Pride Paddle

LOPC are working with PaddleUK and the Co-op to bring you Pride Paddle 2025!

Queer Outdoors Club (QOC) is an inclusive LGBTQ+ space run by members of the community. It provides a safe space to try outdoor activities, learn new skills, make friends, and have fun. Paddling with Pride is a free event hosted in collaboration between QOC and Paddle UK.

Paddling with Pride will give people the opportunity to come and try a variety of paddling activities, find out more about how you can get on the water near you and see what other opportunities are available for LGBTQ+ people in Leicestershire.

Whether you’ve paddled before or are completely new to the water, people of all identities are invited to join us for paddling fun! We will have lots of different types of boats on offer, for individuals, pairs and groups.

We want this to be a really colourful and joyous event – flags and facepaint are heavily encouraged!

We have two trips.

10am to 12pm Family Trip
1pm to 3pm Adult Trip

Please book your space so we know who is coming.