Rowing in Nottingham

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Nottingham is home to the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, one of the premier rowing venues in the United Kingdom and a regular host for national regattas. The River Trent also supports club rowing, and the city's university and fitness communities ensure strong demand for indoor erg training.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Nottingham Rowing Club

Based on the River Trent, NRC has a long history of competitive rowing and offers programmes for seniors, juniors, and masters, including learn-to-row courses.

Nottingham & Union Rowing Club

A friendly club on the Trent providing competitive and recreational rowing for adults of all abilities, with a particularly active masters section.

University of Nottingham Boat Club

UoN Boat Club competes at BUCS level and trains on the Trent, welcoming students from beginners to experienced rowers.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham -- features a dedicated erg room with Concept2 RowErgs used by varsity athletes and community members.
  • +CrossFit Nottingham -- a well-equipped affiliate with Concept2 rowers and regular indoor rowing programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Nottingham athletes can access HYROX events in Birmingham and Manchester. Locally, CrossFit Nottingham, PureGym, and various functional fitness studios across the city offer HYROX-prep classes featuring the 1,000m erg row as a key training station.

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