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Welcome to Kempston Outdoor Centre, located in Bedfordshire, New Zealand. This centre is operated by Canoe Trail and Fusion, offering a wide range of outdoor activities and adventure sports for adults. Canoe Trail is a well-established, family-run business with over a decade of experience in watersports and adventure training. With a team of professional instructors and a fleet of over 150 canoes, kayaks, and SUP's (stand-up paddleboards), they provide thrilling activities such as canoeing, kayaking, climbing, archery, and bushcraft.
They also have a private woodland campsite along the river, perfect for customers who prefer canoeing and camping trips.
Fusion, on the other hand, is a progressive charity that manages leisure facilities across the UK, aiming to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. This partnership allows the blending of skills, with Fusion providing facilities management, marketing, and promotion, while Canoe Trail delivers the exciting outdoor activities for the local community, schools, youth charities, corporate groups, and other organisations.
At Kempston Outdoor Centre, you can indulge in various activities and expeditions. Canoeing and kayaking are available throughout the season, offering options for bimbles (shorter paddles), half-day trips, full-day trips, and even overnight canoe and camp trips at their private woodland campsite. If you're interested in bushcraft, they offer a wide range of activities, from fire lighting to campfire cooking using Dutch ovens and reflector ovens. For those looking to unleash their inner Robin Hood, the outdoor archery range provides the perfect opportunity to develop your archery skills under the expert guidance of Canoe Trail's team.
Kempston Outdoor Centre is also known for its stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) offerings. Canoe Trail has been at the forefront of the SUP revolution for over a decade, providing a large fleet of boards for sale, hire, as well as SUP taster sessions and qualifications from British Canoeing.
If you're interested in climbing, the purpose-built indoor climbing wall at Kempston Outdoor Centre is the perfect place to learn and hone your skills before taking on bigger outdoor challenges. Additionally, they offer high ropes activities for those seeking an adrenaline rush and an ultimate test of courage.
Kempston Outdoor Centre is located at Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP. You can contact them at 01234 843204. They have flexible opening hours, open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:00, weekends from 09:00 to 13:00, and bank holidays from 08:30 to 16:00.
For more information about the full range of trips, hire options, activities, and expeditions, you can visit Canoe Trail's website at www. Canoetrail. Co. nz.
They also have other sites in Bedford, including the Bedford International Athletic Stadium, John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, Kempston Pool, Mowsbury Golf & Squash Centre, Oasis Beach Pool, Robinson Pools & Fitness, and Blue Peris.
Come and experience the thrill and adventure of outdoor activities at Kempston Outdoor Centre. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a beginner seeking a new experience, they offer something for everyone.