Opening hours:
We will then close 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 / Christmas do? 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
Globe Trotter
22nd Nov 17:00 -> 20:00
We are a new street food company specialising in long and slow roasted pulled pork! We take influences from around the globe but use locally sourced ingredients. We offer a variety of rolls, wraps and loaded fries, as well as gluten free and a veggie/vegan option.
https://www.facebook.com/globetrotterpork
Newport's Catering
23rd Nov 17:00 -> 20:00
Josh and his team have various menu’s that they vary- Mexican (homemade nacho’s and churros, fajitas and halloumi wraps) melted cheese menu (brie bites, cheese topped nachos, dirty fries and more) and a noodle menu with more ne menu’s to come.
The Lock Inn Kitchen
24th Nov 17:00 -> 20:00
Freshly cooked to order: Boaters Breakfast Baps, Bankside Burgers, Sailors Sandwiches, Lockkeepers Favourites, Fisherman’s Fries and Captain Cakes.
Winter Warmer
29th Nov 12:00 -> 12:54
90-minute cruise in our heated cabin-it may be cold and wet out outside, but it will be cosy and warm on our beautiful Somersun narrowboat. Enjoy a steaming mug of soup and a bread roll on board, tea and coffee included.
AT Catering
29th Nov 17:00 -> 20:00
Specialists in Hog Roasts and Slow Roast Meat events. Locally sourced Pigs served with potato options and salads, loaded fries, BBQ pulled jackfruit for vegetarians and vegans. Good quality food with generous portions!!!!
Fish and Chip Cruise
30th Nov 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.
Fiamma Pizza
30th Nov 17:00 -> 20:00
Andy serve’s wood fired handmade pizza to order from his converted horse box, using authentic Italian flour milled in Naples-the home of pizza.
The Food Shack
1st Dec 17:00 -> 20:00
Gourmet Street Food
The Food Shack is your local go-to for event and wedding catering across Taunton and all surrounding areas! With an incredible menu to choose from, including gourmet burgers, loaded fries, and pulled pork, what's not to love?
M’s Hut
6th Dec 17:00 -> 20:00
Minda brings to you his panini wraps (chicken, pork & king prawn) burgers, chips and more. Dietary requirements catered for please advise on ordering.
Fiamma Pizza
7th Dec 17:00 -> 20:00
Andy serve’s wood fired handmade pizza to order from his converted horse box, using authentic Italian flour milled in Naples-the home of pizza.