Canoeing on the River Sow
Fancy an adventure on water this Autumn? Join one of our guided or drop-in canoeing sessions along the River Sow, and see Shugborough from a new perspective.
Choose from a one-hour guided session (pre-booking essential) or a 30-minute drop-in session, with pay-on-the-day tickets available. Not sure you'll want to get on the water? Bring a spare change of clothes just in case you decide to give it a go on the day!
Guided sessions:
Join an experienced instructor for a one-hour canoeing adventure along the River Sow. These sessions must be booked in advance. Tickets cost £15 per person. Participants will paddle in rafted canoes with up to six other people, with a minimum of 2 adults per raft. Children will need to be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Suitable for children aged 5+.
Drop-in sessions:
These 20 -30 minute sessions run from 13:30 to 16:00 and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. No booking is required. Sessions cost £5 per person and can be paid for on the day by cash or card. You'll have the option of rafted canoes, or a 2-seater tandem canoe (un-rafted). Un-rafted canoes are suitable for children aged 8-10+.
Image credit: Paul Harris
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet in the formal gardens near the terrace steps (alongside the River). This is the boat launch point. What three words: replays.steady.afflicted
- We recommend bringing an extra set of clothes just in case you get wet. Please wear closed toe and securely attached footwear - sandals, sliders and crocs are strongly discouraged.
- Please allow 30 minutes to get from the main car park to the launch point. There is step free access to the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion. There is no hoist available for lifting people with limited mobility into the canoes.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Prior to arrival, please let us know of any medical or additional needs and/or accommodations required. We may be able to bring a limited range of adaptive equipment in order for more people to participate. Please email shugboroughvisitorexperience@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ticket options
Fancy an adventure on water this Autumn? Join one of our guided or drop-in canoeing sessions along the River Sow, and see Shugborough from a new perspective.
Choose from a one-hour guided session (pre-booking essential) or a 30-minute drop-in session, with pay-on-the-day tickets available. Not sure you'll want to get on the water? Bring a spare change of clothes just in case you decide to give it a go on the day!
Guided sessions:
Join an experienced instructor for a one-hour canoeing adventure along the River Sow. These sessions must be booked in advance. Tickets cost £15 per person. Participants will paddle in rafted canoes with up to six other people, with a minimum of 2 adults per raft. Children will need to be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Suitable for children aged 5+.
Drop-in sessions:
These 20 -30 minute sessions run from 13:30 to 16:00 and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. No booking is required. Sessions cost £5 per person and can be paid for on the day by cash or card. You'll have the option of rafted canoes, or a 2-seater tandem canoe (un-rafted). Un-rafted canoes are suitable for children aged 8-10+.
Image credit: Paul Harris
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet in the formal gardens near the terrace steps (alongside the River). This is the boat launch point. What three words: replays.steady.afflicted
- We recommend bringing an extra set of clothes just in case you get wet. Please wear closed toe and securely attached footwear - sandals, sliders and crocs are strongly discouraged.
- Please allow 30 minutes to get from the main car park to the launch point. There is step free access to the launch point, but several steps down to the water. There is a regular buggy service available that stops outside the Mansion. There is no hoist available for lifting people with limited mobility into the canoes.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Prior to arrival, please let us know of any medical or additional needs and/or accommodations required. We may be able to bring a limited range of adaptive equipment in order for more people to participate. Please email shugboroughvisitorexperience@nationaltrust.org.uk
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