The Experience
Your session starts on dry land with a safety check and outfit fitting. You'll get kitted out in a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet before heading down to the water's edge.
Once down by the river, your instructor runs through a basic safety briefing. They'll teach you the essential paddle strokes and show you what to do if anyone happens to fall in. You'll then get straight into your private raft as a group of six.
As you head out onto the course, you'll start on calmer water to get used to paddling in sync. The pace picks up quickly as the river narrows, throwing you straight into fast currents and sharp drops. You'll need to listen to your instructor's callouts as you work as a team to steer around obstacles and keep the boat steady through the rough patches.
The session gives you plenty of time to tackle the river's main features, usually running the main course multiple times so you can line up different routes. By the time you pull back onto the bank, you'll be soaked, tired and ready for a hot shower.
What’s Included:
- Private white water rafting session for up to six people
- Professional river guide in the raft with you
- Full kit hire including wetsuit, helmet, and buoyancy aid
- Safety briefing and paddling instructions
Grab your team and take on the rapids!
Important Information
You must be a confident swimmer, be over 12 years old and have a maximum chest girth of 60" and maximum weight of 16 stone.
For safety reasons the centre reserves the right to test your fitness. Please advise us in advance of any disabilities.
We will advise you to contact the centre a few days before your booked date, if appropriate, to double-check water levels.
You may be expected to jump from the raft into still practice waters as part of your initial training session.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.uk/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
The Weather
Rafting operates in most conditions but may be affected by extreme weather conditions or flooding.
Session Length
Your experience will last for around two hours from initial introduction to debrief. Please ensure that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time to sign in and change.
Numbers
Your raft holds seven people plus a qualified instructor. The price shown is for four people; contact us about charter rafts.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome.
What To Wear
Bring swimwear, a towel, a pair of old trainers and a change of clothes. You WILL get wet, but there are hot shower facilities at the venue. Buoyancy aid and helmet will be supplied. If you wear glasses, remove them or firmly secure them.
Availability
Availability depends on the location selected. Please check with our team for up-to-date times and dates.
Locations
Nottinghamshire, Wales, Northamptonshire, Yorkshire and Perthshire
(Locations are subject to change).
