Bodiam Boating Station

Riverside Cottage, Rye Road, Newenden, TN18 5PP

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Rowing on the River Rother at Bodiam Boating Station, East Sussex

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Affordable & fun days out for the whole family, 4 miles downstream from National Trust Bodiam Castle. Eat in our stunning garden and restaurant. Hire a boat and mess about on the river at your leisure. Stay at our small campsite; campfires encouraged. Dog friendly.

Boating
Paddle through the High Weald in one of our rowing boats, kayaks (single or tandem), Canadian canoes or stand-up paddleboards.

Camping
Pitch your tent, campervan or on our small rural site in this Area of Outstanding National Beauty. We have 25 pitches on a 1.5 acre plot, with wide open views. Campfires encouraged.

Eating
Visit our on-site Lime Wharf Café for a hearty breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or early supper, or just pop in for a great coffee, cold beer, or ice-cream. Sit in the garden and watch the KESR trains, as they chug away in the distance. In summer we host regular barbecues, paella nights and live music events.  

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Recent Reviews:

  • Daniel P
    Faversham, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    THE BEST CAMPSITE EVER
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 31st August 2022
    WOW WOW WOW, you guys never disappoint! This is our 6th year of visiting and each time gets better. Personally greeted by happy staff, and the owners also are around making sure everyone is enjoying... Read full review
  • PeterG655
    London, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Great day out
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 7th September 2022
    We only came to launch our Canoe but were impressed by the organisation and easy manner of the staff. Dog friendly and I don't mean a couple of bowls of last week's water. Our lovely hounds got a... Read full review
  • barbaragT7785MP
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Excellent boating
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 23rd October 2022
    A great family day out. Hired three single kayaks and thoughoughly enjoyed a peaceful paddle on the river. Followed by a superb cooked breakfast. We will return. Read full review

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Open 2023 (1 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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