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Stour Valley Adventures Boat Hire on the River Stour starting in the heart of Sudbury. Hourly, day & weekend Hire of canoes, kayaks, row

Operated by Outdoor Hire Centre Network Ltd

Located in Sudbury, right in the heart of the Stour Valley and offering range of self-guided and guided adventures on the river, in the river and by the river: Paddle it, walk it, swim it, cycle it!

🛶 Recommended canoe adventures for Autumn & Half Term from our Sudbury base on the glorious and tranquil Essex & Suffolk...
04/10/2026

🛶 Recommended canoe adventures for Autumn & Half Term from our Sudbury base on the glorious and tranquil Essex & Suffolk River Stour - call us on 07498 499828 or email [email protected] to book 🛶

SELF GUIDED paddles:

🛶 Explorer Paddles: 90 min of ‘nature bathing’ in the calm upper river. Perect for having a go with young paddlers or first timers. Start time 0930. Price £45 per canoe.

🛶 Paddle’n’Pub: A gentle 2 mile / 1 hour paddle each way from our base in Sudbury to The Henny Swan where a warm welcome and lunch await. Perfect for couples, friends, families and small groups. Self-guided trip times 11am-3pm and 1130am-3.30pm. Price £90 per canoe.

🛶 One-way Sudbury to Bures: Explore the landscapes that inspired some of the biggest names in British art and get closer to nature paddling 6 miles at your own pace, stop at a pub, picnic under a willow or go wild swimming, it’s your day. Self guided trips start at 11am and well collect the boat from you in Bures at 5pm while you hop on the scenic train. One-way canoe hire price £110 per canoe.

Scheduled GUIDED paddles (per person >12 yrs old):

🛶 🌅 Evening / Twilight Paddles, 6pm-8pm (private groups up to 10 paddlers, £300)

Open 7 days a week - PREBOOKING REQUIRED

Email [email protected] or call us for a friendly chat on ☎️ 07498 499828

*self guided prices are per two person canoe except Guided per person trips. Each canoe takes 2 active paddlers and up to two younger children (

Tonight’s Private Evening Paddle on the Essex & Suffolk River Stour… book yours by calling us on 07498 499 828 or messag...
13/08/2026

Tonight’s Private Evening Paddle on the Essex & Suffolk River Stour… book yours by calling us on 07498 499 828 or messaging [email protected]

Boys bonding One-way 🛶 Sudbury to Bures: Explore the landscapes that inspired some of the biggest names in British art a...
09/08/2026

Boys bonding One-way 🛶 Sudbury to Bures:

Explore the landscapes that inspired some of the biggest names in British art and get closer to nature paddling 6 miles at your own pace, stop at a pub, picnic under a willow or go wild swimming, it’s your day.

Self guided trips start at 11am and well collect the boat from you in Bures at 5pm while you hop on the scenic train.

One-way canoe hire price £110 per canoe.

☎️ 07498 499 828
Email [email protected]

Cool off with an evening self guided Paddle’n’Pub adventure this week on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour.Perfec...
08/08/2026

Cool off with an evening self guided Paddle’n’Pub adventure this week on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour.

Perfect for couples, friends and teams, our stable two person canoes are available for 3 hour hires from our Sudbury base (£70) with start times between 5 & 7pm every evening and must be prebooked.

Call 07498 499 828 or email us at [email protected] to book.

Paddle’n’Pub on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour from our Sudbury base.Explore the upper river as it meanders th...
28/07/2026

Paddle’n’Pub on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour from our Sudbury base.

Explore the upper river as it meanders through the landscapes the inspired some of the nations best know artists as you head an hour downriver to the riverside The Henny Swan for lunch or light bites and refreshments before paddling back.

Our stable, beginner friendly canoes are available for couples, friends, families and groups looking for self guided adventures on the river.

Trip times:
11:00 to 15:00 (£90 per canoe)
11:30 to 15:30 (£90 per canoe)
18:30 to 21:30 (£70 per canoe)

Each canoe is suitable for two active paddlers and up to two

Cool off with an evening self guided Paddle’n’Pub adventure this week on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour.Our st...
24/06/2026

Cool off with an evening self guided Paddle’n’Pub adventure this week on the glorious Essex & Suffolk River Stour.

Our stable two person canoes are available for 3 hour hires (£70) with start times between 5 & 7pm every evening and must be prebooked.

Call 07498 499 828 or email us at [email protected] to book.

19/06/2026

For peaceful dip this weekend… explore the glorious Essex & Suffolk by canoe - book your hire with us by calling 07498 499 828

Address

42 Cross Street, Sudbury
Suffolk
CO102DL

Telephone

+448458623413

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