Spot on Wake in Henley-in-Arden is a wakeboard and aqua jungle. It will open on April 1, 2023 again. With 3 custom designed lakes, our unique set-up is ideal for all levels of wakeboarder from beginner to expert. Alongside wakeboarding, the range of other water-based activities availableSpot on Wake in Henley-in-Arden is a wakeboard and aqua jungle. It will open on April 1, 2023 again. With 3 custom designed lakes, our unique set-up is ideal for all levels of wakeboarder from beginner to expert. Alongside wakeboarding, the range of other water-based activities available
Spot on Wake in Henley-in-Arden is a wakeboard and aqua jungle. It will open on April 1, 2023 again. With 3 custom designed lakes, our unique set-up is ideal for all levels of wakeboarder from beginner to expert. Alongside wakeboarding, the range of other water-based activities available

Six places in and around Birmingham for splash in water: from paddleboarding to water parks

Multiple venues offer a safe and supportive environment to learn and participate in paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and more

Asmita Sarkar
By Asmita Sarkar
Published 13th Mar 2023, 16:27 BST

You can welcome summer in style by participating in a number of water sports in and around Birmingham. The city might be far from the sea since it is landlocked but there are canals, rivers, and lakes to try new experiences in. Imagine being able to surf on beautiful waves or go snorkeling without having to travel more than 30 minutes.

Multiple venues offer a safe and supportive environment to learn and participate in paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and more. There are venues near the city centre that teach open water swimming and other skills. They are easily accessible via public transport or by car as well and they offer lessons for people who are beginners to advanced in their skills.

All you have to do is figure out what you want to do - and the world is your oyster. Learning a new sport could be the best way to beat high temperatures in the summer. After all, the mercury broke all records in the summer of 202 and finding new ways to beat the heat might be the key to having a pleasant time during the season.

Here are six places in and around Birmingham if you are planning to take up water sports:

All you have to do is figure out what you want to do - and the world is your oyster. Learning a new sport could be the best way to beat high temperatures in the summer. After all, the mercury broke all records in the summer of 202 and finding new ways to beat the heat might be the key to having a pleasant time during the season.

SAIL Birmingham offers paddleboarding lessons and they also rent out stand-up paddle boards for £15 an hour. For beginners we offer a one-hour introductory session at a cost of £20 per person, which you must be at least 18 years to take part in, but this class is not compulsory to hire a board, you can just hire. They are located in Edgbaston Reservoir.

5. SAIL Birmingham, Edgbaston

SAIL Birmingham offers paddleboarding lessons and they also rent out stand-up paddle boards for £15 an hour. For beginners we offer a one-hour introductory session at a cost of £20 per person, which you must be at least 18 years to take part in, but this class is not compulsory to hire a board, you can just hire. They are located in Edgbaston Reservoir.

Ackers Adventure offer a number of activities including Kayaking. Their canoe/kayak sessions can cater for all levels from complete beginners to regular paddlers on the Grand Union Canal which runs through their site. (Photo - Unsplash/Brandon McDonald)

6. Ackers Adventure, Small Heath

Ackers Adventure offer a number of activities including Kayaking. Their canoe/kayak sessions can cater for all levels from complete beginners to regular paddlers on the Grand Union Canal which runs through their site. (Photo - Unsplash/Brandon McDonald)

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