Make the most of the pretty riverside setting with this great combo of paddle boarding and great food! Watch the paddle board race in the morning, try some lessons, chill out to music and enjoy a sunset supper with the award-winning Funky Feast Food Bazaar. Free entry.

🚣‍♂️ River Medway Paddle Fest – A Celebration of Paddling! 🏄‍♀️
📅 Sunday 27th August – 9am – 8pm
📍 Coronation Square, behind the Lockmeadow Complex

Join us at the beautiful Coronation Square, behind the Lockmeadow Complex, for the annual River Medway Paddle Fest! Celebrate the splendor of the River Medway in an unforgettable day of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), rowing, canoeing and more. This event unites water sport enthusiasts and spectators in a mini-festival that offers something for everyone.

Festival Highlights:
SUP Racing: Test your skills and compete with fellow paddlers in GB SUP’s thrilling SUP race. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport, it promises to be a race full of excitement.
Paddling Lessons: Looking to learn or brush up on your paddling skills? Daddyboards, our professional instructors, are on hand to offer lessons for all ages and skill levels.
River Tours: Experience the majestic River Medway with guided tours that showcase the natural beauty of the area with Daddy Boards
Social Paddle: As the sun begins to set, join us for a relaxing social paddle in the evening. A perfect way to connect with fellow paddling enthusiasts.
Small Stalls: Wander through our lively craft fairs showcasing local artisans or tap your feet to live music throughout the day.
Refreshments: Quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger at various stalls inside LoveFood@Lockmeadow offering delicious food and drinks.
Brand Exhibitions: Representatives from some of the most renowned paddleboarding brands including Fanatics, McConks and more will be present to showcase their latest gear and answer any questions.
Tickets & More Information: Hit GOING on the event as more details are to follow.

Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or simply looking for a unique day out with family and friends, the River Medway Paddle Fest is a must-attend event! Bring your enthusiasm and love for the water and let’s celebrate the River Medway together.

We’ve got some exciting news – Lockmeadow Health Club is remaining open!

While David Lloyd will cease operating the site on 31st May, the centre will reopen on 5th June as part of the Maidstone Leisure Trust, ran by Serco Leisure. Over the next three weeks, the team will be working hard to open the club, ready for Monday 5th June. Maidstone Leisure Trust is excited about this new venture and looks forward to welcoming all existing and new members to the club very soon.

To celebrate the announcement, we are giving a 25% discount on memberships between June and August. If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, please email us on Lockmeadow.HealthClubMembershipEnq@serco.com or visit our membership pod located in the front of the Lockmeadow Health Club car park from Friday 19th May 2023.

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