Open Canoe Hire

PLEASE NOTE YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO PADDLE TO A SAFE STANDARD TO HIRE OUR CANOES. IF YOU ARRIVE WITH NO EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ONTO THE WATER. ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY PLEASE CONTACT US TO DISCUSS.

​Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Minimum age 12.

Join us on the beautiful river Avon and explore what the river has to offer. From Kingfishers, Herons, Dragonflies and Otters are all spotted regularly on the river, but that's just the start!

Stunning scenery and a wide range of wildlife will keep you busy throughout your paddle. A place to forget about the world for a few hours.

Arriving on site:

As you drive over the small humpback bridge, take the next right to Avon Valley Farm before you enter the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park. Follow this road, over a couple of speed bumps and turn left, following the signs where you will arrive at our car park. Please head to the reception to book in.

If you are following a sat nav then type in BS31 1TS.

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Customer Notice: You will be on the River Avon (between Bath and Bristol), which is home to various wildlife up and down the river. Like any other open-water source, please do your best not to ingest the water as there is a small risk that you could catch something as the river is accessed by the local wildlife. Should you feel ill after the session, please let us know asap so we can keep track of your progress. Should it worsen, please see your local GP and let them know you have been playing in the river so they can perform the correct medical checks.

1. Under 18's accompanied by an adult on the water.
2. Children over the age of 12.
3. Able to swim 25 metres.

1. Swimwear, Shorts/Boardies
2. Old trainers/water boots
3. Towel
4. Glasses strap if needed
5. Wetsuit if owned
6. Water or drink
7. Hand gel
8. PPE if needed

All other equipment will be supplied.

1. Quick briefing.
2. Equipment check.
3. Competency skills check.
4. Explore river.
5. Surroundings/Wildlife.