Opening Times

Ready to explore the River Thames a different way?

Here’s our regular hours. Please note our holiday hours may vary, so check back here or follow us on our socials for events, evening openings and last minute closures.

School Holidays

Monday 9.30am -5pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 5pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 5pm
Thursday 9.30am – 5pm & 6pm – 8pm
Friday 9.30am -5pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

 

Low Season (April & October)

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 9.30am – 5pm & 6pm – 8pm
Friday 9.30am -5pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5pm

Opening Information

Cotswold Canoe Hire is open from Easter Holidays through to the end of September.
We open on all English Bank Holidays April to September.
Our day and multi day trips will commence May to September. *
Hire starts at 9.30am (except Sundays, 10am). All craft must be back by 4.30pm ^
 Please check your booking confirmation for start time.
Our last hire is at 4.15pm for ½ hour. Late return will carry an extra charge.
We reserve the right to close at short notice should weather or river conditions be unsuitable for hire. For more information please see our T & C’s.
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* we may operate out with these dates depending on the weather conditions and river levels in April and October.
^ Unless stated otherwise in your booking or prior arrangement.

Take a ride upon the Thames on one of our famous swans or flamingos. Our pedalos are super stable fun for 2 to 5 people. They have 4 seats but a small child could sit between two adults a the front. 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!

Regrettably, due to the cleaning involved, we ask that you do not take duck food on our pedalos.

Our traditional rowing boats are the perfect way to enjoy the River Thames at your leisure. Whether you row or choose to relax, it is a peaceful way to head upstream through the willows from our HQ on the River Thames, taking a picnic or a romantic trip for

The boats will take four medium sized adults in weight.

Hire our open Canadian Canoes, for 1 hour, 3  hours, or full day if you turn up on the day. We accept bookings for half day and full day via our booking page. Our canoes are very stable and perfect for the beginner or families, however they can be tricky to paddle on your own. All our canoes have 3 seats.

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, as they will sit side by side on an adult seat)
  • 1 adult and 2 children ( min age 13 for one of the children and who can look after themselves independently)

We have a large selection of kayaks, for juniors, singles, doubles and tourers.

Minimum age 12 in a single kayak. Must be accompanied by an adult in another craft.
Minimum age 5 in a double kayak. Must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

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.

Only one person per board. Minimum age 12 and must be accompanied by an adult on another craft on the river.