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This event is part of the Brecks Outdoor Festival

River Discovery: Paddleboard Adventures

Explore the river with a guided paddleboarding adventure: perfect for getting away from screens and making long-lasting memories.

August 19, 2026Bookable sessions between 9.30am and 3.15pm
The Jetty, Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BG
Free, booking required
Suitable for ages 6+
Café
Toilets
Family Friendly
Car Park

Take time out to explore the river on a guided, small-group paddle: perfect for getting away from screens and making some long lasting memories in nature.

Whatever your experience level, our instructors will take you through what you need to know to paddleboard along the Little Ouse river so you can build your skills or try it for the very first time.

This event is part of the Brecks Outdoor Festival River Discovery Day. We are also running river dipping and river craft activities and games for younger children on Thetford riverside. Find out more about this event here: River Discovery Day: Family Activities

When: Wednesday 19th August

Where: The Jetty, Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BG

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Times: Available in 45 minute bookable sessions from 9.30am-2.30pm (please choose your time slot when selecting tickets)

Cost: Fully funded with thanks to The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Suffolk County Council.

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Parking: There is free, unlimited time parking in various town centre car parks nearby such as School Lane Car-Park (IP24 2AG) or Tanner Street Car-Park (IP24 2BQ)

Transport: Thetford train station is a 25 minute walk away and Thetford bus station is a 15 minute walk away.

Facilities: There are public toilets 2 minutes away on Cage Lane and the Kiosk café right beside the jetty.

 

Booking for someone under 16?

This event is suitable for ages 6+

All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult on the water and you must both book separate tickets:

If booking with a child aged 6-9, we will assume that child will share your paddleboard with you so it so it is easier to keep up with the group. Please still book them their own ticket.

Children aged 10+ will most likely be able to keep up with the group on their own boards.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Brecks team via brecks@suffolk.gov.uk or 01473 265600

Each participant will be asked to fill out a safety form before taking part.

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