The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Somerset, England

The Lady Lena is a beautiful, majestic, electric Victorian River launch available for exclusive private hire cruises on the tranquil Kennet and Avon canal in Bath. This is a family owned business , who are also the crew, so have in-depth knowledge of the canal and the boat's own story having rescued her from becoming a bonfire in 1980. She is fitted out to provide you with every comfort , fully carpeted, cushioned, where you can sit back with your glass of complimentary champagne on arrival and either enjoy the peace or listen to the stories of her restoration or the tales of life on the canals. The family have first hand knowledge as the captain's father helped save the canals in the first place. You can also order homemade cream teas, a speciality of the boat, where you have a choice of 5 different loose leaf teas to accompany this, 2 made by local businesses. The journeys can range from 2 hrs to 5 hrs and you have a choice of pick up places, either in Bath or at Bathampton,.

Outdoor activities from mild to wild, based in the Mendip hills with small group sizes, personal service and top quality instruction. We've also got a fantastic "posh bunkhouse" with 20 beds - ask for details.

PADI scuba diving school based in Bridgwater, Somerset, which offers courses from try-dives through to Assistant Instructor, and also First Aid courses. UK shore and boat trips also organised.

Burton Springs has it all! Based in Somerset at the foot of the Quantocks, set in tranquil surroundings, Burton Springs consists of three lakes, the Specimen carp lake, Mixed coarse and Catfish Lake. We cater for motorhomes, caravans and tents. We even have 3 wooden glamping pods and 2 beautiful bell tents. Onsite is a tackle/food shop, toilet and shower facilities and TV lodge.

Adventure awaits, come find it! Channel Adventure offers a diverse range of adventurous activities, outdoor education and personal development programmes. We’re based at The Adventure Centre in Minehead on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park. We also operate at COACH in Taunton. As an AHOEC Gold Standard, fully licensed and insured provider we use the highest quality equipment, finest venues and carefully planned activities to ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. Our friendly, professional and highly qualified staff are some of the best in the industry. Come an see us on Minehead seafront in The Adventure Centre to stand-up paddleboard, kayak, hire a bike and much more. If you are arranging a stag/hen party, planning a corporate or school away day or looking for an engaging activity day for the family Channel Adventure has the solution – just contact us.

Kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, coasteering, archery, axe throwing, raft building, caving, climbing, abseiling, team building and bushcraft. Somerset Adventures offers a fantastic range of outdoor and adventurous activities in Somerset and the surrounding regions. Families, individuals and groups of all sizes welcome. Fun for everyone! Booking essential.

Cheddar Watersports offers sailing, windsurfing, canoe, kayak, and stand up paddleboarding on the beautiful Cheddar Reservoir, a site of special scientific interest. Suitable for all ages, we offer taster and have a go sessions from 1-2 hours through to 3-5 days for RYA accredited courses. Our friendly instructors are RYA and BSUPA qualified. Club area is dog-friendly.

Stand Up Paddleboard tuition and trips for individuals, groups, birthday parties, stag do’s and hen parties

Public and private hire wheelchair friendly trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal between Bathampton and Bath.

Channel Explorer runs chartered trips out of Portishead marina on the famous blue and white catamaran. We run every day throughout the year targeting different species of fish all depending on the seasons. We can run 4-12 hour trips all depending on what you would like. Rod hire and bait hire can be supplied at an additional cost please get in contact for more details. We are not strictly fishing