The nights are drawing in and the temperature is falling which means only one thing…winter is coming!
However, don’t put away your paddles just yet; as paddling in winter can be a magical experience.
Go Canoeing is on a mission to keep the nation canoeing and kayaking throughout the autumn and winter months, and we have lots of great activities coming up to help paddlers of all ages and abilities to get out (and stay out) on the water.
So don’t let dipping temperatures get the better of you! Beat those winter blues with a Go Canoeing activity. Click the links below to find activities near you!
Guided Tours
Go on a Paddling Adventure! A Guided Tour is an ideal way to spend time together as a family or with friends in the great outdoors. They’re fun and can be a great educational experience. There are a wide range of different boats available which can accommondate one, two, three or more people.
Berkshire
The Cliveden Reach Tour (Cookham) – 23rd November 10:00
The Cliveden Reach Tour (Cookham) – 1st February 10:00
The Jubilee Tour (Dorney) – 7th December 10:00
The Castle and College Tour (Windsor) – 4th January 10:00
The Sounding Arch Tour (Bray) – 18th January 10:00
The tours above are family freindly, Adults £35 (With own kit £25) Children (Under 12) £25 (With own kit £18) Minimum age 8.
Mulled Wine Tour – 21st December 10:00 Adults £45 (With own kit £29) Children (under 12) £25 (With own kit £18)
The Maidenhead Waterways Adventure Tour – 15th February 10:00 Adults £35,Children (under 12) £25 Family (2A+2C) £100 Minimum age 8
Birmingham
Mince Pie Tour – 6th December 10:30, Adults £20, Juniors (5-16yrs) £15, Family (2+2 paddlers) £60
Birmingham City Tour – 6th December 13:00, Adults £40 Child £40
Cumbria
Explore the Islands of Windermere – 7th December 10:00, Adults £25, Child £15 (Under 16’s)
Explore the Islands of Windermere – 14th December 10:00, Adults £25, Child £15 (Under 16’s)
Explore the Islands of Windermere – 21st December 10:00, Adults £25, Child £15 (Under 16’s)
Dorset
River Frome Guided Tour – 6th December 10:00, Adult £20 Child £20
River Frome and Poole Harbour Tour – Half Day (Intermediate) – 6th December 10:00, Adults £40 Child £40
River Frome and Poole Harbour Tour – Full Day (Advanced) – 6th December 10:00, Adult £70
Hampshire
Beaulieu River Kayaking Tour – 23rd November 10:00, Adult £32 Child £32
Paddle to Santa – Adults, £22 Child £17 Family (2 Adults, 2 Under 16’s) £68 Register your interest
Leicester
Canoe River Litter Pick – 22nd November 2014, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Canoe River Litter Pick – 20th December 2014, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Festive Special – River Soar Pub Paddle – 20th December 11:30, £19 per person, £55 family of 4
London
Big Ben By Night – 21st November 20:00, Adults £38
Big Ben By Night – 4th December 18:30, £38
Big Ben and Back – 29th November 12:45, Adults £38
Discover Lonson – 14th December 11:20, Adults £66
Big Ben Jingle Bells – 5th December 19:30, £43
Big Ben Jingle Bells – 13th December 11:50, £43
Families Afloat – 30th November 13:45, £40 (No Cost for your child Minimum age 8)
Warwickshire
Christmas Tour – 20th December 13:30, Adult £15, Child (Under 16) £10 (Family 2 Adults and up to 3 children £40)
Portsmouth
Text Santa – 6th December 09:30, Adult £15 Child £15
Half-Day Tour Langstone Harbour – 29th November 09:30, Adult £35, Children £20 Minimum Age 12yrs (exception can be made)
Half-Day Tour Langstone Harbour – 13th December 09:30 Adult £35, Children £20 Minimum Age 12yrs (exception can be made)
Starter Sessions
Starter Sessions are an excellent introduction to canoeing and are open to everyone from eight years old to eighty years young. You don’t need any previous experience or kit … just turn up and have a go!
Somerset
22nd November 14:00 Frome, Adult £7, Child £6 (Minimum age 8)
6th December 14:00 Frome, Adult £7, Child £6 (Minimum age 8)
20th December 14:00 Frome, Adult £7, Child £6 (Minimum age 8)
Liverpool
23rd November 13:30 Speke, Adult £4, Child £1 (Minimum Age 8 and ability to swim)
23rd November 14:15 Speke, Adult £4, Child £1 (Minimum Age 8 and ability to swim)
30th November 13:30 Speke, Adult £4, Child £1 (Minimum Age 8 and ability to swim)
30th November 14:15 Speke, Adult £4, Child £1 (Minimum Age 8 and abilility to swim)
Shropshire
22nd November 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
29th November 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
6th December 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
13th December 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
20th December 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
27th December 09:00 Nr Oswestry, Adult £6, Child £5
London
19th November 17:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
19th November 19:30 Hackney Adult, £1
22nd November 11:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
26th November 17:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
26th November 19:30 Hackney Adult, £1
29th November 11:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
3rd December 17:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
3rd December 19:30 Hackney Adult, £1
6th December 11:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
10th December 17:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
10th December 19:30 Hackney Adult, £1
13th December 11:00 Hackney Child £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
17th December 17:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
20th December 11:00 Hackney Child, £1 (Ages 9-18yrs)
East Sussex
18th November 18:00 St Leonards-on-Sea Adult £4, Child £4
25th November 18:00 St Leonards-on-Sea Adult £4, Child £4
Middlesex
These “FREE” Pool Sessions are part of the “Sportivate Girls Can Paddle programme” and running every Friday up to 12th December.
21st November 21:00 Hampton, Girls Only, “FREE” (Minimum Age 14)
28th November 21:00 Hampton, Girls Only, “FREE” (Minimum Age 14)
5th December 21:00 Hampton, Girls Only, “FREE” (Minimum Age 14)
12th December 21:00 Hampton, Girls Only, “FREE” (Minimum Age 14)
As new activities and events are registered, we will continue to add them to the list. Please bookmark this page and keep checking for all the latest dates and venues!
Go Canoeing providers may be able to offer further activities and dates. Please check out our list of Go Canoeing providers.