Paddle Sports
Paddle boarding & Kayaking Bristol | West Country Water Park
For paddle boarding, Bristol has few better spots! Stand up paddle boarding ,SUP, inflatable kayaking, and the giant Super Jumbo SUP on a stunning natural lake in Bradley Stoke. Just minutes from Bradley Stoke and 8 miles from Bristol’s city centre.
Bring
- Towel and a dry change of clothes
- Your own inflatable SUP or kayak if you have one
- Wetsuit if you own one — hire is available on site
- Sunscreen and sunglasses on warm days
- Your booking confirmation
- A padlock if you want to use a locker
We Provide
- Stable, beginner-friendly paddleboards
- Inflatable kayaks and sit-on-tops
- Buoyancy aids for everyone — mandatory, and you must use ours
- Paddles and all paddle sports equipment
- Free high-volume pumps in our inflate zone
- Qualified staff on site and a safety briefing before you launch
What To Book
- Everyone going on the water needs a Lake Access ticket, including on your own board
- Bringing your own inflatable board or kayak? Lake Access is all you need
- Borrowing one of ours? Add Equipment Hire to your Lake Access
- We hire SUPs, 1 and 2 person sit-on-tops, 2 person kayaks, and the Super Jumbo
- Paddle Board Lessons are booked separately
- Prices for every option are shown when you click Book Now
Rules On The Water
- Ages 2 and up. Under 16s need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian (parent/guardian MUST be able to swim)
- Ages 2–6 share a board with one adult; 6–8 need one adult per two children; 9–15 need one adult on site per twelve children
- Maximum 2 people per board or kayak. The Super Jumbo takes up to 9
- Inflatable boards and kayaks only — no hard or rigid craft of any kind
- You must wear one of our buoyancy aids. Your own is not permitted
- Please inflate boards in our inflate zone, not the car park
Paddle board Bristol’s Most Beautiful fresh water Lake
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned paddler, our sessions run for 2 hours, are supervised by our trained team, and are open to all ages from 2 upwards. Furthermore, everything you need is available to hire on-site, just turn up and paddle. As a result, you can combine paddle sports with lessons, the Aqua Park, or a swimming session for a full day out.
We offer the following Paddle Sport sessions
- Lake Access – Everyone participating requires a lake access ticket
- Paddle Board Lessons
- Care Giver Admission
You may bring your own inflatable paddle board or inflatable kayaks. We do not allow hard boards of any kind.
If you’re bringing your own board, you’ll need to book a lake access ticket for each person who will be using your craft. Please note that we allow a maximum of 2 people per craft, including kayaks. If you’d prefer to hire a board from us, our options are listed below.
We hire out:
- SUP / Paddle Boards (Max 2 per Board)
- 1 Person Sit on tops
- 2 Person Sit on tops
- 2 Person Kayaks
- Super Jumbo (up to 9 people can share this board)
Note we provide Buoyancy Aids, you may not use your own.
2 Hours
On the Water
Age 2+
All Ages Welcome
SUP & Kayak
Three Activity Types
Qualified
Staff On-Site Throughout
Safety
Safety is our highest priority. No-one enjoys a day out if they get hurt along the way.
We follow the RLSS guides to Paddle Sports safety and have designed our own lake specific paddle boards to ensure you are always safe and enjoy your day.
Age requirements:
- Ages 2–6 must be on board with 1 adult (1:1).
- Children aged 6-8 must have 1 adult for every 2 children. The adult shares a paddle board with the 6-year-old, while the 8-year-old (or a second 6 to 7-year-old) has their own board. Note if your children are not strong enough to paddle on their own bring another adult or share a kayak. Our lifeguards will ask you to return to shore if you are not coping.
- Children aged 9–15 can paddle independently with 1 supervising adult on-site per 12 children.
- Ages 16+ require no supervising adults but must be confident swimmers.
Water safety is your responsibility. You’re sharing the lake with swimmers and wildlife, so please take care not to injure yourself or other water users.
Your Session, Step by Step
- Arrive Early – DO NOT inflate your boards in the car park. To get the most from your time on the water, check in at reception at least 15–20 minutes before your session start time.
- Change into your water gear using our change rooms.
- Kit Up – Get fitted with your buoyancy aid (mandatory for all – only our provided buoyancy aids are permitted on the lake).
- Inflate your board in our designated inflate zone. We have high volume inflate and deflation pumps for use free of charge.
- Safety Briefing – Next, our qualified team runs a briefing on shore before anyone enters the water.
- On the Lake – Enjoy 2 hours paddling freely, or follow guidance from our team.
- Warm Down – Afterwards, use our changing rooms, hot outdoor/indoor showers, and on-site café before heading home.
- NOTE PARKING CHARGES – Free for 4 hours
Kit List
Bring
- Towel and dry change of clothes
- Wetsuit (optional – hire available on-site)
- Your own inflatable SUP or kayak (session pass still required)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses on warm days
- Your booking confirmation
We Provide
- Stable beginner-friendly paddleboards (SUP)
- Inflatable kayaks
- Buoyancy aids for all (mandatory)
- Paddles and all paddle sports equipment
- Qualified on-site supervision throughout
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The lake itself is wonderful for swimming and the Aqua park looks a lot of fun. There’s plenty for everyone to do including paddle boarding and of course the go-carts !
The staff are very attentive and will happily help with any of your needs.
I was happy to find a vegan sandwich in the restaurant which many places don’t have.
Will definitely be back for more.
All the children had an amazing time from start to finish. They went on the aqua park first which they all throughly enjoyed ,one child needed help but with a quick shout to the life guard they had help immediately. They were all given very clear instructions by the staff before going on, there is a lot of mixed ages together which I was a little worried about but once on they are all spread out and it was fine. They all then went on the go karts! Most of the children were a little worried to try but the staff were brilliant helped with anything they needed and answered any questions they had and put them at ease.
It was an absolutely brilliant day had by all. One thing I will say is maybe there needs better signage everywhere as if it is your first time coming you might get a little confused on where to go for things.
I will definitely be back again real soon
The staff have a great deal of patience and contribute to the fun; it’s a great team.
We loved our recent SI event and will be back for sure🙂
