# Wear Canoes, Durham — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Paddle along the river with your family at this beginner-friendly canoeing spot just outside Durham, welcoming children aged six and up for fun on the water whatever their skill level. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/wear-canoes (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Services # Wear Canoes Baths Bridge [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7413416642791366600&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Wear Canoes](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117428094140438262497) **In short:** Wear Canoes is a services in Durham, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Wear Canoes Paddle along the river with your family at this beginner-friendly canoeing spot just outside Durham, welcoming children aged six and up for fun on the water whatever their skill level. ## What's nearby - Durham Islamic Society Mosque next door - Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG 200m away - Durham Crown Court 250m away - Delta Hotels Durham Royal County 250m away - Zen 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Elite Gracie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103332389878361392050/reviews) ★★★★★ great experience here · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e7d2159f4e7e3:0x66e1bf289d8c5fc8!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** 85 Low Etherley, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.7762980%2C-1.5677410) **Category** Sailing & Kayaking **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (2 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Outdoor **Destination** Durham [More attractions in Durham](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions) ★ 4.5 (2 reviews) [Visit official website](https://wearcanoes.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07792 902214](tel:07792902214) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Durham **Postcode** DL14 0EX **Plus Code** 9C6WQCGJ+GW [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e7d2159f4e7e3:0x66e1bf289d8c5fc8!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7d2159f4e7e3:0x66e1bf289d8c5fc8!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7d2159f4e7e3:0x66e1bf289d8c5fc8!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Durham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Wear Canoes on +44 7792 902214. ## More near Wear Canoes ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [OYO The Townhouse ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/oyo-the-townhouse) - [Hotel Indigo Durham ★ 4.6 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/hotel-indigo-durham) - [Delta Hotels Durham Royal County by Marriott ★ 4.2 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/delta-hotels-durham-royal-county-by-marriott) - [Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County ★ 4.2 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/delta-hotels-durham-royal-county) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Leazes Cottage 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/leazes-cottage-syk1077324) - [Dairy Cottage 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/dairy-cottage-e5279) - [Rosewood Cottage 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/rosewood-cottage-syk1080915) - [Arbour House Farm Bungalow 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/arbour-house-farm-bungalow-syk1174826) ### Campsites nearby - [Durham Amateur Rowing Club Certificated Location ★ 4.5 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/durham-amateur-rowing-club-certificated-location) - [Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.4 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/durham-grange-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [The Bungalow Certificated Location - Durham DH1 ★ 4.4 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/the-bungalow-certificated-location-durham-dh1) - [Ash Vale Park ★ 5.0 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/ash-vale-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Prince Bishop River Cruiser ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/prince-bishop-river-cruiser) - [Crook Hall & Gardens ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/crook-hall-gardens) - [Durham Botanic Garden ★ 4.6 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/durham-botanic-garden) - [Oriental Museum ★ 4.7 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/oriental-museum)