Liverpool Watersports Centre is not for profit, part of the charity Local Solutions. Our aim is to make watersports accessible for all, by providing a variety of affordable activities for individuals and groups. Liverpool Watersports Centre offers a wide range of activities, including paddleboarding, open-water swimming, power boating, kayaking and canoes.
Liverpool Watersports Centre also offer a range of group activities for those who want to bring a party together. These include activities for Schools, Youth Groups, Work or Team Building Activities, as well as Stag and Hen do's. Of course, you can get in touch with us to find out about additional activities we may have that are suitable for a party of your choice.
Liverpool Watersports Centre also offer a range of group activities for those who want to bring a party together. These include activities for Schools, Youth Groups, Work or Team Building Activities, as well as Stag and Hen do's. Of course, you can get in touch with us to find out about additional activities we may have that are suitable for a party of your choice.
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Liverpool Watersports Centre is part of Local Solutions, a charity working with disadvantaged groups around the Liverpool City Region and North Wales. At the heart of the centre, is a commitment to make watersports accessible to everyone and this is reflected in the mix of customers at the centre including visitors to the city, local people enjoying the activities on offer and visits by schools and groups working with disadvantaged groups.
Liverpool Watersports Centre offers a range of activities, both for individuals and groups. You can learn a new skill in either sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, stand Up Paddle boarding or powerboating being taught by one of our instructors or you can hire equipment what we call pay & play.
Liverpool Watersports Centre offers a range of group activities, 7 days a week in the summer and 5 days a week in the winter months. The centre is used by both primary and secondary school students, as well as organisations that support NEET Young People, mental health services, disability groups and Homeless services.
The Centre runs a number of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Canoeing Courses in a variety of water sports; all courses are run by qualified instructors at the recommended National Governing Body ratios. If you want to try windsurfing our sheltered dock is ideal for beginners to learn the basics.
Do I need to be able to swim? Everyone who takes part in any activities must be water confident and be able to swim 50m in a buoyancy aid. You can hire a wetsuit for kayaking/Canoeing/swimming/paddleboarding for 5 pounds if you would like to. Is there any charge for equipment? There is no charge for equipment only wetsuits if you want them for paddlesports, the price per hour you pay includes tuition and usage of equipment.
Reviews (9)
E. G.
Oct 11, 2021
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This should already be on your list of places to go! We've been here multiple times and with a large group of friends who came to Liverpool for the day.
Liverpool watersports litterly do everything you could ever wish for. From open water swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, water adventure course and more! You can hire a wet suit if you don't have your own or brave enough not to use one!
Fantastic prices, great quality. All the staff are incredible so friendly, helpful and will have a laugh with you. Nothing is too much for them
You can do open water swimming no matter what experience
Liverpool watersports litterly do everything you could ever wish for. From open water swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, water adventure course and more! You can hire a wet suit if you don't have your own or brave enough not to use one!
Fantastic prices, great quality. All the staff are incredible so friendly, helpful and will have a laugh with you. Nothing is too much for them
You can do open water swimming no matter what experience
Anna
Sep 15, 2021
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My friends and I tried paddle boarding last Saturday and we loved it ! Had a great afternoon. The team were really nice, the facilities were clean and following covid guidelines. We will definitely come back !
Whether you are visiting Liverpool or you live in the city, seeing the Docks from the water is a must ! Thank you guys !
Whether you are visiting Liverpool or you live in the city, seeing the Docks from the water is a must ! Thank you guys !
Mike Parry
Sep 14, 2021
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Thorna
Aug 29, 2021
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Graham Lowkes
Jul 17, 2021
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Brilliant time on the kayaks. Great staff who are helpful and happy to be there. 1hr in a kayak for £13 is a good price. Clean facilities. One thing to point out is you go out for an hr but unless you have a waterproof watch you have no way of knowing how long you've out for. Thanks to everyone for enthusiasm.
Anthony Murphy
Jul 13, 2021
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Charles Clarke
Apr 11, 2021
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Fabulous place, great sunsets and not busy.
Come and try out the amazing facilities here, the staff are wonderful, my son had kayaking lessons here for 6 months and we now go kayaking around the coast of Anglesey.
The prices are so reasonable and we'll definitely be hiring kayaks again ,now the weather's getting better.
There's no better way to explore the Albert Dock and surrounding docks than being on the water
Come and try out the amazing facilities here, the staff are wonderful, my son had kayaking lessons here for 6 months and we now go kayaking around the coast of Anglesey.
The prices are so reasonable and we'll definitely be hiring kayaks again ,now the weather's getting better.
There's no better way to explore the Albert Dock and surrounding docks than being on the water
Dani Spiros
Aug 17, 2020
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Paddleboarding with Liverpool SUP company was amazing. Jayne was our instructor and was great - taught us loads, put us at ease and right on the water straight away. Plenty of time to do some sightseeing and pretty unique way to explore the docks. Fell in as well once which was nice and refreshing (not too cold either). Definitely paddleboarding again!
Ben M.
Oct 17, 2019
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So Open water swimming. First time I thought I'd give it a go. The staff were really welcoming and helped out as much as possible. They had wetsuits and hats I could buy. The toilets and changing rooms were fine. The location is great and there's a lot of Dock to swim in. There's a ramp so you can ease yourself in without suffering the cold water. Even the swimming guys were friendly and offered tips about getting into the water. Free use of float thing. Remember to check website first as you need to register with a third party. Only two gripes, for such an awesome venue the parking is limited