Bath Boating Station

Description

Bath Boating Station is a scenic riverside attraction located on the River Avon in Bath, United Kingdom. It offers peaceful boating experiences combined with nature, wildlife, and city views, all within easy walking distance of Bath city centre. The venue is ideal for families, couples, and visitors looking for a relaxed outdoor activity.

Visitors can enjoy rowing, canoeing, and punting, available for 1 or 2 hours hire on a calm, navigable section of the river. Rowing boats seat 2 to 6 people, traditional punting is available for 2 people or 3–5 people, and Canadian canoes can seat up to 4 adults. The riverside grounds include picnic benches, toilets, nearby attractions like Bathwick Boatman Restaurant, and opportunities to spot wildlife such as kingfishers, herons, and otters. 

Pricing is simple and time-based: 1 hour costs £10.00 per adult and £5.00 per child (1–15), while 2 hours costs £15.00 per adult and £7.50 per child. Boats are hired by time, and visitors can relax on-site before or after their trip using the picnic facilities. 

Bath Boating Station offers a calm and memorable way to experience Bath from the water. The combination of boating, wildlife, and riverside relaxation makes it suitable for all ages. With clear pricing, beautiful surroundings, and a central location, it is a must-visit attraction for a peaceful outdoor day out in Bath.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • The Bath Boating Station offers Rowing, Canoeing and Punting, available for hire for 1 or 2 hours hire (max). You are welcome to use the grounds by the river after or before your boating trip. 
  • The navigable section for part of the river is approximately 2 and a quarter miles long and runs from Cleveland Bridge a quarter of a mile downstream from the Boating Station to Bathampton 2 miles upstream.
  • Our section of the river includes a variety of businesses, including the Bathwick Boatman Restaurant located on our site, Pulteney Cruisers in the town centre and the recently restored Cleveland Pools further upstream.
  • An abundance of wildlife can be found on the River Avon, including kingfishers herons, mallards, moorhens and if you’re really lucky you may spot an otter.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Accommodation: We have four attractive units available to at rent at the Boating Station. Each unit sleeps up to 2 adults. They are all available to book all year round.
  • Picnic: You can take it on the boat or you are welcome to use our picnic tables at the Boating Station after you have been boating.

What to see

  • Rowing: Our most popular option. Sat down using oars to row the boat and ropes at the back to steer the boat. Rowing boats vary in size, smallest boats take 2, our largest boats take 6. Best option for 2 people as you can face each other.
  • Punting for 2 People: The hardest option if you have not done traditional punting before. One of you must stand and punt at the back of the boat, using the pole to push of the river.
  • Punting for 3-5 People: A fun, easy team exercise, everyone sits, you use paddles to power the boat, and one person sits at the back and use the pole to steer the boat.
  • Canoeing: Our beautiful, traditional wooden Canadian Canoes seat up to 4 adults.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

1 Hour

  • Adults: £10.00 per person
  • Children (1-15): £5.00 per child 

2 Hours

  • Adults: £15.00 per person
  • Children (1-15): £7.50 per child

Pricing URL: https://bathboating.co.uk/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Wednesday to Sunday: 10.00am – 5.30pm 

Address: Bath Boating Station, Forester Road, Bath, UK

Post Code: BA2 6QE

Council: Bath and North East

County: Somerset

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