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Seven Sisters Canoe Centre

The Seven Sisters Canoe Centre offers sessions in canoeing, kayaking and rafting for school groups, groups with special needs, families and businesses in the beautiful surroundings of the Seven Sisters Country Park. All groups are accompanied by a fully qualified British Canoe Union instructor.

We regret we are unable to hire out boats and equipment to individuals.

Although membership numbers are limited, families and individuals can also consider joining the Cuckmere Valley Canoe Club. The club caters for all abilities and normally meets on Sundays during the season.

Kayaking at Cuckmere
Kayaking at Cuckmere

How much does it cost?

A two hour session costs £17 per person, based on eight people in a session. Contact the centre to ask about discounts for larger groups and schools.

When is it open?

The opening hours of the centre vary according to the season.

In late summer, sessions can be booked to start at 9am or as late as 5.30pm. However, in the winter the latest a session can be booked for is approximately 1.30pm, due to shorter daylight hours. Staff at the centre can advise when you make the booking.

How do I book?

To book you can:

  • complete a booking form online – use link below
  • email or post a booking form – use link below
  • call the centre on the number at the bottom of the page – it is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, outside these times you can leave a message on the answer phone.

Form – Seven Sisters Canoe Centre booking form

We recommend that you book at least a week in advance, especially in the summer, as the centre can get very busy.

Canoeist - Seven Sisters Canoe Centre
Canoeist - Seven Sisters Canoe Centre

How do I get to the centre?

The centre is on the coast road between Eastbourne and Seaford and is well connected by a regular bus service between Brighton and Eastbourne. Car parking is available.

Download our canoe centre map.

Insurance and risk assessments

The centre is fully insured. You can download a copy of the relevant insurance certificate.

Schools and corporate groups who need to complete risk assessments for their own records can download our prepared risk assessment forms. These should be completed before coming to the centre and used alongside any risk assessment that you use on school premises or at your place of work.

Contact us

For more information or to make a booking, please contact the Seven Sisters Canoe Centre.

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East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. Phone: 0345 60 80 190