Weekly Activities
| Day | Session | Time | Months | Suitable for beginners | Paddling Group | Additional Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Polo Pool Session | 21:00 - 22:00 | October to April | Yes | Polo | £6 - VKC Full Members, £12.50 - Non members using own kit, £19 non member - club kit |
| Wednesday | Club Night Paddling | 18:00 - 20:00 | All Year | Yes* | ALL | |
| Wednesday | Racing Section | 18:00 - 20:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Wednesday | Polo Section (River) | 18:00-20:00 | April - October | Yes* | ||
| Wednesday | Club Night Social | 19:00 - 22:30 | All Year | Yes | ||
| Thursday | Star Rowing Club Night Star have exclusive use of the car park on Thursday evening | 18:00 - 22:30 | All Year | |||
| Alternate Fridays | General Pool Session | 20.15 - 21-15 | October to April | Yes | ALL welcome | £6 - VKC Full Members, £12.50 - Non members using own kit, £19 non member - club kit |
| Alternate Fridays | Polo Section (Pool) | 20:00 - 21:00 | October to April | Yes* | Youth, Women, Newcomers | £6 - VKC Full Members, £12.50 - Non members using own kit, £19 non member - club kit |
| Saturday | Polo Section | 10:00 - 12:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Sunday | Racing Section | 10:00 - 12:00 | All Year |
*after completing 1 star or paddlepower
Key Dates
May 5 Mon Come along to have a go at kayaking and canoeing.
£5 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old. All equipment provided You must be able to swim
Bring clothes & shoes without laces you can get wet.
A change of clothes is advisable in case you fall in.
No need to book, just turn up! Location
Viking Kayak Club shares a building with the Star Rowing Club at Batts Ford, off Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS. What3words ///poker.dawn.potato Parking
The car park at the club is for members only with a valid permit and is shared with Star Rowing Club, so please do not park here.
There are three pay and display car parks close by, at the Harpur Centre, River Street and Prebend Street.
If you drive an electric vehicle, there is a designated car park adjacent to the clubhouse. However, do read the signage carefully as some of the spaces are for taxis only. Dec 26 Fri 
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sat Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sun Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Tue Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Wed Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Thu Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Fri Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sun Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Mon Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Tue Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
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£5 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old.
Bring clothes & shoes without laces you can get wet.
A change of clothes is advisable in case you fall in.
No need to book, just turn up!
Viking Kayak Club shares a building with the Star Rowing Club at Batts Ford, off Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS. What3words ///poker.dawn.potato
The car park at the club is for members only with a valid permit and is shared with Star Rowing Club, so please do not park here.
There are three pay and display car parks close by, at the Harpur Centre, River Street and Prebend Street.
If you drive an electric vehicle, there is a designated car park adjacent to the clubhouse. However, do read the signage carefully as some of the spaces are for taxis only.
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
2025 Events
May 5 Mon Come along to have a go at kayaking and canoeing.
£5 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old. All equipment provided You must be able to swim
Bring clothes & shoes without laces you can get wet.
A change of clothes is advisable in case you fall in.
No need to book, just turn up! Location
Viking Kayak Club shares a building with the Star Rowing Club at Batts Ford, off Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS. What3words ///poker.dawn.potato Parking
The car park at the club is for members only with a valid permit and is shared with Star Rowing Club, so please do not park here.
There are three pay and display car parks close by, at the Harpur Centre, River Street and Prebend Street.
If you drive an electric vehicle, there is a designated car park adjacent to the clubhouse. However, do read the signage carefully as some of the spaces are for taxis only. Dec 26 Fri Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sat Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sun Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Tue Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Wed Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Thu Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Fri Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Sun Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Dec 26 Mon Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Subscribe to filtered calendar
£5 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old.
Bring clothes & shoes without laces you can get wet.
A change of clothes is advisable in case you fall in.
No need to book, just turn up!
Viking Kayak Club shares a building with the Star Rowing Club at Batts Ford, off Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS. What3words ///poker.dawn.potato
The car park at the club is for members only with a valid permit and is shared with Star Rowing Club, so please do not park here.
There are three pay and display car parks close by, at the Harpur Centre, River Street and Prebend Street.
If you drive an electric vehicle, there is a designated car park adjacent to the clubhouse. However, do read the signage carefully as some of the spaces are for taxis only.
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year: