Fancy a float? 🚣♂️ Take your time and amble down the river—glide beneath shady willow trees and, if you’re lucky, spot an otter having a splash! There’s about 1km of river to explore, which is just enough to get your rowing muscles moving 💪 and your nature-watching skills sharpened 👀.
Boat rentals are for one hour ⏰, and most of our little fleet fits up to 4 people (yes, that includes babies and kids of all ages). We’ve got two big boats that hold up to 6, but they’re popular—so if they’re already out when you arrive, you might have a bit of a wait! Dogs are also welcome too!
Anyone under 16 needs a grown-up on board, and life jackets are available if you’d like one—they’re a must for non-swimmers and a good idea for kids 👶.
Most days, you can just rock up and hop in a boat! Things can get busy when the sun’s shining ☀️, especially during school holidays and bank holiday weekends 🏖️. For a quieter paddle, come in the morning.
Want to lock it in? Use our handy online booking system to reserve your spot – but remember this needs to be 48 hours before!
RULES detailed at the bottom of this page, please read before visiting/booking.
Opening Times
We’re open every day from 9:30am, starting mid-March through to the end of the October half term. We take a break over winter, so we’re closed from November to February.
The last boats head out around 3:30–4pm on weekdays and 4–5pm on weekends—timings vary a bit with the seasons and, of course, the whims of the great British weather!
Speaking of weather… heavy rain can raise the river levels and make things a bit too wild for safe boating. If it’s been particularly soggy lately, give us a call before heading over to check if we’re still rowing!
Price
OAP (65+) £7
Adult (16 – 64yr) £9
Children (4-15 yr) £6
Three & under Free
RULES
- No alcohol permitted on the boats.
- Any person under the influence of alcohol & deemed unfit by management to row safely will not be allowed on the boats.
- Minimum of 2 people per boat.
- No unaccompanied persons under 16 years.
- No diving or jumping into the water
- We are not responsible for the loss of personal items
- Please wait for an attendant to help you in and out of your boat.
- Any misuse of the boats by the rowers will cause termination of use.
- Management reserves the right to refuse admission without explanation.
- Management reserves the right to request a deposit
- Passengers must not alight or enter at points other than the landing stage
- No lifeguards on duty
