Located on the edge of Gunwade Lake next to Lakeside Kitchen and Bar in Ferry Meadows, Nene Outdoors watersports and activity centre is the ideal venue for water-based fun and adventure activities, whether you are a sailing professional or it’s your first time out on the water!
NOTE: there will be NO watersports hire on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September due to staff training.
Get outdoors today!
At Nene Outdoors, we run a ‘Pay and Play’ scheme, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy the watersports we have on offer. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, hire our equipment and use our facilities. Our friendly and experienced members of staff will be on hand to advise on the most suitable boat for you and provide any further instructions, as well as ensuring you are safe at all times. Our Pay and Play prices are as follows:
| Boat type | 1/2 hour | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|
| Family boat | ||
| Swan pedalo | £15 | £25 |
| Row boat | £15 | £25 |
| Paddle sports | ||
| Stand up paddle board (SUP) | £6 | £10 |
| Kayak single | £6 | £10 |
| Kayak double | £10 | £17 |
| Open canoe | £10 | £17 |
| Sail sports | ||
| Single hander dinghy | – | £15 |
| Double hander dinghy | – | £25 |
| Windsurf beginner board | – | £15 |
| Equipment | ||
| Wetsuit | £1 | £1.50 |
Please note, buoyancy aids and the use of our changing facilities are included with all boat hires. If you have your own equipment you’re also able to store it with us. Please see the pricing below:
| Launch fees and storage* | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | £10 | |
| Annual launch | £120 | |
| Annual storage | £150 | |
*Please note that you will need third party public liability insurance in place before launching your own equipment. Please ensure you bring a copy of your insurance certificate to Nene Outdoors reception when paying your launch fee.
Improve your skills
We offer taster sessions and training courses if you would like to develop your sailing skills. The junior sailing group runs every Saturday throughout the Summer months. We also run regular courses for adults and children from beginner sessions to advanced qualifications. Check out our Events page for more information.. Private tuition is also available – please contact us for more details.
Invite your friends!
We offer group water activities, whether it’s for a birthday party, a hen or stag do, or a corporate away day.
We also regularly host school groups at Nene Outdoors – for more information on what we offer schools, please click here.
We welcome participants of all abilities to our group experience – the focus is always on trying new things, having fun and learning new skills along the way. Visit our Groups page for more information.
Opening Hours
Our opening hours are seasonal and are highly weather dependent – take a look here. If you’re planning a special visit we would always recommend calling us prior to arrival to make sure we’re open. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
