River Severn Canoes
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
About River Severn Canoes
Do something exciting with your family over the weekend or during the school holidays. Hire a canoe on the River Severn for an exiting self-guided canoe trip that's suitable for age 7+ when accompanied with an adult. Choose from a great selection of canoe trips & have a fun-filled day out on the water with friends & family. There are some lovely picnic stops along the way and a couple of pubs you can visit for lunch too.
Our canoe trips are self-guided, but our qualified instructors will give you a full briefing before you head off and help you get on the water. We follow the river down and are at various points along the way should you need our assistance. Buoyancy aids are provided and we ask that you are confident in and around water.
1. Bridgnorth-Arley Canoe Trip (the most popular one):
Taking approximately 4 hours, with a lunch stop, this beautiful 10.5 mile paddle through the Severn Valley, takes you through scenic countryside and under bridges, all the way from Bridgnorth to Arley. Half way, you can stop for a picnic at a beach area in Hampton Loade. You'll finish your trip in Upper Arley, which is very pretty and has a footbridge, shop and pub.
Meet point: Bridgnorth (Severn Park Parking).
Collection point: Upper Arley
Suitable for: 7+ (Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them)
Lunch options: Enjoy a picnic or a pub lunch. Find out more.
Price: £28 per adult & £14 under 18's plus online booking fee.
2. Hampton Loade- Arley Canoe Trip (the afternoon, shorter one):
Paddle the popular route from Hampton Loade to Arley which is a relaxed 5 mile paddle downstream. Taking approximately 2 hours, with a picnic stop, this route offers delightful views and lots of pretty places to stop along the way. Finish your journey in Upper Arley, a picturesque Worcestershire village, with its lovely icecreams, footbridge, tearoom and pub.
Meet point: Hampton Loade (car park next to the former River & Rail pub)
Collection point: Upper Arley
Suitable for: 7+ (Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them and an adult must accompany all children under 18)
Price: £24 per adult & £12 under 18's plus online booking fee.
3. Bridgnorth - Bewdley Canoe Trip (the longest one):
If you'd like a full day on the river, choose our longest canoe trip from Bridgnorth to Bewdley. This 14 mile trip takes around 5-6 hours and offers some magnificent scenery, rapids and bridges. Stop for a picnic at the little beach area in Hampton Loade or you can enjoy spot of lunch at the pub or cafe in Arley. Finish your journey in beautiful Bewdley, with its array of pubs, fish & chip shops and icecream parlour and get a taxi back to Bridgnorth or collect your car.
Meet point: Severn Park, Bridgnorth
Collection point: Dog Lane Carpark, Bewdley
Suitable for: 11+ (our recommendation due to the length of the trip) Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them.
Price: £32 per adult & £16 for under 18's plus online booking fee.
4. Hampton Loade- Bewdley Canoe Trip (the train one with the lunchtime start):
You can enjoy a lunchtime start in Hampton Loade and canoe to Bewdley, stopping in Arley along the way where there is a pub, cafe & shop. This picturesque, self-guided canoe trip is expected to take around 4 hours with a stop along the way. One of the joys of this trip is the option to book the morning heritage train with the Severn Valley Railway from Bewdley to Hampton Loade (subject to availability). We'll then meet you at the start point, get you kitted up and you can enjoy your 10 mile canoe trip, getting you back to Bewdley for around 4.30pm. Alternatively, you can meet us at the National Trust carpark in Hampton Loade.
Meet point: Hampton Loade (National Trust carpark near the former River and Rail pub)
End point: Dog Lane Carpark, Bewdley (before the bridge)
Suitable for: 7+ Note: children under 14 require an adult in the canoe with them and all under 18's require an adult on the water.
Price: £28 per adult & £14 for under 18's plus online booking fee.
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Get outdoors and go Canoeing on the River Severn - fun for the whole family!
Book an extra special family day out! Hire a canoe on the River Severn and choose from a range of canoe trips that are suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Ideal for families with children age 7+ We have shorter and longer trips depending on your child's age and your preferences and full instruction is provided at the start along with buoyancy aids & a dry bag for your picnic/spare clothes.
Experience the beautiful countryside and wildlife
Most of our trips start in the picturesque town of Bridgnorth and take you down the River Severn, surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are stop areas along the way for a picnic and on some routes you can stop at a pub for lunch along the way. It's beautiful out there!
Canoe & Steam Train: Get the steam train back to the start point
Start your canoe trip in Bridgnorth and finish in Arley, where you can cross the little footbridge and catch the train back to Bewdley via the Severn Valley Railway. What a fantastic day out!
Facilities
Onsite Parking
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
Our trips start at various times and start points depending on which trip you book so please check your confirmation email for the correct information. Our trips must be booked in advance either via our website or by calling us on 07904 646162.
We are open from April to September seven days a week, subject to availability. Live availability is on our website.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (7-17) : £12.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £25.00
Our canoe trips start from £12 per child & £25 per adult. Longer trips cost a little more than this and an online booking fee is charged on booking.
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Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
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Contact Details
Severn Park Parking (in Severn Park), 23 Mill Street
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 5AF
England
The carpark is in Severn Park, next to the River Severn.
Tel: 07904646162
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