Cardiff International White Water
Cardiff International White Water
Cardiff International White Water
5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Cardiff, Wales
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Helen
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We had a mixed group of 6, family and friends aged 12 upwards, and we all absolutely loved it. First, Katrin took us for the body boarding, which was great fun even after some spectacular wipe outs.. Katrin was a great instructor and very patient! The groups are kept small enough so that you're not waiting long for your turn, and shorty wet-suits provided so no equipment needed.
We then had a go at the white water rafting. November temperatures with rain didn't stop us having a great time, as the full 5/4 wet suits were plenty warm enough. Harry was a great sport and managed to stop us from capsizing.
The changing facilities were fine, my only criticism is that no hairdryers were working though.
Overall l highly recommend this place. The safety briefings were thorough, and all the staff were friendly and helpful and we felt safe at all times.
We then had a go at the white water rafting. November temperatures with rain didn't stop us having a great time, as the full 5/4 wet suits were plenty warm enough. Harry was a great sport and managed to stop us from capsizing.
The changing facilities were fine, my only criticism is that no hairdryers were working though.
Overall l highly recommend this place. The safety briefings were thorough, and all the staff were friendly and helpful and we felt safe at all times.
Written 27 November 2023
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Sarah-Jane H
Preston, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Went along for the open water swim session on Saturday morning which was great. I understand this is a trial until Christmas. I will definitely be back! I’m doing a winter open water swim challenge so it’s great to know there’s somewhere accessible where I’m not contending with tides/currents/river levels or having to co-ordinate a swim partner so I can definitely get some meters in. Knowing there are warm facilities right there when I’ve finished my swim is also beneficial. Easy parking too. Thank you. See you again soon.
Written 27 November 2023
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Thewanderingspirit
Manchester, UK16 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
It’s an excellent venue, the water power and drops are fun, the staff courteous and the n water experience well supported by safety
Written 26 November 2023
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Dave K
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Attended CIWW for the first time and was impressed with every aspect of the day.
Booked for the 4-6 & 8 Kayak sessions.
Top marks for the help received in booking prior to event, the excellent level of safety provided and great changing / shower facilities.
Also everyone I met on the water made my day.
100%
Booked for the 4-6 & 8 Kayak sessions.
Top marks for the help received in booking prior to event, the excellent level of safety provided and great changing / shower facilities.
Also everyone I met on the water made my day.
100%
Written 21 November 2023
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Keat
Kidderminster, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
What a great experience for 12 & 13 year olds.
The coach Katrin was superb.
This activity was for my sons 13th birthday party & it proved to be a massive hit with his friends.
Would definitely recommend.
TY, Katrin.
The coach Katrin was superb.
This activity was for my sons 13th birthday party & it proved to be a massive hit with his friends.
Would definitely recommend.
TY, Katrin.
Written 19 November 2023
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Meander16030001407
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
My two sons have been twice bodyboarding in this past week once with a friend and once together, they had a total blast each time, the first time they had a male instructor who we found to be engaging and easy to understand, and my child and his friend came away insisting that he would love to go again, so we took our two children a couple of days later this time we had Kat as the instructor, she was lovely also, by the end of the session my child was able to roll on the board, let the board go and catch it and do other various tricks! Not cheap but great fun for a treat
Written 5 November 2023
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Lisa7621
Barry, UK36 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Had the best time white water rafting yesterday. It was just me and my daughter and Jack, our instructor, was fantastic! He took us around the course doing different things each time and made sure we had a great experience. Totally recommended!
Written 5 November 2023
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isobel m
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great facility and an excellent instructor showed us the basics and a few tricks depending on ability. Great for kids and adults
Written 1 November 2023
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EllsBells
Quesada, Spain2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Had time on the family ring session with me (53), 19 year and 14 year old. Staff clear and kind. Water cold but invigorating. Kit great but worth having wetsuit gloves as holding onto each others inflatable (especially smaller one) sore on hands. Would do again !
Written 30 October 2023
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Stephen
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The white water course is a great facility; well maintained, clean and tidy. Rescue staff are watchful so it's safe but not over-policed.
Great atmosphere. Where else can you get an evenings entertainment for a few quid?
Great atmosphere. Where else can you get an evenings entertainment for a few quid?
Written 26 October 2023
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natadimarz68
Cardiff, UK2 contributions
Will the rafting section take place even with extreme weather (alert for tomorrow on BBC)?
MrBailey131
Cardiff, UK9 contributions
Hey, I know this is a bit late but your better off giving the centre a call for questions like this there's always someone on the end of the phone. But for future reference most of the activities are unaffected by bad weather and will go ahead as planned.
baileysbabe7
England1 contribution
Is there a veiwing platform for spectators
Vicky K
Canterbury, UK69 contributions
Yep! There is a bit downstairs with benches or a bit upstairs with a cafe and benches :)
charlotte r
Bridgend, UK
Do the wetsuits cover your feet or are your feet left bare ?
Nocd
Cardiff, UK88 contributions
You are given daps/boots to put on your feet, they go over the bottom of the wetsuit so you're 'watertight' as much as you can be.
After our raft session, mine were filled with water but we did jump out of the raft & swim in the water :-)
JanePowys_MidWales
Powys, Mid Wales12 contributions
Would it be suitable for a 14 yr old boy with moderate Aspergers syndrome?. Thank you.
Anne M
Cardiff, UK57 contributions
Yes
Karen Nicholson
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom5 contributions
Do you need to be able to swim confidently as hubby would love this but he cant fully swim. He is very very water confident and can swim a width or so and is great in the water too.
CIWW
Cardiff, UK
Hi There, as long as you are water confident this is ok.
jordanzahalka
Oregon
What river are we going to be rafting on?
CIWW
Cardiff, UK
Hi, its an artificial river in Cardiff, check out the pictures.
Ben