Join the Canal & River Trust at Binks Yard & jump into (not literally) one of our canoes with our expert instructors who will guide you through the basics for a gentle paddle along the canal.
Experience sessions at 10.30am & 1pm - These sessions give you plenty of time to learn the basics, explore the waterways and relax and soak up the beautiful scenery and wildlife.
To book on - select which session and then click on the orange 'tickets' button.
Please book in advance.
Price: £15 per adult (age 16 plus) or total price of £25 for 1 adult and 1 child or £50 for 2 adults & 2 child tickets (age 10-15 years).
Min age is 10 years old. An Adult MUST go in the same canoe with any child age 10-15 years of age. Min age of 10 to ensure that safety aids fit correctly.
All safety aids and equipment provided.
Safety briefing will take place for all sessions so please arrive at the time stated in your booking.
Each canoe has capacity for up to 2 people. Canoes may be rafted together, should the instructor feel this will be a better experience for partcipants.
This is a fantastic value for money experience that you won't want to miss. So why wait? Book your spot today and discover why life is truly better by water.
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General information:
- Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked slot (meet canalside outside Binks Yard). What3words location is //////shin.mining.frozen
- There is a pay and display car park at the Premier Inn. Car park charges apply
- Please allow 10 minutes to walk from the car parks to the meeting point.
- We suggest to wear light clothing and old trainers and advise you to bring a spare change of clothes (even if you are a master at canoeing, there is always a chance of falling in)
- Food and drink can be purchased at Binks Yard.
Refunds / Cancellations
Once you have booked on, if your circumstances do suddenly change and you find you are no longer able to attend, you must cancel using one of the three mechanisms below. We ask for your co-operation in this matter. This will allow others who would otherwise have regrettably missed out due to lack of space, the opportunity to attend this event.
Customer-Initiated Refunds
· Refunds are allowed up to 2 days before the event, refunds within this period will be automated by Eventbrite, minus the Eventbrite service charge fees.
· For cancellations made less than 2 days before the event, refunds will be at our discretion, minus the Eventbrite service charge fees. The following methods can be used to request a refund:
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1. Preferred Method: Via the Eventbrite ticket booking system using the link found at the bottom of your ticket, directing to “cancel my ticket.”
2. Emergency Cancellation: In the event of an unforeseen emergency within 24 hours of the event, by texting the staff member named in your final reminder email.
3. Email Request: If neither of the above methods applies, refund requests should be directed to events@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We will respond within 5 business days.
Organiser-Initiated Cancellations
If we must cancel an event for any reason, we will refund all bookings at their full price, including the service charges for the full ticket price.
Rescheduled Events
In the event of rescheduling, we will do so within 90 days from the original event date and offer ticket holders a transfer to the rescheduled event free of charge, or provide a full refund, including the service charges.
If the event rescheduling is not possible within 90 days a full refund, including the service charges will be given.
Covid Guidelines
1, If you or someone you live with feel unwell please do not attend the event
2, All equipment will be sanitised before each session
3, Hand sanitiser will be available to use
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The Canal & River Trust’s Let’s Activity campaign is part of our work as a waterways and wellbeing charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by water by learning to paddle. You can now support the work our teams do with children and families and make a donation on our website here.
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