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90 minutes
City Paddle
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A relaxed out-and-back paddle for first timers, date afternoons, and quick sunny escapes.
Norwich river hire
Kayak from the heart of Norwich.
Simple kayak, canoe, and paddle board hire for couples, families, visitors, and group days out. See the city from water level.
10 min
city launch walk
1.5-4 hr
hire windows
All kit
included
Hire packages
Pick the paddle that fits your day.
Every booking includes buoyancy aids, paddles, route notes, dry-bag space, and a calm launch briefing. Beginners are welcome, and we can steer groups toward the easiest water for the conditions.
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3 hours
Half Day Wensum
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More time for the quieter bends, riverside photos, and a proper stop for coffee or lunch.
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2 to 4 hours
Group Float
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Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards arranged for birthdays, work socials, clubs, and school groups.
Routes
Norwich looks different from the water.
Start with a gentle city loop, paddle toward Hellesdon for quieter greenery, or plan a group route with a riverside stop. We keep the routes clear, realistic, and friendly for people who do not paddle every weekend.
Cathedral views
A simple waypoint for building a paddle that feels scenic, social, and manageable.
Historic bridges
A simple waypoint for building a paddle that feels scenic, social, and manageable.
Riverside pubs
A simple waypoint for building a paddle that feels scenic, social, and manageable.
Willow-lined bends
A simple waypoint for building a paddle that feels scenic, social, and manageable.
Other Norwich hire options
We want you out on the water, even if it is not with us.
If our kayaks are booked up, Norwich still has some great ways to paddle. Here are the local operators we would check first, with the craft, launch spots, and trip styles that make each one worth a look.
Pub and Paddle
Elm Hill Quay, beside the Ribs of Beef
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, rowing boats
Best-known city-centre option, with short paddles and longer pub-route trips.
2 hour single kayak from £15
Norwich Paddleboard Hire
Gibraltar Gardens, Heigham Street
Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, tandem boards
Strong for groups, lessons, gift cards, and pub tables after the paddle.
Single kayak from £19.99 for 1 hour
The Canoe Man
Norwich and wider Norfolk Broads hire locations
Canoes, kayaks, SUP hire, guided trails
Good if you want longer hire windows or a guided Norwich history trail.
4 and 6 hour Norwich hire options
Norfolk Paddle Boards
The Lions' Den River
Board hire, lessons, social paddles
Beginner-friendly paddle boarding with lessons and community paddles.
Board hire and lessons available
Availability
Check kayak hire availability.
Our current Norwich Kayaking slots are fully booked. For immediate booking, compare the local providers above for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, rowing boats, lessons, and group paddles around Norwich.
Current status
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All Norwich Kayaking hire options are unavailable at the moment. For immediate booking, compare the nearby providers we have listed.