# Wear Canoes

Try Canoeing! From beginner to expert you are able to experience canoeing and kayaking and other water based activites with Wear Canoes Durham. Kids from age 6 and up are welcome as long as there is also an adult on board.

Wear Canoes offer canoe and kayak hire right in the city centre of Durham, allowing you to explore Durhams waterways and further afield. Explore the River Wear and discover the delights that Durham has to offer, including its history and stunning countryside. Wear Canoes is truly a perfect way to spend a day out with the family.

Wear Canoes provide everything that is requried to get started, just bring yourself, suncream, and maybe a towel for those little splashes! And get ready for a fantastic day on the river Wear!

Highlights:
- Right in the heart of Durham city centre
- Suitable for kids from 6 up (accompanied by an adult)
- Perfect for the whole family

Opening Hours:
- Open all week round (during season) from 10am - 5pm. Please call ahead to check availability!

Prices:
- 30 minutes canoe hire : £15.00
- 1 hour canoe hire: £24.00
- Half Day canoe hire: £45.00
- Full Day canoe hire: £60.00

- Type: Experience
- Location: Durham, County Durham, England
- Area guide: [Durham](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/county-durham)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://wearcanoes.co.uk/, or call +447792902214
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-3-leo4P9TgeB/wear-canoes

## Activities

- Canyoning
- Climbing
- Land and Outdoor Activities
- Sports and Activities
- Experience
- Walking, Hiking and Mountain Climbing
- Canoeing and Kayaking
- Water Activities
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Sailing

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People
- Groups
- Couples

## Nearby stays

- [Lady Margarets Park Caravan Club Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XYxuDszDmydc/lady-margarets-park-caravan-club-site)
- [Sharpley Camping](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-UouSTyLHc8hQ/sharpley-camping)
- [The Croft Campsite Just For Adults](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7SmyJKng33eW/the-croft-campsite-just-for-adults)
- [Bonners Lodge](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-DJe6MxLu3OYY/bonners_lodge)
- [Countryview Caravan Camping Site](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-gcnSeFkInXKw/countryview_caravan_camping_site)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-3-leo4P9TgeB/wear-canoes/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Prince Bishop River Cruiser](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xYJ5BEoVdqN8/prince-bishop-river-cruiser)
- [The Durham Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-QZ7sTPIvRY-f/the-durham-treasure-trail)
- [Durham Museum and Heritage Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-YO8R7mWBMF4x/durham-museum-and-heritage-centre)
- [Durham Cathedral](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-D-yyGnyINVMO/durham-cathedral)
- [Crook Hall & Gardens](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-bsr5uMovARNX/crook-hall-and-gardens)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-3-leo4P9TgeB/wear-canoes/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Wear Canoes?

Wear Canoes is in Durham, County Durham.

### What activities does Wear Canoes offer?

Wear Canoes lists Canyoning, Climbing, Land and Outdoor Activities, Sports and Activities, Experience, Walking, Hiking and Mountain Climbing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Water Activities and 2 more.

### What facilities does Wear Canoes have?

Wear Canoes lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Wear Canoes?

Experiences listed near Wear Canoes on HolidayFox include Prince Bishop River Cruiser, The Durham Treasure Trail, Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham Cathedral and Crook Hall & Gardens.

### How do I book Wear Canoes?

Wear Canoes doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://wearcanoes.co.uk/, or call +447792902214.


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