Broadway’s Meadow

Paddlers are welcome to land at Broadway's Meadow at any time. Landing on the left bank below Barrow Bridge. Please keep the tow path clear when moving boats to and from the water.

Access to park and launch from the meadow can be arranged through the Paddle UK Events system linked here.

The meadow is available for paddlers to use for discreet wild camping. This is strictly by prior arrangement only, due to strict restrictions on usage of the land. In order to manage this, camping must be booked in advance via email .

There is a water tap on-site and portaloos between Easter and the end of September.

There is a fee of £4.50pppn camping for Paddle UK members, clubs, groups and organisations approved by the RDT. Please email to check availability.

Please bring your membership cards or approval letter with you.
Parking to launch is £3 per car.

An annual ‘Friends of Broadway's Meadow' pass is available for £15 and as well as showing support for the project, allows unlimited parking and launching.

Commercial paddle sport providers and clubs can operate and park in the meadow for £10 per day.

All proceeds for camping and parking go towards the maintenance of the site ensuring it can be kept open for paddlers.

Tickets for Friends membership, day parking, clubs/providers and camping can all be obtained through Paddle UK events system linked here.

Any further donations to support the upkeep of Broadway's Meadow are gratefully welcomed!

PLEASE NOTE: Toilets are available at the Moorings Pub on the opposite bank but they are for the use of patrons only.

Paddle UK is committed to protecting the environment, particularly when it comes to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS). Floating pennywort is currently an issue around Broadways Meadows, and can deplete oxygen levels, killing fish and invertebrates as well as outcompeting native plants.

As a paddler, you may come in contact with these harmful species when moving between different watercourses with your craft. Because of this, you have a vital part to play in stopping the spread of damaging plant and animal species by following the Check, Clean, Dry Steps:

1. CHECK Check your craft, equipment and clothing for living organisms. Remove anything you find and leave it at the site.
2. CLEAN Clean everything thoroughly as soon as you can, paying attention to the inside of your craft and areas that are damp and hard to access. Use hot water if possible.
3. DRY Drain water from every part of your craft and dry with a sponge or towel before leaving the site. Dry everything thoroughly for as long as possible. Some invasive plants and animals can survive for two weeks in damp conditions.

We are pleased to be working closely with Leicester & District Amalgamated Society of Anglers to allow their members to park and access the towpath. Through mutual respect, both anglers and paddlers can enjoy all the site has to offer. Broadway's Meadow is a fantastic resource for the whole paddling community, so please enjoy and respect the land and its neighbours. A freshwater point has been installed on the site for use by those wild camping or launching from the site.