The Experience
Experience the excitement of white water rafting on Northamptonshire's purpose-built whitewater course.
Your session begins with a welcome from the activity team, where you'll be provided with a wetsuit and helmet before meeting your raft guide for a briefing.
Once on the water, you'll join your group in the raft and head onto the course. The route takes you through a series of fast-flowing sections created by the River Nene. Each run offers plenty of movement and plenty of opportunities to enjoy being out on the water.
The whitewater course has been designed specifically for adventure sports and provides an exciting setting for rafting.
Whether you're sharing the raft with friends or taking part as part of a group activity, this is a fantastic way to enjoy time outdoors and experience the fun of white water rafting.
What's Included?
- Two-hour white water rafting experience
- Experienced raft guide
- Wetsuit provided
- Buoyancy aid and helmet included
Enjoy your time on the water and make the most of the experience!
Important Information
Participants must be confident in open water and able to swim.
All participants must be at least 12 years old. If any members of the party are under 18 years of age a parental consent form must be completed and brought with you on the day.
All participants must weigh less than 114kg / 18 stone (chest size 122cm / 48 inch)
Please note if you book on as an individual there is a possibility that you may be put in a two man ducky, this is subject to rafting numbers and group sizes.
You should bring swimwear, towel and closed toe footwear (No crocs or wellies).
The Weather
White Water Rafting in Northamptonshire operates in most conditions but may be affected by extreme weather conditions or flooding.
Session Length
Your white water rafting experience will take approximately two hours, including your safety briefing.
Numbers
Your voucher is valid for one person. You can add additional participants to your booking, just get in touch with our customer service team.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to watch you go down the river or they can join you by booking in!
What To Wear
The Centre provides all participants with the following pieces of equipment:
A buoyancy aid or lifejacket, Helmet, Sleeveless wetsuit and a windproof jacket.
You must bring with you the following:
A spare pair of trainers or wetsuit boots (These will get wet), Some form of thermal top: sweatshirt or thermals, A towel, Spare set of clothing, Swimsuit, shorts or trunks for hygiene reasons under your wetsuit . The next item is only advisable if you have one, A head / bathing skullcap for warmth / hygiene under the helmet.
Availability
Subject to availability and water releases by the local river authority. We recommend booking six to eight weeks in advance. Spring and autumn are the best times to raft, as water levels are higher than in the drier summer months.
The Experience session runs on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holiday Mondays. If that doesn't suites you agenda, book in a group then you can go on every day in the week!
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire.
