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Watersports in Chester

Find all the best places to enjoy all kinds of watersports in Chester here

Watersports on the River Dee and nearby lakes 

Take your pick from our choice of all the top watersports in and around Chester below or discover your absolute favourite watersport experiences by clicking ‘Find My Perfect Watersports’ to filter by your additional personal preferences. 

Watersports are such great things to do and near Chester you can have days out kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding (SUP), aqua parks, white water rafting, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, canyoning, river tubing and much more! You will find perfect places to try, experience, take lessons, self launch or hire boats and vessels including kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and even pedalos in and around Chester. 

Enjoy the bliss or exhilaration of being on the water with the splendid choice of watersports we have for you in and around the city either on the River Dee or the magnificent lakes just a stones throw away from the city! 

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Watersports offers and deals in and nearby Chester

Make the most of the offers and deals that come up throughout the season for the amazing watersports happening in and around Chester

Aqua parks near Chester

Enjoy the sheer joy of a day at the following aqua parks

Kayaking in and nearby Chester

Enjoy kayaking on Chester’s magnificent River Dee or the local lakes in the area

Canoeing in and nearby Chester

Sail out on the beautiful River Dee or the lakes and even aqueducts in your very own canoe nearby to Chester

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) in and nearby Chester

Find your balance and the magnificence of paddle boarding down the stunning River Dee and the beautiful lakes surrounding Chester. 

Take paddle board lessons, self launch or stand up paddle board with a group and make it a really social experience.

Stand up paddle board Yoga (SUP Yoga) in Chester

If you really want to put your balance and your core stability to the test SUP Yoga is the ultimate activity to try!

Stand up paddle board surfing (SUP surf) near Chester

Paddle boards can also be used for surfing and it’s a great opportunity to further your skills and try another even more exhilarating experience on a SUP

White water rafting experiences in and nearby Chester

Go for the ride of your life and immerse yourself in the exhilaration of white water rafting and kayaking

Swimming with sharks

Take the plunge at Blue Planet Aquarium and get up close and personal with Europe’s largest collection of sharks!

Swimming pools and open water Swimming in and nearby Chester

Enjoy swimming in some of the best swimming pools in Chester or get out there for a beautifully bracing open water swim

River Tubing near Chester

Experience the total joy of navigating river rapids in a rubber ring! 

Canyoning and coasteering near Chester

Feel the thrill of jumping into the water from the clifftops and exploring the terrain nearby Chester

Watersports boat hire in and nearby Chester

Hire boats, kayaks, canoes, paddlebards and even pedalos on the historic River Dee and gorgeous lakes surrounding Chester

Sailing near Chester

Go sailing in and around Chester’s beautiful beauty spots

Windsurfing near Chester

Feel the wind in your sails and fly through the water enjoying a day of windsurfing near Chester

Wakeboarding near Chester

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing extreme sports and will give you the ride of your life!

Self launch watersports in Chester

There are a number of lakes set up for all kind of watersports with toilets, changing facilities and cafes that you can self launch your paddleboard, boat, kayak etc…

Fishing in and nearby Chester

Chester has a number of truly beautiful places to set up your rod and enjoy a great day fishing

 

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