Discover Salford Watersports Centre: Learn kayaking, enjoy instructor-led canoe journeys & explore Salford Quays' waterways.

Paddlesports

Discover cold water swimming with personalised 1-2-1 coaching or intro sessions, suitable for all levels at Salford Watersports Centre.

Swimming

Enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayak Hire on Dock 8 at Salford Watersports Centre — fun, safe sessions for all ages, right in the heart of the city.

Sup and Kayak Hire

Enjoy magical night paddles on Salford Quays with solo kayaks or social rafted canoes, suitable for all skill levels and ages from 8 upwards. Experience city lights and friendly watersports in a safe, welcoming environment at Salford Watersports Centre.

Moonlight Paddle

Join Salford Paddlesports Club for beginner-friendly paddleboarding and kayaking sessions, with coaching and scenic city views at Salford Quays.

Salford Paddlesports Club

Purchase credit vouchers for flexible booking options.

Vouchers-and-passes

Join Salford Paddlesports Club for year-round paddlesports access and coaching.

Memberships

paddleboarding

windsurfing

kayaking

canoeing

other

mixed

sailing

swimming

first aid

power boating

Salford Watersports Centre

This is a great local resource I come here swimming sometimes on a Sunday. The booking is simple, the facilities are good, great changing rooms and warm showers and the staff very friendly and helpful. The prices are pretty decent too.

A few years back I used to bring my kids here for various activities in the holidays and they hosted a number of water sport birthday parties too.

Dock 8 open water swimming is amazing. Beautiful city views, clean water and gorgeous wildlife. The actual  centre building is kept very clean by hard working staff.

The Lifeguards are really friendly and helpful, so too are the other swimmers.