Alder Hey Children's Charity's Santa Paddle is back and set to be a truly magical event where participants take to the water in kayaks and canoes, to light up the Liverpool waterfront. The event will see a convoy of lighted paddlers making their way past some of Liverpool’s most famous landmarks, including the M&S Bank Arena, Albert Dock and the Liver Building.

Participants information

Date: Saturday 28th November

Location: Liverpool Watersports Centre > Royal Albert Dock

Distance: 2.5km (loop route)

Dress code: Dress yourself and your kayak/canoe in festival lights

We’d love to see some of you taking part! You can register as an individual, or in teams of two or six here: https://www.alderheycharity.org/santa-paddle/

Spectators information

Even if you're not paddling, there's still plenty of festive fun to enjoy! Head down to the Royal Albert Dock (time TBC) for an evening filled with Christmas cheer, family activities, and a spectacular parade of glowing kayaks lighting up the waterfront.

Bring your family, wrap up warm and soak up the festive atmosphere as hundreds of festive boats take to the water.

We politely request that any supporters line the areas outlined in the box to the left, from the Exhibition Centre towards the Royal Albert Dock as pictured below:

Donate by clicking 'Give Now' on this page, or text SANTAPADDLE to 70580 to donate £5. Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.

Thank you!