The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Staffordshire, England

The sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a fun and exciting activity that everyone can take part in around the lakes, canals and waterways of the Midlands. Central SUP aims to make the Midlands a place to come and paddle for everyone.Central SUP is the only Stand Up Paddle boarding club in the Midlands. Based in Tamworth, we run our club paddles on a Thursday night during the summer months and every Sunday throughout the year. Central SUP welcomes new members both young and old. Our mission is to make the Midlands a place on the map for Stand Up Paddle boarding.We are all about having fun, meeting like minded people who all have a passion for SUP. At Central SUP you can take part in activities ranging from a chilled out social paddle on some fantastic waterways or learn new skills at our ASI accredited SUP school.

Aqua Narrowboats is a family company specialising in Private Bespoke Boat Building and luxury canal boat hire & holidays established in 2004. As of 2018 our hire boats are based at Barton Turns Marina, on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Staffordshire. This site is unstaffed except on Turnaround days, therefore please contact our Head Office at Mercia Marina in Derbyshire (we do not have any hire boats at Mercia Marina). From our hire base at Barton Turns there is a range of canal networks for you to enjoy your narrowboat holiday including the Four Counties Ring, the Staffordshire Ring, the Leicester Ring, plus many there and back routes. We are just a 3.5 hour trip to Fradley Junction and a 10 hour cruise to Great Haywood Junction, these main canal junctions mean that lots of route options are within easy reach. All our boats are rated at 5 stars by Visit Britain. The canal boats are replaced every 4 to 5 years for the best possible customer experience.

Self drive day hire narrow boat. Explore the spectacular Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Based at Denford near Leek in the Staffordshire Park District, Joshua is a 35 ft day hire narrow boat which takes up to 10 people for self-drive day trips

Self drive day hire on the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. Book a day on our 32ft self drive day boat for you to enjoy at your own leisure. Available all year round

We offer various canal boat trips for the elderly, disabled, community/corporate groups, families and friends.(Up to a maximum of 12 passengers) We Also offer 'Have a go days' where everyone has the chance to steer the boat under the supervision of one of our qualified skippers and taught the basics of Safe Canal Boating, Lock safety and Mooring techniques.

We are a Staffordshire based fishery offering a variety of waters and facilities for Specimen, Pleasure and Match fishing. Our on-site and online tackle shops have an extensive range from top suppliers including Avid Carp, Trakker, Nash, Fox, Korda and many more. All your bait needs are covered too with our range including manufacturers like Sticky Baits, Dynamite Baits and Mainline all available.

Willow Cruises offer relaxing afternoon tea and fish & chip cruises aboard 'Lurcher' a traditional-style working narrowboat. The boat can carry up to 12 passengers in its welcoming and comfortable cabin which allows amazing views and scenery of the Staffordshire canals while cruising along at a leisurely pace. There is a licensed bar onboard and bookings no matter how large or small are given a warm welcome.

Come and explore the midlands best water attraction and take in the breath-taking views of Cliff Lakes. Our Aqua Park is perfect for a family day out and will create unforgettable memories. We also have a team of expert coaches who can teach you how to wakeboard and water-ski on our purposely sculpted lakes. Finally, finish your day off with a drink and a snack overlooking our stunning lake!

Nestling beneath the wonderful Roaches and on the border of the Peak District National Park, Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre offers you a range of water sports, fishing and tailored activities for individuals, families and larger groups - from canoeing and kayaking to orienteering and team building. We offer canoe and kayak hire, taster sessions, archery and axe throwing to name a few

Stanley Head is an outdoor education centre based just outside the Peak District that caters for residential groups and day visitors. Clients include schools, colleges, universities, birthday parties, stag and hen parties, youth and community groups, and more. Activities include High Ropes Course, Climbing, Abseiling, Caving, Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Mountain Biking, Bushcraft and Survival Skills, Crate Stacking, Orienteering, Mountain Walking and much more. The Centre offers a wide range of support to Educational establishments ranging from Reception to Degree Level. Our programmes are bespoke to suit the needs and budgets of the clients so please get in touch if you would like to discuss a booking.