Voted Best Tour in Shropshire, Central England
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Scenic Float Tours
Join us on the largest rafts in the UK! Suitable for all ages, families, groups and schools. Let your guide row you downstream with a guided tour through Ironbridge to Jackfield where you will depart the raft to continue your day out on foot.
Canoe & Kayak Hire
With a choice of 1, 2 or 6 hour full day hire in a Canadian canoe (2/3 seater) or single/double kayak. Full day hire runs from Atcham to Ironbridge with time to picnic along the way. We provide transport up to the start point for full day hire.
Mini-Raft Hire
Our 10ft mini-rafts are great for family, friends and groups who want an independent trip. A 7½ mile route with time to picnic in your raft as you float along or our 1 hour little rapid run, taking you under the iron bridge and through a short fun rapid. We provide transport up to the start point on the 7½ mile route.
Mega Stand Up Paddle Board Hire
Our giant SUP’s are great fun for groups who are a bit more adventurous but still want their own trip. Enjoy time on the river with family and friends on our 7½ mile route with time to picnic along the way. We provide transport up to the start point.
Where to Meet
All our raft trips and hire of boats start at the Wharfage car park at our Little Green Kiosk next to the Museum of the Gorge. We have a 2 minute walk to the river for our guided scenic float trips, 1 and 2 hour canoe/kayak hire and our 1 hour little rapid run. Please arrive 10 minutes before your trip time.
What to Expect
After a quick safety briefing, you will set off on your raft tour, rowed by an experienced guide along the River Severn, visiting both historical and beautiful sights. Free photos will be emailed to you the same day.
After departing the raft in Jackfield you are then free to explore on foot. Enjoy a drink at a local pub or take a short stroll to the Maws Craft Centre or Jackfield Tile Museum. The walk back into Ironbridge takes approximately 15 minutes as you pass by the Robin Hood pub, Bedlam Furnace and of course the iron bridge itself. There are lots of pubs and cafes in Ironbridge to visit for a bite to eat and independent shops and retailers in both Ironbridge and Merrythought Village.
For the full day hire of canoes, kayaks, mini-rafts and mega SUP’s we meet at the kiosk and provide transport to the start point where you then paddle back to Ironbridge.
Scenic Views
There are many opportunities for photos along the way, as well as a group shot taken by our photographer on our guided raft trips which is emailed to you at no extra cost as a momento of your day.
Services & Facilities
There are plenty of cafes, pubs and shops nearby in Ironbridge & Merrythought Village. Public toilet facilities are located in the Wharfage car park where our Little Green Kiosk is based.
Guided Tours
Our guided raft tours are rowed by a trained and experienced raft guide. Along the river they will not only row the raft ensuring it’s safety but will also talk about the history and key river landmarks.
Safety Ensured
We provide and maintain all safety equipment, ensuring we keep you safe. All rafting tour guides are experienced rafters, know the river well and have first aid training from accredited institutions.
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