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At Norwich Paddleboard Hire, we have an array of boards available for all skills and sizes of people.
You can select your booking below.
(Please note the Gibraltar Gardens pub is on-site for food and drink for afterwards!)
Tinder Tuesdays
Sunset session (18.00-19.30 & 19.00-20.30)
A night of paddleboarding specifically for singles, launch your board and head off down river, engaging in conversation with like minded people in a safe and relaxing environment
Paddleboard Pilates Class
Join us for a fitness class to remember! Pilates on the water, on a paddleboard.
15th June, 13th July, 17th August – 9am
Buoyancy Aids provided. If there is extreme weather then sessions will be postponed to the next available session. Minimum 4 participants for the session to go ahead. An Instructor will be with you to guide you.
River Clean
Discounted paddleboard rental in return for helping us collect litter from the river
£10.00
(18:00-19:30)
June 27th & September 26th
Custom enquiries/group activities/stag/hen parties/children's birthday parties
we can accommodate large groups upto 50 people and can organise games and races for any stag/hen or corporate team building day. We can also deliver paddleboards/kayaks and canoes upon request to a venue of your choice. We are always happy to price match and can accommodate any request however big or small to ensure your day is perfect
Abie Wilson
11:34 08 Sep 24
hired a kyack out and had a great couple of hours. Lots of fun 😁 Lois was a great help
Lynne Urquhart
19:22 04 Sep 24
Sunset paddleboard hire tonight great fun and Jazz was really friendly and explained everything well
Sally-Ann Reed
15:20 25 Aug 24
Brilliant people, Brilliant fun. Can't recommend enough. Two teenagers and one adult lesson. Jazz was fab - explained... everything and was so much fun to paddle board with. Thank you 😊read more
Kirsty Gibson
18:38 23 Aug 24
So far we've had a go on the tandem paddleboard and the canoe here. Was great to do with a friend and the children too!... Lovely and friendly staff. Would definitely return for a third visit! 🙂read more
Oli James
20:35 21 Aug 24
Paid my first visit to Norwich Paddle hire yesterday. Could not recommend it more, nice and relaxed setting and great,... genuinely friendly and helpful staff.read more
Abby King
15:43 19 Jul 24
Tamsin was so good sorting us out today. We had such a good time and such good value for money!
Definitely be back... 🙂read more
Definitely be back... 🙂read more
Erin Hammond
21:22 22 Aug 23
Went today for my partner’s birthday with the kids and we all absolutely loved it staff was very friendly and helpful.
Nick Tagg
16:57 02 May 23
Relaxing. Really nice way to see parts of Norwich from a different view. Will try the sunset paddle next!
Melissa Baker
20:13 01 Apr 23
Visited today (1 April 2023) and cannot recommend highly enough! First time paddle boarding and will most definitely be... returning! All the girls were so friendly, extremely helpful with all the equipment provided. Really good value for money too! See you again soon!read more
Tira Jane
23:54 16 Sep 22
We went tonight 16/9.. really cold.. myself and my 3 grown kids were met with big smiles from Tamsin. Lovely from start... to finish, told us what we needed to know and answered our many question, even put up with the constant banter.
Couldn't ask for more... but we did. she gave us tips, tricks and was assuring and honest. I.e.. the more nervous you are, the more likely to fall in.. is so true.
Not only was the instructor Lovely, the setting is too.. plenty of wildlife, waterhole, herons, swans and believe it or not 8 or 9 green parrots/parakeets... Could not believe it.
we were lucky to have the river to ourselves.. probably because I was daft enough to keep the booking in the cold weather.. but it was worth it.
Would I recommend..absolutely YES. Without a doubt.read more
Couldn't ask for more... but we did. she gave us tips, tricks and was assuring and honest. I.e.. the more nervous you are, the more likely to fall in.. is so true.
Not only was the instructor Lovely, the setting is too.. plenty of wildlife, waterhole, herons, swans and believe it or not 8 or 9 green parrots/parakeets... Could not believe it.
we were lucky to have the river to ourselves.. probably because I was daft enough to keep the booking in the cold weather.. but it was worth it.
Would I recommend..absolutely YES. Without a doubt.read more
Jon Goodrum
13:46 04 Sep 22
Helpful and friendly staff. Great fun and reasonably priced!! We both had a fantastic time. Thank you 😃👍
Amber Haylock
20:56 21 Aug 22
The staff were lovely and everything was super organised! We really enjoyed our time out on the paddle boards and will... definitely be returning soon. Thank you ✨read more
Roxi Bartram
17:36 14 Aug 22
First time paddle boarding today and we will definitely be coming back! from the time we arrived the girls were so... helpful and friendly.
we had the best time and no one fell in. thankyou so much 💓read more
we had the best time and no one fell in. thankyou so much 💓read more
Joanne Howard
18:56 07 Aug 22
Great morning spent in an instructor led session, everyone really enjoyed the morning and we will definitely return!!
Suzi Armstrong Cobb
11:33 07 Aug 22
Brilliant afternoon on the river - lovely, helpful staff and high quality equipment. So tranquil on the river 😎... we can’t wait to do it again soon!read more
Laura Barry
17:05 06 Aug 22
Splash sup rescue and safety course was awesome.
Even tho I’ve been paddling a while I have a fear of the water and... this was great to get you in the water and teach you self rescue methods. I also built up a bit of confidence and was happy doing step back turns
So 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read more
Even tho I’ve been paddling a while I have a fear of the water and... this was great to get you in the water and teach you self rescue methods. I also built up a bit of confidence and was happy doing step back turns
So 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read more
Vicky Warley
10:08 04 Aug 22
First time paddle boarding and the staff were so friendly and helpful explaining what to do. Beautiful setting, would... thoroughly recommend.read more
Cherry Greenacre
16:27 31 Jul 22
Had the best time today! First time paddle boarding and it was great! Had everything we needed and enjoyed the... experience- definitely be back!read more
Tiegan Sankey
21:53 29 Jul 22
Great idea for a hen do! Very accommodating and so welcoming, made our day that extra bit special! Shout out to Tamsin... for being fabulous!read more
Mark Rawlins
12:18 18 Jul 22
The best paddle board hire in norfolk, great location, super helpful staff, great equipment and so easy to... book.
Highly recommend.read more
Highly recommend.read more
Kieron Robert-Smith
23:33 16 Jul 22
it was my second time of paddle board. the staff are really friendly and helping to the paddle board into river.
Mark Breslin
17:52 14 Jul 22
Equipment top notch for beginners onwards. Staff excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely calm stretch of river... with pleasant scenery to take in while not having to worry about boats/cruisers.
Highly recommended.read more
Highly recommended.read more
Chloe Kelly
12:02 08 Jul 22
Incredible scenery, such a fun activity to do and the staff are so helpful and kind I would 100% recommend!!
Melita Willis
11:13 04 Jul 22
Great value for money and great quality boards. Staff are very friendly and informative. Would recommend for beginners... or advanced. Good launch poin also to explore centre of Norwich.read more
Darryl Britton
19:21 27 Jun 22
Brilliant company, would recommend to anyone.
The young girls who check you in are very helpful and provide... ample advice for beginners as I watched them do for some younger first timers.
Dry bags available, life jackets provided and also water cases for your phone at £5 a pop.
All in all a seamless experience and will definitely
be back again soon.read more
The young girls who check you in are very helpful and provide... ample advice for beginners as I watched them do for some younger first timers.
Dry bags available, life jackets provided and also water cases for your phone at £5 a pop.
All in all a seamless experience and will definitely
be back again soon.read more
Thomas Reynolds
07:36 22 May 22
the team were very professional and helpful. the equipment was fantastic and made the whole experience a lot more... enjoyable. would defo hire from them again.read more
Andie Moore
12:19 21 May 22
Fantastic experience seeing Norwich Fromm a new angle. service from Tamsin was 10/10, would highly recommend for a... great day out!read more
Tarnia Palmer
15:36 17 May 22
Lovely few hours spent on the river today at Norwich Padddleboard Hire.
So quiet and peaceful.
Tamsin was very... friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring.
Will definitely be visiting again
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So quiet and peaceful.
Tamsin was very... friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring.
Will definitely be visiting again
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read more
Jane Cole
14:21 15 May 22
The staff at Norwich Paddleboard hire were so lovely today. Really helpful, allowed us to use their launch point and... lent us a paddle when we had an issue with our own. Highly recommend. 😎read more
Kayleigh Marie
15:44 13 May 22
I tried paddle boarding today for the first time and loved it. The guy there explained everything well for me and... helped me on board. Would highly recommend and if it wasn’t for needing to rush off then I’d have stayed for a drink at The Gibraltar Gardens
Thank you for a great experience ☺️read more
Thank you for a great experience ☺️read more
Louise Willson
19:01 06 May 22
I spent a few hours this afternoon on the boards with my friend Alice
I have always thought how amazing it looked... but had never dared give it a try until now so when my friend invited me to try it with her I jumped at the chance and it’s safe to say I haven’t regretted it
I am so happy I bit the bullet!!!
I didn’t fall In at all!!! (Which is what I was most worried about!)
And I had the best time taking in all the things to see as was calmly flowed along the river also taking time out to eat a picnic on the board!!!
It was just what I needed so calming and so nice to be out in the sun and fresh air
And see the nature from the ducks ect at wensum park to a swan sitting on her nest and the sound lf the birds was beautiful
Don’t be shy the staff are so friends and the boards seam to be of such good quality and the instructions given at the start and the life jacket are all to keep you safe so don’t worry just give it a go!
Thankyou norwich paddle board hire!!!read more
I have always thought how amazing it looked... but had never dared give it a try until now so when my friend invited me to try it with her I jumped at the chance and it’s safe to say I haven’t regretted it
I am so happy I bit the bullet!!!
I didn’t fall In at all!!! (Which is what I was most worried about!)
And I had the best time taking in all the things to see as was calmly flowed along the river also taking time out to eat a picnic on the board!!!
It was just what I needed so calming and so nice to be out in the sun and fresh air
And see the nature from the ducks ect at wensum park to a swan sitting on her nest and the sound lf the birds was beautiful
Don’t be shy the staff are so friends and the boards seam to be of such good quality and the instructions given at the start and the life jacket are all to keep you safe so don’t worry just give it a go!
Thankyou norwich paddle board hire!!!read more
Doyle Horler
16:49 23 Apr 22
Great fun on the water
very helpful staff
I would recommend this to any with a couple of hours to burn...
there was a stag party there when we went with nothing but smiles and laughter from the whole crowd so fun for all
check them out
you won't regret itread more
very helpful staff
I would recommend this to any with a couple of hours to burn...
there was a stag party there when we went with nothing but smiles and laughter from the whole crowd so fun for all
check them out
you won't regret itread more
Shannon Campling
17:01 17 Apr 22
Had a really lovely day paddle boarding apart from falling and cutting my knee! The staff were really lovely and helped... me to get it cleaned up! Would definitely recommend as a family day out!!read more
Milky Brookes
16:59 19 Oct 21
solutely brilliant day with Adam, I can’t swim n tend to panic as I’m not keen on water, took me n my 21 year old out... for the day n Adam was brilliant , let’s you take it at your own pace, good to chat to with craic n banta, my son fell in n is a big lad n struggled to get back on , Adam remained cool calm n in complete control of the situation, I wanted to help ( dads instinct) but he had it all sorted 👍👍
Then it was my turn to try n stand up , 😂😂 straight in the drink n swallowed as tried to shout him as I was going in, 👍👍 he was straight there n told me what to do and got me back on the board , fell off again 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ And he was straight there again to help, had total confidence in him n the confidence and encouragement he gave us was great ,, massive thanks mate,
My wife was happy sitting near the river reading her book while the boys went off to play 👍👍
Your ok Adam, I didn’t post throne of me getting changed in the bushes 😂😂😂read more
Then it was my turn to try n stand up , 😂😂 straight in the drink n swallowed as tried to shout him as I was going in, 👍👍 he was straight there n told me what to do and got me back on the board , fell off again 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ And he was straight there again to help, had total confidence in him n the confidence and encouragement he gave us was great ,, massive thanks mate,
My wife was happy sitting near the river reading her book while the boys went off to play 👍👍
Your ok Adam, I didn’t post throne of me getting changed in the bushes 😂😂😂read more
Amanda Jenkins
19:56 10 Oct 21
Had an amazing day here today. Staff are knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. Great little free extras offered of... dry sacks and waterproof phone holders. A really beautiful part of the river which is very peaceful. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!read more
Carly Horne
15:22 18 Sep 21
We had an amazing time last weekend with Adam and the team at Norwich paddle board, Never done paddle boarding before... we throughly enjoyed it definitely be back. Great location and Near a little pub for food & drinks after - Thank youread more
Chany Hyde
17:05 23 Aug 21
Highly recommended, me and my family had a lovely morning paddle today. The man and lady that was there this morning... where really really professional and welcoming thank you to you both for a lovely morning we will be back soon. 🙂read more
Donna Cutbush
06:02 20 Aug 21
Very professional and friendly. Was nervous about trying paddle boarding for the first time. Sooooo glad I did and... won't be the last time 👍read more
Fay Bowers Hegener
19:44 19 Aug 21
We had the best afternoon as first timers. The team is so friendly and helpful with a really clear basic training and... safety instructions. All very welcoming and kind. We would love to do it again soon.
Thank you guys
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Thank you guys
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Sue Dickerson
20:56 18 Aug 21
Hired the mega board this evening was such good fun , thoroughly recommended!
Roxy Denham
14:28 13 Aug 21
the staff are awesome and would definitely visit again. had a great couple of hours. highly recommend
Andy Dodd
19:58 11 Aug 21
Having hear a lot of really good reviews about Norwich paddle board hire, my better half and I decided on giving it a... go for a different date night.. I was a little nervous to start with as I’m not the greatest swimmer but after being welcomed by the team and given very detailed safety talk, my confidence felt better.
Booking the date I wanted was really easy via the website and finding the location was even easier. The river location is stunningly beautiful and long with the wildlife we came across as the sunset.
Even though I fell in twice, we loved every minute to the point, that we booked up again while having a drink and a bit to eat at the Gibraltar gardens pub. (Same location).read more
Booking the date I wanted was really easy via the website and finding the location was even easier. The river location is stunningly beautiful and long with the wildlife we came across as the sunset.
Even though I fell in twice, we loved every minute to the point, that we booked up again while having a drink and a bit to eat at the Gibraltar gardens pub. (Same location).read more
