pwllheli on the Llŷn Peninsula.

Sailing dinghies lined up on Abersoch beach with young sailors in buoyancy aids

Koru Kayaking | SUP & Kayaking in Cornwall

Guided kayaking and paddleboarding tours on the Cornish coast with Koru Kayaking, in St Agnes and on the Helford River. For families and groups.

Group kayaking in Helford River Cornwall

Lakeside Camping in Cornwall | Tamar Lakes, Siblyback & Stithians

Lakeside camping in Cornwall at Tamar Lakes, Siblyback and Stithians, with paddleboarding and kayaking on site. Book your pitch and activities online.

Lakeside camping in Cornwall

Lisbon Surf & SUP | Surf lessons in Costa da Caparica

Group surf lessons for beginners and surfboard hire on Praia do Dragão Vermelho in Costa da Caparica, just across the Tagus from Lisbon.

A surfer in a wetsuit riding a red board towards the beach and seafront buildings of Costa da Caparica

Lisvane & Llanishen Visitor Centre | Watersports in Cardiff

Open water swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and sailing at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs in Cardiff. Book online.

Watersports at Lisvane and Llanishen Visitor Centre

Liverpool Watersports Centre | SUP, kayaking and Aquapark

Paddleboarding, kayaking and the aquapark at Liverpool Watersports Centre on Queen's Dock. A great day out for families and friends.

Watersports in Liverpool at Liverpool Watersports Centre

Llandegfedd Lake Activity Centre | Watersports in Pontypool

Paddleboarding, kayaking, open water swimming and fishing at Llandegfedd Lake near Pontypool, South Wales. Book your activity online.

Watersports at Llandegfedd Lake Activity Centre

Llyn Brenig | Fishing, kayaking and more in North Wales

Fly fishing, paddleboarding, boat hire, bike hire and a sauna at Llyn Brenig on the Denbigh Moors, North Wales. Book your day out online.

Activities at Llyn Brenig Reservoir and Visitor Centre

Llys-y-Frân | Kayaking, fishing and more in Pembrokeshire

Kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, axe throwing, bike hire and fishing at Llys-y-Frân Activity Centre in Pembrokeshire. Book your adventure online.

Watersports at Llys-y-Fran Activity Centre

Mega Slip and Slide Cornwall | Water slide near Truro

Book Mega Slip and Slide near Truro, a giant inflatable water slide in Cornwall. Ideal for families and kids' parties.

Children sliding down the slopes at Mega Slip and Slide Cornwall

Mega Slip and Slide Dorset | Water slide in Corfe Mullen

Book Mega Slip and Slide in Corfe Mullen, a giant inflatable water slide in Dorset. Ideal for families and kids' parties.

Children sliding down the slopes at Mega Slip and Slide Dorset

Mersea Island Watersports | SUP and kayaking in West Mersea

Paddleboard lessons, guided kayak and SUP adventures and kids' beach clubs with Mersea Island Watersports in West Mersea, near Colchester, Essex.

Two young paddlers in a double kayak by the waterfront in West Mersea, with paddleboarders behind

Nomadic Kitesurf | Kitesurf and wing lessons in Calshot

Kitesurfing and wingsurfing lessons for beginners with Nomadic Kitesurf on the sheltered lagoons at Calshot, near Southampton and the New Forest.

Kitesurfers on the sparkling Solent off Calshot beach, with Nomadic Kitesurf flags on the shingle

Norfolk Snowsports | Ski, snowboard and tubing in Norwich

Ski, snowboard and go tubing on the dry slope at Norfolk Snowsports Club in Norwich. Lessons, practice sessions and family fun. Book online.

Skiing and snowboaridng at Norfolk Snowsports Club

North Wales Snowsports Club | Ski coaching in Llandudno

Improver sessions, junior coaching and ski race training on the Llandudno dry slope with North Wales Snowsports Club, near Conwy and Colwyn Bay.

A racer skiing through slalom gates on the dry ski slope at Llandudno

Paddle Richmond | Paddleboarding and kayaking in Richmond

Paddleboarding and kayaking lessons on the Thames at Richmond Bridge, plus Doggy Paddle sessions and bike tours of Richmond Park. Book with Paddle Richmond.

Two paddleboarders on the River Thames beside Richmond Bridge

Paddle SUP Company | Paddleboarding near Odiham and Fleet

Beginner paddleboard lessons and guided pub paddle tours on the Basingstoke Canal with Paddle SUP Company, near Odiham, Fleet and Basingstoke.

A family of paddleboarders standing on their boards beneath a brick bridge on the Basingstoke Canal

Paddleboard Maidenhead | Paddleboarding in Maidenhead

Beginner paddleboard lessons, guided River Thames trips towards Cliveden, early morning paddles and SUP Safaris with Paddleboard Maidenhead in Berkshire.

A group of paddleboarders on a calm, tree-lined stretch of the River Thames near Maidenhead

Paddleboard The Lakes | SUP and kayak hire on Windermere

Hire paddleboards and kayaks at Newby Bridge and paddle the River Leven to the foot of Windermere with Paddleboard The Lakes, an ASI accredited SUP school.

A group of women kneeling and posing on paddleboards in a row on the water, with wooded hills behind

Portnellan Farm Speedboat Tours | Loch Lomond boat trips

Explore Loch Lomond and its islands by speedboat with Portnellan Farm Speedboat Tours, leaving from Gartocharn near Balloch, Alexandria and Glasgow.

Passengers on a Husky speedboat cruising across Loch Lomond with hills behind

RipNRock | Canyoning and climbing near Swansea

Canyoning on the River Mellte, gorge walking in the Neath Valley and rock climbing on Gower with RipNRock, based near Swansea in South Wales.

A group in wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids among the rocks at the foot of sea cliffs in South Wales

Roadford Lake | Camping, glamping and watersports in Devon

Visit Roadford Lake on the Devon & Cornwall border for kayaking, SUP, sailing and fishing, as well as camping and glamping by the lake.

Camping, Glamping and Activities at Roadford Lake Activity Centre

SUP Active Yorkshire | Paddleboarding near Richmond

Paddleboard coaching with SUP Active Yorkshire at Ellerton Park near Richmond, North Yorkshire, plus indoor SUP skills sessions in the pool at Catterick.

A large group of stand-up paddleboarders out on a lake on a bright, sunny day

Siblyback Lake | Camping and watersports in Cornwall

Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and lakeside camping at Siblyback Lake near Liskeard, on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Book online.

Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre and Campsite

Stand Up Paddleboarding with Ana | SUP in Tonbridge, Kent

Paddleboard lessons, group tours and board hire on the River Medway in Tonbridge, Kent, plus private lake lessons with Ana. Book online on eola.

A group of paddleboarders standing on their boards under an old iron bridge on the River Medway in Tonbridge

Stithians Lake | Wingfoiling, sailing and camping, Cornwall

Wingfoiling, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and fishing at Stithians Lake near Redruth, Cornwall. Book sessions and lakeside camping online.

Watersports and camping at Stithians Lake Activity Centre

Stranraer Watersports | Watersports on Loch Ryan

Kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and powerboating on Loch Ryan in Stranraer. A fun day out for families and groups. Book your session online.

Paddleboarding at Loch Ryan with Stranraer Waterpsorts

Sup2summit | Paddleboard expeditions across Scotland

Multi-day stand-up paddleboard expeditions with Sup2summit on the Great Glen, Knoydart, the River Spey and Scotland's west and east coasts.

Four paddleboarders crossing a calm Scottish loch beneath a stormy sky on a Sup2summit expedition

The Hill, Ski Rossendale | Skiing and tubing in Rawtenstall

Ski, snowboard and go tubing at The Hill in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Lessons for beginners and improvers, plus vouchers for families and groups.

Children tubing down the slopes at The Hill in Lancashire

Torquay Alpine Ski Club | Skiing and Snowboarding in Devon

Learn to ski or snowboard at Torquay Alpine Ski Club in Devon. Lessons for all ages, practice sessions, memberships and gift vouchers.

Snowboarding in Devon at Torquay Alpine Ski Club

Trout Fishing in Cornwall & Devon | Day tickets and permits

Trout fishing in Cornwall and Devon with day permits and season tickets. Fish scenic lakes and reservoirs across the South West.

Trout fishing in Devon and Cornwall

UK Active Outdoors | Archery and axe throwing near Bristol

Try archery, axe throwing, air rifles, Battle Archery and sword combat with UK Active Outdoors at Avon Valley in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath.

A group in padded armour raising foam swords and axes at UK Active Outdoors near Keynsham

Ullswater Paddleboarding | Kayaking and SUP, Lake District

Paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and archery on Ullswater in the Lake District. Outdoor activities for families, friends and groups.

Paddleboarding on Ullswater lake in the Lake District

Whoosh Explore | Kayaking and canoeing in Sawbridgeworth

Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding on the River Stort with Whoosh Explore in Sawbridgeworth, near Bishop's Stortford, Harlow and London.

Three people paddling kayaks on the River Stort near Sawbridgeworth in evening sunshine

Wimbleball Lake | Camping and watersports in Exmoor

Things to do in Exmoor: SUP, kayak and canoe hire, sailing, e-foiling and lakeside camping at Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre.

Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre and Campsite

eola experience vouchers | Christmas gift ideas

Give an eola experience voucher for Christmas, birthdays or any occasion. Redeem it at hundreds of activity centres across the UK.

Outdoor family activities for Easter holiday