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Frequently Asked Questions
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** there is a tab for 'paddleboard lessons' and a separate set of FAQS for Renting in Evesham and the Dragons
Frequently asked questions
Evesham
SUP Lessons
The boat hire moorings in Abbey Park - Evesham.
(what3words = goats.dressings.poodle)
postcode WR11 4SL
We open weekends May-September and then Wednesday - Sunday in school holidays.
11.30 ish - 4pm ish
you will see the flags and the dragons and our base is next to them, on the boat hire moorings.
for Evesham Dragons and Evesham hire, no need to book - just check we are open and come on down.
(Pershore paddleboarding is all booked in advance - select the 'paddleboard lessons' tab above for SUP FAQ)
The Dragons work well for 20 minutes.
it keeps it affordable, and for many people its the right length of time
BUT YES ! take 40mins or 60mins
Yes - you can pay be Card or Cash
For 20 minute hires, staying in our area, then no.
If you are taking equipment for longer than 20 minutes then YES, we will require you to leave a form of photo ID with us while you are out on the hire.
In the summer, the whole of Crown Meadow, next to Abbey Park, is used for parking.
For 2026 Crown Meadow is FREE to park - so we recommend parking there and walking along the river to find us.
There are also other town car parks, all of which are only a short walk to Abbey Park.
There is free parking along Waterside, both roadside and also in a free car park (///Grub.wires.limo) . This is on the opposite side of the river, so you would need to walk over the Workman Bridge top get to us.
For Dragons, or kataknus - there is no minimum age.
All children need to be accompanied by an adult
All children and teenagers need to wear a buoyancy aid that is provided free of charge.
For kayaks or canoes we would recommend upwards of around 6-7 years, when they have the strength needed to control the craft and an ability to be confident in and around the water.
All the Evesham activities are designed to be 'DRY' and as safe as possible.
On the Dragons, Buoyancy aids are not needed for Adults. Children and under 18s will need to wear them, and they are available for any adult that might want one too.
On Kayaks, Canoes, Katakanus and Mega-SUPs buoyancy aids will be issued to all for use.
Yes - Dogs can go on the dragon pedalos
Yes - they can also go on the mega-sups
No to the canoes and kayaks, as they are plastic and not so comfortable for you or the dogs.
Dogs are welcome on the River Trips too, BUT we cant guarantee this, as if there is someone on board who doesn't want dogs near them, this may have to take priority, but I am sure any dog owner will be flexible and understand this.
We work very closely with Avon Navigation Trust, but it is the trust who own, manage and operate the trip boat. Please contact them directly with any enquires about the boat trips.office@avonnavigationtrust.org 01386 552517
NO need to book in advance for Dragons or watersports equipment hire - just turn up on the dayIf you are thinking of hiring single paddleboard - SUPs - can you have an email conversation with Kim please. Safety is our first concern, and your enjoyment, and we prefer people to have previous experience (or a even better a lesson with us first). Anyone can hire a mega sup - they are so stable and easy to paddle. But if you are thinking of single sups - bung us an email and we can get it all ready for you in advance. avonriveractivities@gmail.com
YES if you are new to it - we recommend the Mega Sups. These can be paddled on your own. They are super stable and great fun. No down side, no lesson required, no need to book, all good. We do also hire single sups to people that know what they are doing (or preferably have had a lesson with us). If you are particularly looking at single SUPS, please email Kim and so she can get them all ready for you in advance. avonriveractivities@gmail.com
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