Family Canoeing

Prices from  

£34 per person

Pop adventure in your backpack as you head out for a boatload of fun on the water! A perfect memory maker for the whole family as you explore wonderful locations in our multi-seater, stable, open-top Canadian Canoes. With timings to make the whole family chuffed. Our 90-minute sessions are the perfect activity for families wanting to keep the kids happy on a mini-adventure.

Activity overview

Minimum Age

2+ years

Duration

From 90 minutes

Available Dates

April - October

Max Weight

20.5 stones (130kg)

We had a fantastic time canoeing as a family. The instructors were friendly and full of interesting information about the area and the river is beautiful. We loved it and will definitely visit again.

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Our first family canoeing trip and it was fabulous! Superb location and facilities and a brilliant, friendly and knowledgeable instructor. The kids absolutely loved it, as did we. A great holiday memory made! Definitely recommend and we'll definitely be back again.

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We did the family canoeing and had an amazing time! Excellent instructor and my son enjoyed it so much that we rebooked for another date.

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My family loved the family canoeing experience. Ameer was a great guide. Very friendly, helpful, informative, and made us feel safe on the water.

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The staff were really friendly and chatty on arrival. Clear instructions and explanation as to what will be happening etc. Very helpful fitting the life vests and ensuring that they were fitting properly. Really encouraging and helpful out on the water.

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A family enjoying a Family Canoeing session with PaddleTime

OXFORDSHIRE

Buscot and Coleshill

Paddle on one of the most famous rivers in the UK as you venture through historic scenes and witness some incredible wildlife and nature on this amazing National Trust site. Perfect for your daily dose of the great outdoors!

A mother and daughter exploring the Beaulieu River during a Family Canoeing session

HAMPSHIRE

The New Forest

Dive into nature in The New Forest, with an abundance on Beaulieu River from jellyfish in the summer to some incredible rare birds including the white-tailed eagle. This privately-owned river won’t disappoint!

Two sisters laughing whilst having fun paddling in Christchurch

DORSET

Christchurch

With waterways stretching from our launch point at Tuckton Bridge all the way to the impressive stone walkway of Iford Bridge, there’s plenty in between to keep the little ones entertained. Go for a splash or a gentle meander in our stable canoes, with our trusty guides by your side!

A family enjoying a paddle on the River Thames with PaddleTime

READING

Pangbourne

Splash your senses with the beautiful sights and sounds that come hand in hand with this certified area of natural beauty, on one of the longest rivers in the UK. Only a hop, skip and a jump from London and Reading, this really is the ideal escape to the country with transport links suitable for even just one day of adventure!

A mother and daughter exploring the Beaulieu River during a Family Canoeing session

HAMPSHIRE

The New Forest

Dive into nature in The New Forest, with an abundance on Beaulieu River from jellyfish in the summer to some incredible rare birds including the white-tailed eagle. This privately-owned river won’t disappoint!

Two sisters laughing whilst having fun paddling in Christchurch

DORSET

Christchurch

With waterways stretching from our launch point at Tuckton Bridge all the way to the impressive stone walkway of Iford Bridge, there’s plenty in between to keep the little ones entertained. Go for a splash or a gentle meander in our stable canoes, with our trusty guides by your side!