Description

Rediscover a sense of adventure (and what it’s like to be soaked to the skin!) by attempting tubing down a white water course in Northampton. Trying to stay afloat in an inflatable ring while negotiating through eddy’s, whirlpools and boils whilst being washed down the white water course will be a challenge. The UK’s white water rafting course grades Northampton course 2 – 3, the white water rafting grading system starts at one for a relaxed experience (a few splashes) up to six which is a stomach churning ride that is far too extreme to offer commercially. The rafting course is stimulating, exciting and breathtaking, don’t take our word for it – experience it for yourself.

Availability: This experience is available from March to October on selected Saturdays. Weather: Tubing will go ahead in most conditions. For your safety, certain conditions may lead to postponement – you MUST call the venue for a weather check. For morning bookings call the day before, for afternoon/evening bookings call before setting out. Duration: Sessions last around two hours from initial introduction to debrief, including at least five runs down the course. Please arrive a few minutes early to register and allow for time afterwards to shower and change. Sorry, latecomers can’t be accommodated. Numbers On Day: There will be approximately 18 others sharing your tubing experience on the day. Spectators: Spectators are welcome to watch from the bank. A camera will come in handy. Spectators’ safety remains their own responsibility at all times. There are usually covered facilities available, but they might not see all of the action from there. Dress Code: Bring swimwear, a towel and a pair of old trainers (clothes will get wet). Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets will be provided. If you wear glasses, you’ll need to either secure them firmly or go without. Contact lenses are OK. Guidelines: Exit junction 15 off M1 onto A45 (East) towards Northampton/Wellingborough. Head for town centre/A428 and at the large roundabout turn right under the flyover towards Bedford. The slalom and rafting course is on the right within 300 yards and the red bricked centre is set back on the right. Go past the Marriott hotel, turn right at the mini roundabout into Rushmills then immediate right along the slip road following the fenced road to the centre. Restrictions: Min age is 12. Max weight 16 stone. No experience necessary but you must be able to swim. Any medical conditions must be declared before booking and venue may test fitness. Other Info: You WILL get wet, but there are hot shower facilities at the venue.

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire