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Kayaking in Warwickshire

Leamington Spa & Warwick
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Rated Based On 3 Reviews

• Kayaking in the heart of Leamington Spa in Warks
• Choose between a 2hr taster or full day session
• Centre is British Canoe Association Quality Marked
• A great location for families on the River Leam
 
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What's Included

Kayak Taster Day
• Experience a two hour kayaking session
• Welcome, coaching and safety briefing
• Learn how to balance and control the kayak
• Paddle up the river and through the Victorian Gardens into the nature reserve
• All equipment is provided

Discover Kayaking Day
• A day long Kayaking experience (approx 5 hours)
• Welcome, coaching and safety briefing
• Kayak tuition
• Paddle up to Warwick Castle
• Optional British Canoeing Paddle Discover assessment available, for a small fee on the day
• All equipment is provided

What Can I Expect

Try your hand at kayaking in Warwickshire on the lovely River Leam at Leamington Spa! We are offering you the choice of a two-hour taster session, or a full day paddle. Both are suitable for beginners and those with some kayaking experiences and all the gear you need is included.

The Leamington Spa kayaking centre is British Canoe Association Quality Marked, with fully qualified and passionate British Canoeing (BC) instructors onboard and ready to take you paddling on the Leam. Before you get started, your instructor will have a chat to discuss any previous experience you may or may not have, so sessions can be tailored to ensure everyone has fun.

On the taster sessions, you'll begin with a paddle out on the boating lake. This is the ideal place to get started, as you can quickly build up confidence in your kayak on the calm and shallow waters. From here, you can launch into the River Leam itself, which winds around Leamington Spa's pretty town centre, meandering through the Victorian Gardens and the Nature Reserve.

For those paddlers booked in for the full day kayaking experience in Warwickshire, you'll be exploring further along the River Leam, setting off from St Nicolas Park and out past Warwick Castle. All the training and tuition is included, with the extra thrill of being able to head off on a longer trip out. If you're up for it, you can even have a go at 'running a weir', to add an extra little thrill to your day of kayaking!

You can also ask to undergo the British Canoe assessment for the 'Paddle Discover Award' at the end of the full day kayaking day. If you pass, you get yourself a certificate recognising your basic kayaking skills as just reward for all your paddle practice.

These kayaking sessions in Warwickshire run throughout the main summer season between April and October on weekends. What we love about these experiences is that they all take place just a stone's throw from Leamington Spa centre, so it's really easy and convenient to get to, yet once you're out on the Leam, it's so tranquil!

Availability

• Kayak taster sessions operate on weekends and occasional weekday evenings from April to October
• Discover Kayaking day operate on weekends from April to October
• Activities may be cancelled or postponed in extreme weather conditions
• Sessions are not cancelled because of rain, as paddling in the rain is fun!

Location

Kayak Tasters
• Leamington Spa, CV31
• Loated in Royal Leamington Spa's famous Victorian Jephson Gardens

Discover Kayaking Day
• Warwick, CV34
• Conveniently located just a 5 minute walk from the heart of Warwick

Suitable For

• Minimum age 14
• You must be reasonably fit and confident in the water
• It is not necessary to be able to swim, as buoyancy aids are worn at all times
• You'll be asked to complete a medical declaration form before taking part. Under 18s must have this signed by a parent, guardian or responsible adult

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome althought due to the nature of this activity viewing is limited

Anything Else

• You should wear basic sports clothing which you don't mind getting damp or wet such as shorts/old tracksuit, t-shirt and old trainers, sandals or wet shoes
• A complete change of clothes is necessary

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 3

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 3 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
John Sullivan
Great day. Great tuition. Beautiful location Would highly recommend
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Juland
A really great kayak taster session with plenty of time on the water. Excellent coach, friendly, kn...
Rating: 5 stars
Phoebe
The service at the boat centre was great. The activity was structured well and was enjoyable with c...