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Hippersons Boatyard

Explore the River Waveney by dayboat, canoe, kayak, pedal boat. Want to paddle but not sure how? You can always go on a guided canoe tour with our guide.

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Self drive Day boats can be hired by you to explore the River Waveney on the Broads National park, you skipper your “boat for the day”. The boat is available for your use from 9.15am – 4.30pm, and you can choose to use it for as much or as little of this time as you choose to. You can be reassured that your boat will have had full anti viral clean and left overnight in the fresh air, so it is ready for your party. Parking is provided free on site and it is possible to order a bespoke picnic for your experience, delivered ready for your arrival, from Beccles Station Cafe. https://www.facebook.com/becclesstation/ Buoyancy aids and all fuel is included, the party leader needs to be at least 18. Whoever captains the boat must stay under the legal limit for driving and no alcohol is to be consumed or taken on our boats. All our boats are non smoking and non vaping. We offer your boat for a day hire only, booked in advance online.
Alternatively you can hire canoes, kayaks , SUPs or a pedal boat , to help you explore the Waveney river and valley from a unique angle. Have fun getting up close and personal to nature:  Kingfishes, Marsh harriers, and herons are some of the regular sightings seen by guests. Want to try for the first time? You can book yourself a guided tour, or even a twilight tour in peak summer. SUP lessons are also provided and help you to understand SUPing on a tidal river.
Parking on site included.

Pricing

check website for latest prices https://www.hippersons.co.uk/explore#/canoehire

Opening Times

April till October – Monday to Sunday 9-5pm

Hippersons Boatyard
Gillingham Dam
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 0EB