Norfolk Broads Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire

If you have never been canoeing before, then canoeing with us could not be made easier.  Whether you are an individual, family, group of friends or a corporate event we can arrange everything for you.  We supply all the equipment you require for your trip, i.e. boats, paddles and buoyancy aids, transport up river can be provided if required.  Pre-booking is essential!

We have a range of canoe hire centres on the Norfolk Broads, designed to offer variety and choice, whether you would prefer to paddle your canoe along a small tree lined river or an open stretch of water. Both have their attractions and attract very different kinds of wildlife. Canoe hire with TheCanoeMan is the way to see it all. The beauty of paddling a canoe on the Norfolk Broads that you need little or no experience. The water is generally flat calm with little or no tidal movement and often no much deeper than chest high!

You will be provided with all the necessary equipment – Bouyancy Aids, Paddles, boat and a dry bag or barrel. You will receive instructions and a safety briefing (the details of which can be found on your booking confirmation). You will then be given a brief introduction lesson (10min) if you are at all concerned and would like a fuller Introductory lesson for a small additional charge, please advise us at time of booking. You will then be launched off into your Broads Adventure.

Wroxham Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire – From our shop Paddles & Pedals in the middle of Wroxham, you can explore the River Bure upstream and then gently paddle back downstream at leisure, taking in the wonderful scenery and flora and fauna of the Broads.  Pre-booking is sensible so that you aren't disappointed at busy times, but not always essential!

Evening Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire from Wroxham - 6pm - 8.30pm Every day of the week (only during bank holidays and school holidays)  Pre-booking is sensible so that you aren't disappointed at busy times, but not always essential!

Buxton Lamas Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire – If it’s the hidden secret of the broads you’re looking for this is the place to start with a variety of trails including the popular trail ‘The Paddle-Steamer’ take the Bure Valley Steam Train from either Wroxham (11:10 train) or Coltishall (11:23 train) to Buxton and spend the afternoon paddling back down one of the most beautiful stretch's of river in the county (its downstream all the way ie a one-way trip on the water). A half day hire is to Coltishall and a full day to Wroxham.  Pre-booking is essential!

If you would rather just hire a canoe we offer free minibus transport from either our shop in Wroxham, Wroxham Railway Station or Coltishall Church to the hire centre at Buxton and then the afternoon is spent paddling back to your start point where your car is parked (or it's a 10 minute walk from the river back to Wroxham train station).

Buxton Lamas on the River Bure, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JE	Full Day	Half Day
2 Man Canoe	£55	£45
3 Man / Family Canoe (3 adults OR 2 adults and up to 3 children: Total Maximum Weight 36 Stone)	£75	£60
Kayak Hire Minimum 2 people per booking (Single Kayak max weight 16 stone / Double Kayak max weight 25 stone)
Single Kayak	£40	£35
Double Kayak	£50	£45

Horning Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire - if it’s classic Broads scenery with a benefit of riverside hostelries Horning could be for you. The home of one of the busiest sailing clubs on the broads, Horning gives easy access to Salhouse, Cockshoot and Ranworth Broads.  Pre-booking is essential!

Coltishall Canoe Hire - More details will be available soon.  Pre-booking is essential!

Coltishall Canoe Hire Notes

• This is a one way hire from Coltishall to Wroxham which starts at 15:00 (3pm)
• The mini bus service from our shop must be used
• Mini bus departs from our shop at Wroxham at 14:30 (2.30pm)
• 48 hours notice of booking notice required

South Walsham Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire - For groups of 4 or more. From our launch point at South Walsham Broad you can access both the inner and outer broads renowned for otters and vast array of wildlife. In half a day you can, depending on how fast you paddle, be able to comfortably paddle up to St Benets Abbey, the only monastery in England that wasn’t dissolved during the dissolution of the monasteries during HenryV111 reign. With a full day you could even get round to Ranworth Church tower (said to have the best view over the broads) as well as the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s visitor centre.  Pre-booking is essential!

Beccles Canoe Hire - More details will be available soon.  Pre-booking is essential - At least 24 hours in advance is advisable!

General Canoe Hire Notes

• Additional transport outside of any canoe hire can be arranged at an additional cost of £10, eg from Norwich Train Station.
• Prior to your canoeing trip we will give you a short briefing about the river and some tips on how to keep your boats upright and going in a straight line.
• Should you require food at lunchtime there are shops and pubs within walking distance at Horstead Mill and Coltishall (Buxton hires)
• We have Canadian canoes that can take up to 4 persons (typically 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults). They have a maximum weight limit of 36 stone. These boats are ideal for the total novice or for those wishing to go on longer trips, they are capable of taking all your camping equipment & luggage for up to a week canoeing / camping.

If you require any further details or would like to talk about other dates, please do not hesitate to contact me either by email info@TheCanoeMan.com or on 0845 4969177

We can also provide you with a free leaflet Canoeing in the Broads (also available from Tourist and Broads Information Centres).