General information
- This hire price is for 1 hour on the river. Please arrive in good time for your arranged timeslot.
- This hire price is for 2 hours on the river. Please arrive in good time for your arranged timeslot.
Deal overview
And there’s no better craft for it than a Canadian canoe. We have a fleet of these boats available, including canoes for 2 people - friends, couples and families need look no further.
Canoes are the perfect boat for navigation novices, so you don’t need any previous experience. Children can ride along, provided there’s an adult of at least 21 years of age with them.
In addition, there’s no need to fork out for an instructor. You can simply hire the equipment at our riverside base in Kempston Outdoor Centre, Bedford, and go for a spin on the Great Ouse at your leisure.
Included in the package are 1 hour of canoeing, paddles, life jackets, a dry bag and an orientative map. Whichever way you go, you’ll enjoy vegetation-lined banks, wildlife and flat water.
Make your booking spooner rather than later!
What does the activity include
- Canoe
- Buoyancy Aids
- Dry Bag
- Guidance
- Map of the river
When your activity starts and finishes
You can rent our equipment any day of the week from March to November at the following times: 11:00 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:45 pm.
2 Person Canoe Hire on the Great Ouse, Half Day
Deal overview
Visit us at the Kempston Outdoor Centre and hire a canoe. They’re ready and waiting on the river - the beautiful Great Ouse - and let you go on a journey of discovery.
In this hire session, which lasts 2 hours, we suggest that you go with the flow to Bedford town centre. It’s a beautiful journey, with islands in the river, plants and trees on the banks and bridges overhead. Paddling back is easy on the calm river.
No experience, training or guiding is necessary. A member of our team will help you get into the boat and give you pointers on how to use it. There’s room for 2 people on board, one of whom must be 21 years old or above.
Also included are paddles, life jackets and a dry bag where you can keep your valuables. The route is marked on a map so there’s no chance of getting lost.
Make a booking today and start counting down the days.
What does the activity include
- Canoe
- Life jacket
- Dry Bag
- Guidance
- Map of the river
When your activity starts and finishes
You can rent our equipment any day of the week from March to November at 10 am or 1.15 pm.
How does it work?
- 1Pick date and seats Calendar with real-time availability. No requests, no waiting.
- 2Instant confirmation You’ll receive the voucher by email and in your Account Area. Contact the instructor to finalise the day details.
- 3All set! Present your booking code on the day and enjoy the adventure.
- 1Buy a Gift Box or Gift Voucher Receive it by post in 24–72h or instantly as a PDF e-voucher. Includes an open-dated redeem code. View previewView preview
- 2Activate whenever you like The recipient has 90 days to activate the voucher and choose any available date in the calendar.
- 3Enjoy the experience Show the voucher on the day of the activity and enjoy!
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2 Person Canoe Hire on the Great Ouse for 1h
Hillgrounds Rd, Kempston Bedford
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2 Person Canoe Hire on the Great Ouse for 1h
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Questions and answers about the activity
How does it work?
- You’ll receive an open-date voucher. Buy now and activate the date later (90 days to choose).
- Gift. Send a gift voucher by email or request a gift box for postal delivery.
- The physical box includes the open-date voucher and a free pair of sunglasses.
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