Boating
Boat Hire
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT
How best to soak up the stunning scenery along the River Nidd. Pay a visit to Marigold Boating and take one of our boats out for a paddle!
Prices – per person for one hour – max of 4 people
THE DRILL – For Online Bookings
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allocated time slot – if you are late we can not extend your time on the river
- There is no need to queue – please go to the lectern at the main entrance to the Marigold Cafe – ensure you have your booking confirmation and present this to a member of staff on the gate. You will then be placed in the hands of our boating team
- Any person hiring a boat from the landing does so at their own risk
- Passengers must not alight or enter at points other than the landing stage
- Persons wishing to change seats must return to the landing
- Minimum of 2 people per boat
- No unaccompanied persons under 16 years
- No alcohol permitted on the boats. No persons under the influence of alcohol are allowed on the boats
- All children and non-swimmers are advised to wear a life-jacket
- Management reserves the right to refuse admission without explanation
- Management reserves the right to request a deposit
Our boats are open from mid March to the end of October half term. Please be aware that on a day to day basis this will depend on what the weather has been up to. If there is an impact on river levels after a lot of rain the river can be too high and fast to allow us to operate safely. If the river is in flood and we are forced to close a full refund will be issued. If there is rain forecast we recommend you pack a raincoat.
OAP (65+) – £6
Adult (16 – 64yr) – £8
Children (4-15 yr) – £6
Three & under – free
- If you are coming later in the afternoon please phone for time of last boat as this varies
- We have 36 boats that take a max of 4 people (includes children & babies of all ages). We only have two family boats (max 6) so there may be a longer wait if both are out when you arrive
- Boating closed if river levels are too high or fast to be safe. Call us to check if there has been heavy rain
- Life jackets are available upon request and children must be accompanied by an adult. Boats cannot be hired to a single user.
- You are welcome to take your dog out on a boat, at your own risk.
THE DRILL
Card payments only
Any person hiring a boat from the landing does so at their own risk.
Passengers must not alight or enter at points other than the landing stage.
Persons wishing to change seats must return to the landing.
Minimum of 2 people per boat.
No unaccompanied persons under 16 years.
No alcohol permitted on the boats. No persons under the influence of alcohol are allowed on the boats.
All children and non-swimmers are advised to wear a life-jacket.
Management reserves the right to refuse admission without explanation.
Management reserves the right to request a deposit
Our boats are open from mid March to the end of October half term. Please be aware though that on a day to day basis this will depend on what the weather has been up to and if there is an impact on river levels, after a lot of rain the river can be too high and fast to allow us to operate safely.
OAP (65+) – £6
Adult (16 – 64yr) – £8
Children (4-15 yr) – £6
Three & under – free