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Events Calendar

Welcome to our events calendar where we list social events, courses and trips we are running alongside our standard hire, paddle and camp trips which are available most days throughout the season. If you have a private trip or group in mind or can't find what you are looking for then please email us so we can help.

Monday. 22 September, 2025 - Sunday. 28 September, 2025
Week 39
Friday. 26 September, 2025
6:30 pm

Campfire Flicks Harry Potter Woodland Cinema Night

Matchstick wood

Join us at our enchanted woodland for a Woodland Flicks Cinema Night watching Harry Potter

We are excited to share our woodland cinema experience with you to watch Harry Potter in our clearing. BBQ, Hot drinks at the Canoe and Brew Cafe, Popcorn and more available to buy at the venue. Join us from 6.30 for food and drink and the movie starts at 7.45pm.

Saturday. 27 September, 2025
8:45 am

Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor (PSI) 2 day course

Kempston Outdoor Centre

The Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor Qualification from British Canoeing Awarding body allows you to lead simple journeys and groups on very sheltered water. It also allows coaching of simple introductory sessions (less than 50m from the shore) and deliver the Start and Discover Personal Performance Awards (PPA) qualifications.

It is a two  day course packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

It is the first step in the qualifications ladder. Chose your craft from canoe, kayak and SUP and learn new paddlesport skills with this NGB qualification.

Sunday. 28 September, 2025
12:00 am

Learn to Kayak Intro to Kayaking 3 week course

Kempston Outdoor Centre

Join our Intro to kayaking course which will develpo your kayak skills whether a novice or someone with a bit more experience. We will cover simple self safety and rescue skills, how to paddle and chunks of theory.

It is 3 week kayaking learn to kayak  course is packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

This is a great course to expand your paddlesports knowledge and progress towards longer journeys, overnight camps and even white water. Lock in the foundations of kayaking and paddlesport today.

we have over 300 craft on site with a range of kayak options.

 

11:49 am

Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor (PSI) 2 day course

Kempston Outdoor Centre

The Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor Qualification from British Canoeing Awarding body allows you to lead simple journeys and groups on very sheltered water. It also allows coaching of simple introductory sessions (less than 50m from the shore) and deliver the Start and Discover Personal Performance Awards (PPA) qualifications.

It is a two  day course packed with theory and great practice led by expert professional coaches from Kempston Outdoor Centre in Bedfordshire.

It is the first step in the qualifications ladder. Chose your craft from canoe, kayak and SUP and learn new paddlesport skills with this NGB qualification.

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Sophie (Fun 4 Young People)
5 stars

We have used Canoe Trail for many years. Run by fantastic people with some great activities on offer. Highly recommend.

Michael (Goldington Academy)
5 stars

Regularly use Canoe Trail for DofE and our School outdoor adventure trips. Professional to deal with and an amazing team of instructors.

Gemma
5 stars

Highly recommend Canoe Trail whether you’re looking to improve your paddling or just a fun family day out on one of the river trails.

Matthew
5 stars

Just returned from a week in Scotland with Canoe Trail. It was one of the best organised trips I have done. The team were awesome, great instruction with loads of patience for those new to paddling.