Kayaking Trips in England: The 7 Best, Priced and Timed

1.Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

You’ll learn basic sea-kayaking skills from a qualified instructor before paddling around Newquay’s cliffs, coves, and smugglers caves in a sit-on-top kayak. James is one of the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. The two-hour session suits beginners, children over 8, and anyone with moderate fitness.

“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”

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2.Guided Wildlife and Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join Kieran for a three-hour tandem kayak trip along the English Riviera, with sea caves, rock formations, remote coves, fossils, wild coastal herbs, and a beach campfire. You’ll receive paddling instruction, safety gear, and technical clothing if needed. Wildlife sightings can include seals, seabirds, and cetaceans, but are never guaranteed.

“We all had a fab time. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. We were really lucky to have beautiful weather and manged to see lots of wildlife.”

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3.Bristol Paddleboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $62Best value

Learn stand-up paddleboarding on Bristol’s Floating Harbour during a 2.5-hour session with SUP Bristol. You’ll cover safety, kneeling, standing, turns, self-rescue, and a guided harbour journey. Groups are capped at eight per instructor, with wetsuits, lifejackets, quality boards, showers, and changing facilities provided.

“It was amazing. One of the best gifting idea for your loved ones. Even the people who are not at all confident with water can have a great time and lesson of paddle boarding. I can say that it is because of the best instructor we had there. He made it easy for everyone and alsRead more”

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4.Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

At Arden Sailing Club near Eckington, Alex, James, and the Wittering SUP team teach beginners to kneel, stand, turn, and paddle safely before leading a peaceful River Avon safari. All equipment is provided. The 2.5-hour session suits ages 12 and up who can swim 50 metres.

“Spent this summer taking groups of Sea Cadets (aged 10-18) on the water with Wittering SUP. As well as learning to SUP, they've had a fantastic time and all want to come again! The instructors are very professional and are brilliant with our young people!”

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5.1:1 Private Paddleboarding Tour For Beginners on The River Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $136

This 90-minute private SUP lesson on the River Avon is built for beginners, with one-to-one coaching from Alex or James. You will learn balance, paddle technique, safety, self-rescue, and simple turns before enjoying a calm river safari. The session starts at Arden Sailing Club, reached via Revill’s Farm Shop near Worcester.

“Booked a 1-1 for my husband, he had a great time. James was informative and patient, was able to stand up and explore the river within the 90min session.”

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6.Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about four hours sea kayaking from Teignmouth with Paddle Devon. After a safety briefing, guides such as Nils, Nile, or Dave help you learn the basics before a relaxed paddle toward Teignmouth Town Beach and a 30-minute beach stop. Equipment is supplied, but you need your own wetsuit or clothing that can get wet.

“Nils was a great host. Very friendly and welcoming. He was also an excellent instructor. Two novice adults and two beginner children with only one capsize between us! A super day out.”

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7.Stand up Paddleboarding on the beautiful Thames at Richmond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding on the Thames with Paddle Richmond. Your instructor provides a safety briefing, equipment, buoyancy aid and patient coaching, then leads a small group toward Teddington, Richmond Lock, Kew or Chiswick, depending on the tide. Guides may include Sarah, Nigel, Peter, Suzanne or Sophy, and a few photos are included.

“Enjoyable and instructive afternoon….Suzanne and Peter are excellent coaches and Richmond waterfront a perfect setting to tryout. Had great if eventful time on the paddle board and will repeat soon!”

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