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.

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 – 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).

If you would rather just hire a canoe we offer minibus transport from either our shop in Wroxham, Wroxham Railway Station or Coltishall Church at £2.50 per person to the hire centre at Buxton and then the afternoon is spent paddling back to your start point.

Buxton Canoe 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.

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	£40
3 Man / Family Canoe (3 adults OR 2 adults, 1 child: Maximum Weight 36 Stone)	£75	£55

Horning Canoe 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.

Fairhaven Canoe Hire - Based at the beautiful woodland and water gardens. This Canoe Hire site gives you instant access to South Walsham Inner Broad, a private broad belonging to the Fairhaven Trust with lots of abundant wildlife including Kingfishers, Marsh Harriers and a pair of resident otters. There are several canoe journeys that begin at Fairhaven dependent on whether you wish to explore the hidden dykes or to travel round to Ranworth which would take half a days canoeing. Canoes are available by the hour, ½ day or day.

Fairhaven Canoe Hire Notes

• In addition to the canoe hire fee you will also need to pay for entrance into the Gardens at £5.50 per adult, £3 per child. This allows you to wander around the gardens before and after your canoe hire.
• It is strongly advised that you book in advance to guarantee a canoe to be available at weekends.
• During weekdays, you will need to book so TheCanoeMan Guide can meet you.
• Please note, weather conditions may affect the cancellation of the canoe hire and the appropriate refund will be given but this decision may not be made until the day and we will give you as much notice as possible.
• If you have not done much paddling before, we would recommend to a couple of hours or a half day hire.
• Canoe hire times
  11am (Please arrive by 10.30am to allow yourselves to walk down to the meeting point where the canoes are.)
  1.30pm (Please arrive by 1pm to allow yourselves to walk down to the meeting point where the canoes are.)

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).