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Tour Operator: Let's Get Lost 2h 30m Travel method:   Boat Region / Starts from: Birmingham

Paddle and Paint

Immerse yourself in nature, delve into textures and play with the joy of artistic creation.

Guided Trip Rates:
(Please note, only guided trips are available)
Adults (Ages 18+ ) - £50
Children (Ages 5 -17) - £45

Duration:

2.5 hours

About:

Paddle down the River Soar, immerse yourself in nature and play with some paint! Embrace the spills and mistakes, scratch into the page, layer and enjoy the feeling of textures beneath your fingertips. Fuel up with some quick snacks and drinks before finishing your projects, hopping back on your crafts and returning with your new creations.

Itinerary:

Starting Point: Proctors Park
From the starting point at Proctors Park we will set off towards our island campsite, around 30 minutes paddle away. Once we arrive we will meet our in-house artist and begin our session. Share some laughs with friends - old and new alike, with this playful artistic experience. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Finishing off:
Once the session is complete, and you have finished your pieces, we will head back onto the water and return to our start point.

Themes:

The Paddle and Paint experience is offered with 4 different theme, allowing you explore the craft of painting in an experience tailored to you. All sessions include fun and games, light snacks and drinks, and time to brush up on your artistic abilities.

Below is a list of themes available for you and your group. Find your passion, and join us for a truly unique outdoor artistic experience.

Textures:
Let loose and rediscover the simple joy of art by exploring the different textures available through a range of illustrative mediums. Take the pressure off, play around and create something truly unique by following the flow of fun.

People:
Bring along your friends and family, and learn to recreate their familiar features using quirky characterisations techniques. Create experimental versions of real life people, try new shapes and colours, learn personalisation in illustration from a children’s book illustrator.

Painting Pottery:
Spend the afternoon painting a vase by taking inspiration from the nature around you. Vase is provided by us for a small additional fee.

Nature:
Practise painting landscapes whilst immersed within one. Recreate your favourite memory in nature drawing inspiration from the senses, and the natural world around us.

What's Included

  • Kayak, buoyancy aid, paddle
  • Safety briefing
  • Use of art supplies
  • Paddlesports guide
  • Artistic advise

Please note that bookings can only be made by persons 18 years old or over!

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##Changes or Cancellation by You

THIS CLAUSE 5 IS IN ADDITION TO ANY LEGAL RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO CANCEL WITHIN THE CANCELLATION PERIOD AS DETAILED FURTHER IN CLAUSE 1.6 ABOVE.
5.1. At any time prior to the Booked Activity Date, Our staff will try (within reason) to assist You if You need to Change:
a. the Booked Activity Date to alternative dates which We offer; or
b. the Booked Activity to an alternative Adventure Activity.
5.2. You can change your trip time and date up to 7 days prior to your current trip date free of charge, up to 48 hours prior to your trip date will incur a 20% fee, within 48hours will result in a 100% trip fee being taken. The cancellation policy still applies from the original booked date.
a. if Your Change increases the cost of the Booked Activity You will be invoiced for the additional amount which You must pay by the date stipulated on the revised Booking Confirmation or the date We specify.
5.3. For avoidance of doubt, if You or, where applicable, a member of Your Family or the Young Person for whom You have made the Booking, decides not to take part in a Booked Activity on one or more of the Booked Activity Dates, for whatever reason, You will not be entitled to a refund.
5.4. You will not be entitled to a refund if You cancel the Booked Activity.

##Changes or Cancellation by Us
6.1. Whilst We try not to make any Changes We reserve the right to make minor Changes, or Changes required by law, to the facilities and the Booked Activity (in whole or part) both before and after You receive the Booking Confirmation and for the duration of the Booked Activity. We will notify You in advance where possible.
6.2. Session duration will vary depending on the type of trip as follows:

a. Paddle To The Pub - 4 hours.
b. Picnic & Paddle - 4 hours.

c. Explorer Trip - 2 hours.
d. Taster Paddle - 1 hour.
6.3. We may need to Change or cancel Your Booked Activity in whole or part:
a. due to number of Participants; or
b. in exceptional circumstances We may need to Change or cancel Your Booked Activity in whole or part due to an Event Outside of Our Control;
6.4. If We have to make a significant Change or cancel all or part of Your Booked Activity under clause 6.3 You are entitled to:
a. receive a full refund for the Booked Activity; or
b. make an alternative Booking. If the alternative Booking is more expensive, We will ask You to pay the difference. If the alternative is less expensive, We will refund the difference.
6.5. We do not accept liability or pay compensation (except as set out in clause 6.4 above) for an Event Outside of Our Control or any other Change or cancellation under clause 6.3.
Meeting point

Please meet the instructor in the grass car park, to the right as you go through the barrier.



Proctor's Park Rd, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8QF, Leicestershire
Important information

Thank you, your booking has been made successfully. Please read the below information carefully.


IMPORTANT


Please copy this link and ensure every member of your group (over 18) completes this form BEFORE your trip:


https://gforms.app/p/JcdkauW


Contact for the day of trip


Lead Instructor: +44 7516294083 (Available Saturday - Sunday)


MEETING POINT

Please arrive at Proctors Park, Barrow-Upon-Soar, LE12 8QF. If driving, once you arrive at the yellow barriers, you will be met by an instructor, who will let you into the park, and direct you to the best parking on the day. Alternatively, free parking is available on Barrow-Upon-Soar High Street, just 0.2 miles away from the site. If you are walking, please use the pedestrian gate on the right hand side of the barriers, and make your way towards the kayaks on the left, an instructor will be with you shortly.


Arrival:


Please arrive 15 minutes early.


Please note: Within the experience, the time includes a 15minute instructor safety briefing.


Kayak Type


Types: Single, double, or triple kayak.


Boat types are decided on the day depending on participant age and group


Music systems/Alchohol


Loud music and alcohol are not permitted on our kayaks. If you are found to be drinking on the water or playing loud music a member of staff is permitted to cancel your trip with no refund. This is to respect the local area, environment, and your safety. Thank you for understanding. We ask that if you are to have an alcoholic drink at the riverside pubs you keep it to a 2 drink limit. If you are found to be drinking excess of this then your trip will be canceled. This is for your and other's safety on the water.


Clothing & What To Bring:


Please bring with you spare clothing (top, trousers, shoes, towel), as you are kayaking and you will get wet. Dry bag, swimwear tops/bottoms, towel, clothing you do not mind getting wet, especially shoes. There are no changing facilities so please come ready.


What Will Happen On The Day:


After meeting, filling in paperwork, familiarisation with the boats and gear, going through safety instructions you will head on to the water. You will be given a buoyancy aid & paddle.


Although you don’t need to have kayaked you do need a moderate level of fitness.


On Route:


You will be accompanied by one of our trained instructors during your to and from the island site, sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside views the River Soar has to offer.


If you have any questions please do let us know.


Take It Easy,


Let's Get Lost Team

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