Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre was established in 1976 by parents of the area, and has evolved into a great place for people to come and learn some great water sports, and have a go on some outdoor activities. With incredible access to the River Thames, the centre is ideally suited for it’s purpose. Activities on offer include;

• Kayaking
• Powerboating
• Sailing
• High Ropes
• Canoeing
• Climbing

All the staff at Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre have nationally recognised qualifications  and are passionate and enthusiastic about what they do. With a youth programme, school sessions, training scheme and special programmes for young people, as well as a sailing club for adults, there is something for everyone at Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre. You can even have a birthday party there if you want, with lots of fun activities for you and your friends to do!

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre is ideally situated for water sports, with access to the River Thames and the Shadewell Basin right outside its doors. With a great fleet of kayaks available for people to use, you will be able to enjoy the water the safe and enclosed Shadwell Basin if you are a beginner, or experience the challenge of kayaking on the River Thames if you are after a bit more excitement.

If you would like to get some more knowledge about kayaking, the Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre can help you achieve that goal, with courses in Kayaking. The BCU Star Tests go from 1 star for beginners, to 5 stars for more experienced people.

Why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and see how they can help you today?

Powerboating is a fun sport, but it’s important that you know how to use one properly before you start using one regularly. If you want to learn to handle a powerboat better, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre do RYA National Powerboat courses.

These courses can be done to increase your skills and confidence in powerboating, or as a stepping stone towards the internationally recognised RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence. Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre is a great place to learn how to use your powerboat better, with excellent instructors and a great view.

What better place to learn than on the water of the River Thames, with great views of the city, so why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and start planning your next trip now?

If you are interested in taking up sailing, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre does the RYA´s National Sailing Scheme. Using Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre permanently moored fleet, for people who would like to learn how to sail dinghies, this is the perfect course. For complete beginners, as well as more experienced sailors, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre can help you improve your sailing.

From April to October, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre also run a sailing club for people who want to see the city of London from a different perspective.

What better place to learn than on the water of the River Thames, with great views of the city, so why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and start planning your next trip now?

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre has a high ropes course at its disposal, one of the only activities of its kind available right in central London. High Ropes are a great way for schools, youth clubs and corporate clients to build teamwork and communication skills, while having fun at the same time.

The 10 metre high course overlooks the River Thames, and has some great things for you to do with your friends. Using the high ropes at Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre is great fun for everyone and the pinnacle of the day is the leap of faith onto a trapeze. For those who think that high ropes sounds like a nightmare, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre also has other things that you can do to build teamwork, like a rope swing and some problem solving challenges.

Why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and start planning your next trip now?

Canoeing is a great activity to do with your friends, as you are all in the same boat together. Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre has a large number of open canoes available for people to have fun in. You can relax on the water and enjoy the view, or use canoeing to help you build your strength and fitness.

Canoes can be used in lots of different waters, from lakes, to white water rivers and more and are great for building teamwork, as you all have to work together to get where you want to go. Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre can arrange teamwork activities using canoes using the great canoe raft building activity, as well as canoe sailing sessions.

There is also a canoe club that runs throughout the year, doing fun activities and organising trips all over the UK. Why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and see how they can help you today?

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre has a great purpose built climbing wall at its disposal. Climbing is a great activity for people who want to build their strength and fitness, while having fun at the same time. When you reach the top, you can also try abseiling down as well if you want!

The climbing wall at Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre is great for groups of up to 10 people and is a great idea for an activity to do if you are coming to the centre for a birthday party! With lots of different levels of climb to try, you can challenge yourself, or just enjoy the climb to the top and the abseil back down again.

Before using the wall, you will also be taught how to use the rope belay system, as well as some safety techniques that will help you when you climb. Why not contact Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and start planning your next day out now?