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The Centre has a lively atmosphere with a vast array of activities taking place both at the Centre and at other off site locations in South Wales and the Midlands region.
We cater for all levels of ability in the following activities:  

  • Kayaking
  • Open canoeing
  • Dinghy sailing
  • Mountain biking for adults and young people

The Centre also offers activities for Schools and Youth organisations, which include structured, accredited courses, one off taster sessions, end of term activity days/half days and residential courses.

The Centre is licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority as an activity provider. Licence details can be confirmed by calling the Licensing Authority on 02920 755715. Albany Park Canoe & Sailing Centre is also a British Canoe Union Approved Centre and is inspected and appraised by both organisations.

Courses take place throughout the year, adult courses are available at weekends. School bookings are usually accommodated during the day with after school activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme proving ever popular. There is also a young persons’ holiday scheme giving youngsters the opportunity to make full use of the facilities throughout the holiday periods.

The Centre runs many coaching courses for those wishing to pass on their skills and knowledge to others.
These courses include:

  • Level 2 kayak and canoe coach training assessments
  • Disabled awareness courses
  • Bell Boat Level 1 Coach
  • Coaching processors course and canoe safety tests

A full programme of forthcoming coaching courses is available from the centre office.
Albany Park also provides the following services:

  • Corporate events
  • Whitewater trips and journeys
  • Children's birthday parties
  • Swimming pool training sessions
  • BCU coaching courses

The centre is based on the River Thames between Kingston Bridge and Teddington Lock and is well served by road, rail and public transport.

For additional information please contact the centre.    

   Albany Park Canoe & Sailing Centre
   Albany Mews  
   Off Albany Park Road  
   Kingston upon Thames  
   Surrey  
   KT2 5SL   

Tel: 020 8549 3066  
Email: albanyparksb@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

To book courses contact 0208 547 5812 or book online

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