Bedford Rowing Club
Bedford Rowing Club is based on the River Great Ouse and welcomes both recreational and competitive rowers. The club hosts regattas, training sessions and learn-to-row courses.
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Watersports
Discover watersports in Bedford and the surrounding area, from kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding to rowing, open water swimming, wakeboarding and water skiing. Find local watersports activities, clubs, centres and experiences for beginners and experienced participants, and discover new ways to enjoy being on the water.
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Box End Park
Box End Park is an outdoor leisure destination near Bedford centred around a series of lakes. Visitors can enjoy watersports including cable wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and open water swimming, as well as a café, accommodation and activities for all ages throughout the year.
Dog Friendly
Free Parking
Outdoor
Parking
Picnic Area
Toilets
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Box End Park Campsite
Box End Park Campsite is a lakeside campsite near Bedford offering pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes alongside a range of watersports and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy the park's café, walking routes and nearby facilities, making it a popular base for short breaks and family holidays.
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Dive With Jimmy
Dive With Jimmy offers scuba diving experiences and training for divers of different abilities, providing opportunities to explore the underwater world with experienced guidance. Whether you’re new to diving or looking to develop your skills, it’s a great option for discovering local and overseas dive sites in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Active
Blue Light Card Discount
Corporate Events
Family Friendly
Free Parking
Hen Parties
Ideal for Couples
Independently Owned Business
Indoor
Outdoor
Sport & Exercise
Stag-do
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Priory Country Park
Priory Country Park is a large riverside park in Bedford with lakes, meadows, woodland and walking and cycling trails. The park is popular for wildlife watching, watersports, picnics and family outings, and includes a café, visitor centre and children's play area.
Café
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free Entry
Free Parking
Ideal on a Sunny Day
Nature
Outdoor
Toilets
Walking
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Priory Sailing Club
Priory Sailing Club is a friendly sailing club based on Priory Country Park Lake in Bedford. The club offers sailing for all ages and abilities, including training, racing and social sailing sessions, with opportunities for both new and experienced sailors to get on the water.
Family Friendly
Parking
Toilets
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Stewartby Water Sports Club
Stewartby Water Sports Club is a volunteer-run club on Stewartby Lake offering sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and open water swimming. The club welcomes members of all abilities and provides training, racing, social events and access to the lake throughout the season.
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