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Adventure Access Seaham

Unit 1a
The Castleside
Seaham Harbour Marina
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 7EY

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Our coastal site is at the stunning Seaham Harbour Marina – join us here for stand up paddle boarding
and kayaking on the sea, and enjoy a trip to see the lighthouse by water! 


Taster sessions starting at £20, to Sunrise paddle and Breakfast. Watch the sun come up on the
water with the backdrop of the picturesque lighthouse and ocean horizon, followed by a hot
shower and Breakfast at the fabulous Flamingo cafe next door.

 

Our centre in Durham City is on the river – here we offer activities such as Durham City by SUP, Open Canoeing
and our most exciting group activity of all – dragon boat racing! Paddle through the city with excellent views of
Durham Cathedral from the river. You can walk from the site into the city center within 10 minutes.

 

• DRAGON BOAT RACING • DURHAM CITY PADDLING
• PADDLE AND BRUNCH • SUNRISE PADDLE AND BREAKFAST
• INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS • BIRTHDAY PARTIES
• SCHOOL GROUPS • SCOUT/GUIDE GROUPS
• ADULT ONLY GROUPS • YOUTH GROUPS • CHARITIES
• HEN/STAG GROUPS • SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS


Both sites have hot showers and changing rooms to use.
We are also a specialist in working with groups and individuals with additional needs. The
company was founded on the principle of access to adventure for all.


Adventure Access is a British Canoeing delivery partner, we deliver paddlesports qualifications
and training to a high standard, anything from your first personal performance award to
Instructor courses.

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  • On-Site café/restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - 6 + Open Canoeing 8 + SUP and Kayak 10+ Dragon Boating

Leisure Facilities

  • Water sports facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge)

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  • Cater for school groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Equipment/clothing free of charge
  • Experience level - beginner
  • Experience level - intermediate
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Fully qualified instructors
  • Instructor training
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Showers - Available at both sites with changing rooms.
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

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Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* We are often on the water, so if you cant get hold of us by phone then leave us a voicemail or drop us an email on Bookings@adventureaccess.co.uk and we will get back to you swiftly!

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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

Paddle boarding on the River Wear Durham CityDurham Paddle and BrunchWe are partnering with 1860 bar and kitchen at Durham Amateur Rowing Club to bring you our new Durham City Paddle and Brunch sessions. This activity involves a Stand Up Paddle boarding trip through Durham City lasting 1.5 hours followed by brunch and hot drink to get warmed up.
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