SUP Bristol

BRAND NEW FOR AUGUST: Kayak Hire on Bristol Harbour

For the very first time, you can hire a sit-on-top kayak from SUP Bristol and explore the harbour at your own pace.

Grab a single or double sit-on-top kayak and spend two hours paddling past Bristol’s colourful harbourside, getting closer to the SS Great Britain and seeing the city from a completely different perspective.

Your hire includes paddles, buoyancy aids, a waterproof phone pouch and a full safety briefing before you set off independently.

This is a limited trial, available on selected dates only:
7th, 8th, 9th, 14th and 22nd August

Mendip Activity Centre and SUP Bristol featured in Visit Bristol’s guide to Bristol’s best water-based activities. Two locations. Two completely different paddling experiences 🌊

Choose peaceful paddling on our private river near the Mendip Hills or explore Bristol’s iconic Floating Harbour from the water.

Whichever setting you choose, you’ll enjoy the same expert Mendip instructors, quality equipment and friendly guidance, with the option to explore by kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

8 of Bristol's best water-based activities - VisitBristol.co.uk Cool off in Bristol with these things to do in and around the water, from kayaking and paddleboarding to scenic boat trips around the harbour.

Today’s Bristol Harbour Festival paddles 💦 Thanks to everyone who joined us on the water! 😊

Get out on the water this Bristol Harbour Festival for only £15 with our subsidised fun, accessible paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking sessions!

Perfect for beginners and families, each 1-hour session offers a chance to learn the basics and explore the festival from the water with fully-qualified, passionate guides.

Heatwave paddling, coastal conditions and plenty of perseverance ☀️ Saturday’s Introduction to Coastal Paddleboarding started with challenging winds and choppy water off Broadsands Beach - perfect for practicing paddle skills, balance and getting back up after a wobble!

Then the wind dropped, giving the group a brilliant first coastal journey to Brixham and back. A great day on the water 🌊