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Paddleboarding

Can I bring my own Paddleboard to Stanborough?

You may bring your own SUP along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Paddleboard sessions or if you join our Paddle Club Sessions 

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Paddle Club

(16+ only)

Independent lake paddling sessions for 16+ only. Equipment hire included, SUP, Kayak, or Canoe. No instructor will be provided. All participants need to have attended an induction session beforehand in order to book.

Paddle Club Induction

£10

  • Returning 2025

Paddle Club 

£10

  • Alternate Saturday Mornings until 14th December  - 09.30 to 11.00
 
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choose "Book Watersports" then "Other Group Activities"
 
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Go Paddle

Adult & Youth Sessions (8 years+)

Do you already have some experience Paddle boarding or Kayaking and want to practice? We provide Kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits & buoyancy aids or bring your own if you prefer. These exciting sessions, are for competent level paddlers. This is a participant led group session. If required, one of our experienced coaches will run through the essential techniques to get you manoeuvring your craft with ease.

£13 for 60 minutes - Bookable 14 days in advance


Please arrive 15 minutes before your session starts to allow time to get changed to maximise your time on the water 

  • Returning 2025

Paddle Courses

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Intro to Paddlesports

Ages 8 to 16

This is a perfect course for young people who want to gain some basic knowledge in paddle sports. This course is designed for people that have never paddled before or people who want to develop more confidence in their new hobby in a safe and supportive environment. The session is a balance of learning through games, practice and discussion to help develop basic paddle skills, water safety and an understanding of equipment. Participants will have an opportunity to try paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.

3 hour course - £37

Kayaks/Canoes/Paddleboards + wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 9th April   - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 16th April - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 29th May  - 09.30 to 12.30

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter. (You may need to use a laptop as the filter option doesn't always show on mobile devices).

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Intro to Paddleboard

Ages 8 to 16

This is a perfect course for young people who want to gain some basic knowledge in Paddleboarding. This course is designed for people that have never paddle boarded before or youngsters who want to develop more confidence in their new hobby in a safe and supportive environment. The session is a balance of learning through games, practice and discussion to help develop basic paddle skills, water safety and an understanding of equipment. 

3 hour course - £37

Paddleboards, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 8th April  - 13.30 to 16.30
  • 29th May - 13.30 to 16.30

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

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HOLIDAY CLUB

Paddle & Activity Sessions

(8 to 16 years)

These are sessions suited to autumn for young people who want to have fun paddling as well as some additional land based activities.

Bushcraft & Paddle Afternoon

3 hour session - £37

Bush craft, fire making, nature walk, den building & canoeing

Canoes, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 15th April - 13.30 to 16.30

Holiday Club Paddle & activity days

1 day session - £55

A whole day of fun filled activities including at least one watersport each day, other activities include team games, scavenger hunts, raft building and more! Each activity day has a different selection of activities to keep you busy, why not book all three to experience all the fun.

All equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids is supplied

Holiday Club Paddle & Activity Day

  • 10th April - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 17th April - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 27th May  - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 28th May  - 09.30 to 16.30
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Intro to Paddleboard - Adult

(Age 16+) 

This is a perfect course for those who want to gain some basic knowledge in paddleboarding. This course is designed for people that have never paddled before or people who want to develop more confidence in their new hobby in a safe and supportive environment. We will look at developing good paddling habits including basic paddle skills, water safety and equipment use.

We provide paddle boards, wetsuits & buoyancy aids for you, just bring a change of clothes and some closed toe shoes that you don't mind getting wet.

  • Returning 2025

        £40 per person

* If your course date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

 

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Private Tuition

May - September: £66 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head.

October - April: £44 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £22 per head

Please use the contact us link below to check for availability and booking.

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Did you know that we also offer Paddleboard Parties?

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own Paddleboard to Stanborough?

You may bring your own SUP along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Paddleboard sessions. 

Is safety cover provided?

On water safety cover is provided by our qualified team during every watersports session at Stanborough.

What should I bring with me?

  • A complete change of clothing, including socks & underwear: swim wear and a t-shirt to wear in the water 
  • Sun hat, sun cream and water bottle on warmer days
  • Layers of lightweight clothing to be worn under a wetsuit on colder days
  • A lightweight waterproof jacket
  • A towel 
  • If you wear glasses you will need a strap to keep them secure

Do I need to wear a wetsuit?

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied by us; you are welcome to wear your own wetsuit if you prefer. Wetsuits are optional in hot weather.

Is there anywhere to change and leave my belongings?

We have changing rooms and hot showers for your comfort & convenience.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside so please avoid bringing any valuable items with you.

Do courses still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, all courses and sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog).

Parking

We operate a camera parking system; you get 20 minutes free to drop off and pick up your child

A reduced parking rate is available for Adults taking part in booked activities; please speak to our team on arrival before paying for your parking.  

If you are registered with Hozah automatic payments, please contact us at stanborough@gll.org at least 48 hours before your visit so that we can apply your discount.

Please note we are unable to refund Hozah auatomatic payments 

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