Somerset Boat Centre

24/09/2026

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Come breathe, unwind, and feel good in your body again.

23/09/2026

🌟This week!

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 9:00pm

Our fully licensed Lock Inn is open and serving all your favourite tipples, along with fresh coffee, tea and delicious cake.

Papà Sicilian Kitchen 🇮🇹
Open daily from 9:30am – 4:15pm
Fresh & Authentic Southern Italian cuisine, breakfasts, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and much more! Full menus on their FB&IG socials……

Evening caterers 5pm - 8pm

Friday 25th September: Pop's Thai Kitchen
Authentic mouthwatering award winning Thai dishes, including Thai Curry, Pad Thai, Noodles, Spring Rolls, Satay and much more, check out their page for menus.

Saturday 26th September: A Pizza Heaven
Serving fresh stone baked pizza, GF bases are also available, but only a certain amount so please book ahead via whatsapp: 07425 874552.
Margherita - Pepperoni - Meat Feast -
Chicken & Green Pesto - Vegetarian -
Spicy Pepperoni - Farmhouse -
Goats Cheese with red onion chutney -
BBQ Chicken - Buttered Chicken - Devils Pizza
https://www.apizzaheaven.com/

Sunday 27th September: Papà Sicilian Kitchen
The kitchen will stay open.

For boat and paddle hire, narrowboat cruises and everything SBC:
https://somersetboatcentre.co.uk/

22/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations Paul! 🎉

A big congratulations to Paul, who has just completed his initial training to RYA standards! 👏⚓️

Paul will now begin his development programme as he works towards joining the SBC Skipper Crew.

Well done, Paul — we’re looking forward to seeing you at the helm!

21/09/2026

🍂 OCTOBER NARROWBOAT CRUISES now available to book 🍂

Autumn on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal is rather special! 🧡

Join us aboard Somersun for a relaxing cruise through the peaceful and very beautiful Somerset countryside.

Cream Tea Cruises - 1hr & 30mins
Breakfast Cruises - 1hr & 30mins
Fish & Chip Cruises - 2hrs & 30mins
Taormina Tea Cruise - 2 hrs & 30mins

Perfect for any celebration, or simply taking time out to relax, slow down and enjoy being on the water. Your skipper welcomes you to help with the locks and try your hand at steering - it’s much more than just a ‘cruise’, it’s an EXPERIENCE!

Somersun is covered and heated on cooler days.

For all info, dates & times, and bookings:

https://www.somersetboatcentre.co.uk/boat-trips

18/09/2026

If anyone knows a Christopher Williams that visited us today please tag him as we have something that belongs to him.
Many thanks

18/09/2026

2 day RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course………..
Monday 12th October - Tuesday 13th October
Monday 19th October - Tuesday 20th October

It’s not just a training course – it’s two fantastic days on the water!

Thinking of exploring the UK’s beautiful canals and rivers, or even Europe’s vast inland waterways? Our 2-Day RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course is the perfect place to start!
💷 £330 per person
👥 Maximum of 3 participants
Designed for complete beginners and experienced boaters alike, this hands-on course covers everything you need to know about handling inland boats safely and confidently.

Whether you’re interested in narrowboats, cruisers, or barges, you’ll gain practical skills, expert tips, and plenty of time at the helm.
✅ No previous experience required
✅ Minimal classroom theory
✅ Practical, enjoyable learning on the canal
✅ Small groups for maximum hands-on experience

Places are limited to just 3 participants, so book early to avoid missing out. Makes a perfect present too!

📧 To book your place, please email: [email protected]

17/09/2026

“Sometimes life just happens — and all we can do is go with the flow.” 💛

A little change to our pop up evening catering weekend plans…

🌯 FRIDAY 5pm - 8pm: Streetwraps will be with us, so come along, grab something delicious and enjoy an evening by the canal!

Unfortunately, there’ll now be no evening catering Saturday or Sunday this weekend — but The Lock Inn will still be OPEN until 9pm 🍻🍾🍷

16/09/2026

Many apologies, our caterer for this Saturday evening has cancelled, sorry!

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

⭐️ THIS WEEK!

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 9:00pm

Our fully licensed Lock Inn is open and serving all your favourite tipples, along with fresh coffee, tea and delicious cake.

Papà Sicilian Kitchen 🇮🇹
Open daily from 9:30am – 4:15pm
Fresh & Authentic Southern Italian cuisine, breakfasts, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and much more! Full menus on their FB&IG socials……

Evening caterers 5pm - 8pm

Friday 18th September: Streetwraps
Wraps - Vegan Falafel & Sweet Chilli
Lamb & Mint Kofte with Garlic Mayo
Lemon Fried Halloumi & Sweet Chilli
Burgers - Steak, Cheese & Bacon
Vegetarian, Cheese & Pesto
And fries!

Saturday 19th September: Newport's Catering
Josh and his team are cooking up their very popular Mexican menu this week - Fajitas, Wraps, Chilli Nachos, Churros and more.

Sunday 20th September: chipsys
Loaded and saucy cones of chips with slow cooked meats.

For boat hire, narrowboat cruises and everything SBC:
https://somersetboatcentre.co.uk/