SUP Bristol - Stand Up Paddleboarding
About
SUP Bristol plan to re-open to visitors on 8 March for 1:1 training, 29 March for group bookings up to 6 people and 17 May for groups up to 30 people, subject to Government restrictions. Please check website and social media feeds for full details of how to book.
Try stand up paddleboarding with the award-winning SUP Bristol and see Bristol Floating Harbour from a truly unique angle.
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is the perfect activity for locals and visitors alike. Explore the vibrant and historic Bristol Harbourside with SUP Bristol's expert and enthusiastic instructors to show you the ropes.
Stand up paddleboarding is a truly unique way to experience Bristol. You'll get to float in the shadow of Brunel's SS Great Britain, paddle alongside the famous Matthew, crane your neck at the cranes and wave your paddle at passing hot air balloonists. SUP is fun, safe and easy to learn – you’ll be standing up before you know it!
SUP is the perfect activity for families, friends, colleagues, or stag and hen dos. It can be as demanding or relaxing as you want it to be and SUP Bristol can tailor your adventure to match your group's time and budget. Book a stand up paddleboarding adventure with SUP Bristol and see the city like never before.
What they say about SUP Bristol
“A great way to start a Saturday”
I booked a Group Adventure with 7 friends and cannot recommend it highly enough. Good changing facilities, hot shower facilities afterwards, secure place to leave your bags, high quality wetsuits and equipment along with great instruction and guidance from Tim made this an excellent and fun way to see the docks and harbour. By the end of the 2.5 hours all of us had increased in confidence and hopefully ability too and provided much entertainment for the passing public. Would definitely do this again on another visit to Bristol.
“Great way to see Bristol Harbourside”
Lived by the harbour for years but saw it in a whole new light from a paddle board. Very chilled out and great fun. Would highly recommend to any locals or visitors
“SUPstanding! Best way to explore Bristol”
Avoid the traffic (cars) and cobbles (bikes) and explore central Bristol's harbour from the water instead. Stand up paddleboarding is pretty easy to do, you can almost wear your normal clothes, and your friends who aren't keen can stroll around the harbour instead taking pictures and getting jealous that they're not on the water too! Fun, helpful staff; located near nice pubs and cafes for afterwards; highly recommended.
“The perfect setting for learning to paddleboard” Visit England
“Step outside to discover the joys of rolling, floating and paddling your way around this adventure-packed city.” The Times
“Gliding past the SS Great Britain on a paddle board in the sun is a rather wonderful way to start your morning.” Bristol Post
Groups
Book your group SUP adventure. Having a birthday party, reunion or family get together? Why not take to the water, see the sights and have a go at the UK’s fastest growing watersport in the heart of the city. Stand up paddleboarding is an ideal activity for groups with mixed ages and abilities. You will be introduced to the basics and then be taken on an adventure, right in the heart of the city. Paddleboarding offers a unique perspective on Bristol, enjoyed by seasoned locals and tourists alike. Find out more here.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
Open (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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The above times should be used as an indicator during the recovery phase from the global pandemic.
Please double-check details by visiting the website via the link above before you visit
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent389
- Very Good7
- Average0
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- whitticombeBristol, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawaySea SillsMonday, 10th August 2020Recently had a sea skills course with Tim, we had a great day, superb location (Mumbles) challenging but not overwhelming, a great insight into planning a coastal trip with plenty of practical... Read full review
- kathryn2702Oakham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayFun group sessionSaturday, 12th September 2020We visited SUP Bristol as a group of 20 friends. The instructors were brilliant and took necessary COVID precautions to make us feel safe. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the session, thankyou for having... Read full review
- CroziecLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFantastic family supSunday, 13th September 2020We paid for a family trip so it was just us. Youngest was 8 and everyone got on the board. Everyone was able to paddle and we all had a great time. The instructor Lisa was patient and helpful. It was... Read full review