| Date | Event | Location | Event Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January | Star Rowing Club - Head of River Race | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | Star Rowing Club 01234 212070 |
For further information on any of these events please contact the event organiser or Martyn Pearson, Chairman Bedford River Users Group on 07860 261991.
2026 events
January
February
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February | Bedford RC Eights & Fours Head | Queens Park to Schools Boat House | BRC Events Line 01234 218148 |
March
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March | Canoe Trail Activity Day | Kempston outdoor centre to Cardington lock | Canoe Trail ashley@canoetrail.co.uk |
| 21 March | Rivercare | The Suspension Bridge (8.30am - 12 midday) | Katie Lewis 01234 718456 |
April
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 April | Bedford RC Spring Fours & Small Boats Head | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | BRC Events Line 01234 218148 |
May
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May | Come and Try Canoeing (Viking Kayak Club) | Batts Ford / Sovereigns Quay Area (10am-3pm) | Tom Perry 07855 375454 |
| 9 May | Bedford Amateur Regatta | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | Hugh Maltby 01234 269122 |
| 24 May | Bedford Canoe Marathon (Viking Kayak Club) | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge (7am-5pm) | Tony Perry 07855 375454 |
June
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 June | Star Rowing Club Regatta | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | Star Rowing Club 01234 212070 |
| 12 June | Canoe Trail Activity Day | Kempston outdoor centre to Cardington lock | Canoe Trail ashley@canoetrail.co.uk |
July
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-19 July | Bedford River Festival | Newnham Bridge to Queens Bridge | events@bedford.gov.uk |
August
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August | Bedford Triathlon | County Bridge to Butterfly Bridge | Richard Evans bedfordtriathlon@bedfordharriers.org.uk |
September
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6 September | Cardington Canoe Slalom (Viking Kayak Club) | Cardington Canoe Slalom | Patrick O'Hara 07989 419 775 |
October
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 October | Bedford RC Autumn Fours & Small Boats Head | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | BRC Events Line 01234 218148 |
November
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 November | Star Rowing Club - Head of River Race | Queens Park to Newnham Bridge | Star Rowing Club 01234 212070 |
December
| Date | Event | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 December | Beds Canoeists - Boxing Day Canoe Roll | Etienne Stott White Water Arena (Duck Mill Weir) 11.30am | Nick Taylor 07711 454158 |
| 26 December | Boxing Day Scratch Regatta | Town Bridge to Star Rowing Club | Star Rowing Club 01234 212070 |
| 26 December | Boxing Day Scratch Regatta | Bedford Rowing Club to Suspension Bridge | BRC Events Line 01234 218148 |