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Run in conjunction with Beccles Lido, TheCanoeMan Beccles is less than half a mile from the town centre. And now for 2021 - the addition of kayak and paddleboard hire to go alongside our popular canoe hire, allowing everyone to explore the wonders of the Waveney.
Beccles is a beautiful market town nestling on the banks of the River Waveney, close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border. The river here is lovely and has a wide range of wildlife to be seen - from kingfishers to otters.
TheCanoeMan Beccles is on one of the most attractive, unspoilt stretches of the Waveney. Our suggested route takes you paddling upstream towards the riverside pub, The Locks at Geldeston which is approximately 1.5 hours away, in your canoe, kayak or paddleboard, meaning that you can make a day of it with our Full Day hire option. The stretch of the river above The Locks pub is extremely quiet due to it being an unnavigable stretch of water, meaning you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquillity that the River Waveney has to offer. With TheCanoeMan Beccles being based at the Lido, it gives you a unique opportunity to either start or finish your day with an invigorating swim in one of the few remaining outdoor pools in the region.
If Canoes aren’t your thing and you’d prefer something a bit more stable, maybe try a rowing boat, now available from our Beccles Lido location. Available in two sizes, small (2 person) or large (3-6 people) a rowing boat is a great way of lazily exploring the Waveney. Hires are available by the hour, 2 hour, half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours).
Buoyancy Aids and a dry bag are provided – although we hasten to add there should be no reason to get wet!
How to book
1. Select a date from the calendar below. An availability list will appear.
2. From this list choose the tab for the hire duration your require.
A list of vacant launch times and the craft availability for each is displayed.
3. Click on your preferred launch time to get a booking form.
4. Add the craft you wish to hire to your basket. We will hold your launch slot and craft for 5 minutes to give you time to checkout.
Beccles Hires - 2 Hour Hire (2 hrs) | ||
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Person Canoe ? 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£30.00 | |
| 3 Person/Family Canoe ? 3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old).
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£40.00 | |
| Large Family Canoe ? 2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers.
Max weight 36stone |
£50.00 | |
| Double Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Max weight 250kg/40st |
£35.00 | |
| Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st |
£20.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone |
£20.00 | |
| Large Row Boat ? Maximum capacity 6 people |
£55.00 | |
| Small Row Boat ? Maximum capacity two people |
£45.00 | |
| Dog ? Have your dog(s) join you on the water! Cost is per dog.
If camping with us, dogs must be kept on the lead at the campsite. |
£5.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard - Additional Child ? This is NOT a separate board
Please select if you wish for a child to join you on your board.
Total weight cannot exceed 16 stone.
There must be an adult(minimum age 18 years) on the board at all times. |
£5.00 | |
Beccles Hires - 3 Hour Hire (3 hrs) | ||
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Person Canoe ? 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£40.00 | |
| 3 Person/Family Canoe ? 3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old).
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£50.00 | |
| Large Family Canoe ? 2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers.
Max weight 36stone |
£60.00 | |
| Double Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Max weight 250kg/40st |
£45.00 | |
| Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st |
£25.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone |
£25.00 | |
| Large Row Boat ? Maximum capacity 6 people |
£65.00 | |
| Small Row Boat ? Maximum capacity two people |
£55.00 | |
| Dog ? Have your dog(s) join you on the water! Cost is per dog.
If camping with us, dogs must be kept on the lead at the campsite. |
£5.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard - Additional Child ? This is NOT a separate board
Please select if you wish for a child to join you on your board.
Total weight cannot exceed 16 stone.
There must be an adult(minimum age 18 years) on the board at all times. |
£5.00 | |
Beccles Hires - 6 Hour Hire (6 hrs) | ||
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Person Canoe ? 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£60.00 | |
| 3 Person/Family Canoe ? 3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 small children (suggested up 10 years old).
Max weight 225kg/36st |
£70.00 | |
| Large Family Canoe ? 2 adults and 2 medium size teenagers.
Max weight 36stone |
£80.00 | |
| Double Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Max weight 250kg/40st |
£70.00 | |
| Sit-on-Top Kayak ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 100kg/16st |
£40.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard ? Minimum age 12 years. Max weight 95kg/15stone |
£40.00 | |
| Large Row Boat ? Maximum capacity 6 people |
£85.00 | |
| Small Row Boat ? Maximum capacity two people |
£75.00 | |
| Dog ? Have your dog(s) join you on the water! Cost is per dog.
If camping with us, dogs must be kept on the lead at the campsite. |
£5.00 | |
| Stand-Up Paddleboard - Additional Child ? This is NOT a separate board
Please select if you wish for a child to join you on your board.
Total weight cannot exceed 16 stone.
There must be an adult(minimum age 18 years) on the board at all times. |
£5.00 | |
