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
The Food Shack
8th 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?
Festive Afternoon Tea Cruise
13th Dec 13:00 -> 16:00
Join us onboard our merry boat for a joyous 3 hour cruise with festive afternoon tea which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, mini quiche, homemade scone and clotted cream, brownie bite, mini mince pie, slice of Christmas cake, tea and coffee, please select reg/vege/GF in the options when booking.
Fiamma Pizza
13th 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.
Jolly Skipper Christmas Cruise
14th Dec 11:15 -> 11:42
45 min cruise including: mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate or squash and a small children’s gift. Decorated boat and Christmas music with our Jolly skippers.
Newport's Catering
14th Dec 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.
Jolly Skipper Christmas Cruise
15th Dec 14:30 -> 14:57
45 min cruise including: mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate or squash and a small children’s gift. Decorated boat and Christmas music with our Jolly skippers.
Globe Trotter
15th Dec 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
M’s Hut
20th 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.
Jolly Skipper Christmas Cruise
21st Dec 10:00 -> 10:27
45 min cruise including: mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate or squash and a small children’s gift. Decorated boat and Christmas music with our Jolly skippers.
Newport's Catering
21st Dec 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.