Opening hours:
We will now be closed for winter refurbishment from 9pm Sunday 29th Dec until Fri 21st March 2025.
Gift Vouchers Now Available Online click here for more details and to order.
Looking to hold a party / meeting? Our venue is available for Exclusive Private Hire Monday-Thursday, please email enquiries to sam@somersetboatcentre.co.uk
For boat and craft hire times please see our boat availability and booking section.
Have you ever fancied messing about on the water? Ever felt that tingle of well-being and the sense of mindfulness being on or near water can bring?
At Somerset Boat Centre we can offer you a variety of ways to get on or be near the water and have some fun. We offer canoes, kayaks, self-drive motor boats and a chartered narrowboat. In addition the centre itself is a fantastic destination for that special event with its unique location and brand new facilities. Somerset Boat Centre is a recognised RYA training centre for water related courses, alongside this we also offer other work based training programmes.
We are a family business and have been on the water most our lives, the team here at ‘SBC’ are passionate about our inland waterways, in particular, the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal! Come along and meet the team, see the venue and boats and you’ll start to relax in minutes, as the old saying goes, time spent on the water is “The fastest way of slowing down”
August Opening Hours
Upcoming Events
Fish and Chip Cruise
22nd Mar 13:00 -> 15:30
What’s not to love about a fish and chip cruise. One of our most popular cruises at Somerset Boat Centre. 2.5-hour cruise, collecting fish and chips half way along the route before returning to Somerset Boat Centre. Tea, coffee, squash and condiments available onboard.
Breakfast Boat
29th Mar 10:00 -> 10:54
90-minute cruise along the canal enjoying the scenic views.
price includes Bacon, sausage or egg bap plus tea and coffee.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
29th Mar 12:00 -> 14:30
2 ½ hour cruise along the Bridgwater and Taunton canal, taking in the tranquil scenery the canal has to offer. Includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
29th Mar 15:00 -> 17:30
2 ½ hour cruise along the Bridgwater and Taunton canal, taking in the tranquil scenery the canal has to offer. Includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee.
Breakfast Boat
30th Mar 10:00 -> 10:54
90-minute cruise along the canal enjoying the scenic views.
price includes Bacon, sausage or egg bap plus tea and coffee.
Breakfast Boat
12th Apr 10:00 -> 10:54
90-minute cruise along the canal enjoying the scenic views.
price includes Bacon, sausage or egg bap plus tea and coffee.
Cream Tea Cruise
27th Apr 11:00 -> 11:54
90-minute cruise. Enjoy the beauty of the canal with a cup of tea or coffee, and yummy locally sourced scones, jam and cream.
Breakfast Boat
17th May 10:00 -> 10:54
90-minute cruise along the canal enjoying the scenic views.
price includes Bacon, sausage or egg bap plus tea and coffee.
Cream Tea Cruise
25th May 11:00 -> 11:54
90-minute cruise. Enjoy the beauty of the canal with a cup of tea or coffee, and yummy locally sourced scones, jam and cream.
Fish and Chip Cruise
6th Jun 18:00 -> 20:30
What’s not to love about a fish and chip cruise. One of our most popular cruises at Somerset Boat Centre. 2.5-hour cruise, collecting fish and chips half way along the route before returning to Somerset Boat Centre. Tea, coffee, squash and condiments available onboard.