Bodiam Boating Station
Riverside Cottage, Station Rd, Northiam, Rye TN31 6FE, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Northiam
About Bodiam Boating Station
Tucked alongside the tranquil waters near Northiam, Bodiam Boating Station is as much about getting out on the river as it is about pitching your tent. Kayaking and paddleboarding are the main draw here, and the family-run atmosphere means you'll find friendly, helpful staff on hand to get you sorted. When you're done on the water, the on-site cafe serves up good food and drinks at reasonable prices, making it easy to spend a full day without straying far from your pitch.
Facilities cover the essentials—showers, toilets, drinking water, and electric hook-ups—plus you can bring the dog and light a campfire in the evenings. It's a straightforward, welcoming spot that works well for families or anyone looking to combine a bit of outdoor adventure with a relaxed camping experience in East Sussex.
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Visitors say this boating station offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating on the river, with many highlighting the delicious food and drinks available at the on-site cafe. They also appreciate the friendly, helpful staff and the welcoming, family-run atmosphere. Guests mention the reasonable prices for activities and food, along with clean facilities and convenient parking.
Summary via Google
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Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 14 takeaways deliver to this postcode (TN31 6FE)
The Strand Fish & Chips
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Seafood
Diamond Koz
5.0 · Kebab, Turkish
Yummies kebab and pizza
5.0 · Turkish, Italian Pizza
Khanz Indian Restaurant
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Guljar Tandoori
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 1 restaurant nearby
Spice Passport
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco 4.7 miles
- Co-op, Cranbrook 6.7 miles
- Sainsbury's, St. Leonards-On-Sea 9.1 miles
- Aldi, Hastings 9.2 miles
- Asda, St Leonards-on-Sea 10.4 miles
- Morrisons, Hastings 10.7 miles
- Lidl, Hastings 10.9 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
What visitors say
A perfect experience, the business owner was both extremely helpful and practical. He gave us some really good tips to enhance our paddle boarding experience which proved to be both good value and a charming day out. It's lovely to be able to enjoy a more unusual experience as a family away from the crowds and immersed in nature. We rounded off our visit with a trip to the onsite cafe, with delicious ice cream and refreshing drinks
a month ago · via Google
Can't say about rooms as you can't stay there but there is loads of parking and to launch your own paddle board on their slipway is just £7.50 per launch the river was calm and so easy to paddle on you get the few boats coming past but not an issue. The food we had at their restaurant was great and highly recommend having a meal there. There is a lot of choices
a month ago · via Google
Brilliant for kayaking. We took two and had a great time paddling down the river. You can head towards bodium castle from there.
a month ago · via Google
What a great little spot Great staff. Great boating Good facilities great ice cream Very pleased we found you
a week ago · via Google
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