DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE ON THE RIVER THAMES
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2025 SEASON STARTS 29th March
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Adventures for Families & Friends!
Canoe Hire
Combinations with Children:
1 adult and 1 child (not recommended for small children)
2 adults and 1 child (min age 5)
2 adults and 2 children (min age is 5, sitting side by side on adult seat)
1 adult and 2 children (min age 13 for one of the children and who can look after themselves independently)
All our canoes have 3 seats.
Hire our open Canadian Canoes that are very stable and perfect for the beginner or families, however they can be tricky to paddle on your own.
From £40
Explore the Thames...
1 Hour Hires, no booking needed. Just show up & paddle!
Kayak Hire
Single Kayak: Min age 12 & accompanied by an adult in another craft.
Double Kayak: Min age 5 & accompanied by an adult (18+)
We have a large selection of kayaks, for juniors, singles, doubles and tourers.
From £35
Adventures on the Thames with Your Family and Friends...
1 Hour Hires, no booking needed. Just show up & paddle!
ROWING BOAT Hire
The boats will take four medium sized adults in weight.
Our traditional rowing boats are the perfect way to enjoy the River Thames at your leisure. Rowing or relaxing, it is a peaceful way to head upstream through the willows on the River Thames to take a picnic or a romantic trip.
From £25
Perfect for Families, Tranquility, or a Romantic Trip...
ROWING BOAT Hire
The boats will take four medium sized adults in weight.
Our traditional rowing boats are the perfect way to enjoy the River Thames at your leisure. Rowing or relaxing, it is a peaceful way to head upstream through the willows on the River Thames to take a picnic or a romantic trip.
From £20
Perfect for Families, Tranquility, or a Romantic Trip...
PADDLEBOARD Hire
Only one person per board.
Minimum age 12 and must be accompanied by an adult on another craft on the river.
We have a fleet of RED paddle boards for hire. They are super stable and great fun to explore the Thames upstream from our base in Lechlade.
From £35
Paddle the Thames with the Best Views You can Get......
1 Hour Hires, no booking needed. Just show up & paddle!
pedalo Hire
Our pedalos are safe fun for 2 to 5 people.
They have 4 seats but a small child could sit between two adults a the front.
Regrettably, due to the cleaning involved, we ask that you do not take duck food on our pedalos.
Take to the Thames on our famous swans or flamingos. If you are nervous about boating or have young lively children then a pedalo is a great family favourite. They are also the perfect exercise for a leg workout!
From £16
Ideal for Fun with Friends or Family...
ADVENTURES & DAY TRIPS
Calling all Those Looking for Bigger Adventures!
Kelmscott Manor
Embark on a serene and picturesque canoe trip along the Thames, starting from our base in Lechlade and venturing towards the enchanting Kelmscott Manor. Kelmscott Manor, located in the idyllic countryside, is the historic house that once belonged to the renowned writer and designer, William Morris. Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of this charming manor, where Morris found inspiration for his work.
Paddle the Thames and Discover the History of Kelmscott Manor...
castle eaton to lechlade
Paddle downstream back to our base at Lechlade taking in the tranquillity of the river.
This trip is the most adventurous of our trips, there are no motorised traffic or locks, however, there are a few overhanging trees and challenging sections to navigate. It’s hard to believe this is the same River Thames that we all know, as it is narrow, bendy and totally rural.
This trip is the most adventurous of our trips, there are no motorised traffic or locks, however, there are a few overhanging trees and challenging sections to navigate. It’s hard to believe this is the same River Thames that we all know, as it is narrow, bendy and totally rural.
Discover the wind in the willows wildlife of the River Thames...
lechlade to radcot
This trip is the perfect 3 to 4-hour paddle. You will head downstream from Lechlade under the stone bridge, passing through St Johns, Buscot and Grafton Locks.
This section of the river is also used by motorised vessels so care must be taken. Although busier, this section of the River still enjoys a rural setting, where you will see cyclists and walkers on the Thames footpath.
This section of the river is also used by motorised vessels so care must be taken. Although busier, this section of the River still enjoys a rural setting, where you will see cyclists and walkers on the Thames footpath.
Begin your adventure with us and explore the Thames...
ROMANTIC ROW & Picnic On the Thames
Drift away on a river of romance, by escaping the ordinary and embark on a picnic adventure on the beautiful River Thames. Our traditional rowing boats offer the perfect setting for an intimate and unforgettable experience for you and your companion.
The Perfect Day Out to Treat Your Loved Ones...
gift certificates
Cotswold Canoe Hire's Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for any occasion!
Treat someone to a paddle on the Thames, fun in a Pedalo, Romance in a Rowing Boat or an Adventurous Chalenge!
Give a gift of adventure!
Treat someone to a paddle on the Thames, fun in a Pedalo, Romance in a Rowing Boat or an Adventurous Chalenge!
Give a gift of adventure!
Great Present for Those Who Love Adventures...
GROUP BOOKINGS
Making Memories and Building Confidence!
CORPORATE EVENTS
It’s important to come together to remind ourselves of our common goals and shared values.
Hire kayaks or canoes for a morning or incorporate a more structured approach with creative and exciting team building activities, we can tailor our package to suit your requirements and objectives.
Hire kayaks or canoes for a morning or incorporate a more structured approach with creative and exciting team building activities, we can tailor our package to suit your requirements and objectives.
Team building adventures, or just a Great Day Out...
THAMES CHALLENGE
We are the most suited provider to meet all the logistics requirements to make a memorable trip down the full length of the Thames. We will drop you at Castle Eaton ( It becomes too much of a scrape upstream of here ) leaving you a steady 130 miles to Teddington Lock – We have storage barrels and or dry bags, we have a dedicated fleet of touring kayaks and canoes. We will monitor your progress and will collect you at Teddington Lock.
Push Yourself: 130miles along England's Greatest River.
HEN & STAG GROUPS
Are you looking for a fun idea for your stag or hen do? We have a variety of options for you , enjoy an hour on our famous swan and flamingo pedalos, canoe or kayak trips on the Thames, personalised SUP yoga or just pack a picnic and some bubbles and enjoy conversation on a paddle.
Unique and Fun Idea for your Stag or Hen Do.
FAMILY FUN SESSIONS
Wanna share a real experience with your kids? Come along to our family fun session. The one thing we can be sure of is you will have fun!
Whether just relaxing in nature is your thing or whether you wanna challenge your kids to some races & games our experienced instructor Pete will look after you and make sure get the most from your time on the water. Also you can try a range of canoes, kayaks and even Stand Up PaddleBoards.
Whether just relaxing in nature is your thing or whether you wanna challenge your kids to some races & games our experienced instructor Pete will look after you and make sure get the most from your time on the water. Also you can try a range of canoes, kayaks and even Stand Up PaddleBoards.
Share a Real Experience with your Kids.
CHARITY EVENTS
We can provide touring kayaks or canoes to meet your chosen challenge, together with paddles, buoyancy aids and dry bags where needed. Not sure how far you can go or what is achievable? Don’t worry, we can help you with your planning and getting the most from the experience.
The best Adventures start with on the River Thames...