Explore Ardingly Reservoir at your own pace with our family-friendly kayak and paddleboard rentals, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Rentals

Explore sailing skills with expert-led RYA courses for kids, building confidence and competence on the water.

Kids Courses

Try stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing courses, open water swimming, and wing surf tasters — perfect for beginners to gain water confidence at scenic Ardingly Reservoir.

Adult Courses and Tasters 

Experience thrilling water sports including paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and open water swimming for all skill levels.

Kids and Adult Clubs and Activity Days 

Bring your own paddleboard, kayak, windsurf or sailing dinghy and explore the scenic Ardingly Reservoir at your leisure with our day launches. Enjoy peaceful waters and friendly staff in a beautiful natural setting, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

Bring Your Own

Credit vouchers available for flexible bookings at Ardingly Activity Centre.

Vouchers-and-passes

Join the Open Water Swimming memberships for winter and summer sessions.

Memberships

paddleboarding

windsurfing

kayaking

other

mixed

sailing

swimming

power boating

wing surfing

wing foiling

Ardingly Activity Centre

Visited Ardingly Activity Centre near Ardingly Reservoir and had a really lovely time. It’s a great spot if you want to spend the day outdoors with family — you can rent kayaks or paddle boats and just enjoy the water in a really peaceful, natural setting.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and there’s even a little café for drinks and snacks which makes it easy to spend a few hours here. Facilities are good too, with washrooms on site. Parking is right at the bottom of the hill near the centre — loads of spaces and it’s free, which is a big plus.

On a sunny day it’s such a nice place to relax, paddle about, or just sit by the lake and take it all in. Definitely recommend if you’re nearby!

Amazing place! We are a family and we had such a wonderful time there, the staff are very friendly and organised. We made the booking online in the same day and found availability! The kayak were in very good conditions. The price is very worth it for the quality time we spent! Paid £15 for single kayak and £20 for double for 1 hour! Very good.

We are a family of 2 adults and a 5 years old child, and rented a 2 seats kayak and a 1 seat kayak, and we had a wonderful time there! Was really nice everything and a perfect funny afternoon for my family.
Friendly staff and very helpful.
We super recommend the place.