Bridgwater Docks

Description

Historic Port of Bridgwater that was operational between 1845 and 1971 (although boats operated from 1348), now consisting of a Marina Basin feeding into the Taunton and Bridgwater Canal and a Tidal Basin that feeds into the River Parrett. The Dock area is currently out of use to all boating.

Between the two Basin’s the famous Bridgwater Bascule Bridge – one of a small number of examples left in the country, which includes Tower Bridge in London as an example, carries vehicles across the Northgate area of the Town.

Much of the docks now surrounded by apartments and the dock sides and bridges are pedestrian throughfares.

How to contact us

For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk

Location information

Industrial/Commercial

Urban

Water

Property address	Bridgwater Docks, Northgate, Bridgwater TA6 3EX
County	Somerset
What Three Words	majoring.voices.removed
Approx travel time from Bristol	1 hour
Approx travel time from London	3 hours 15 minutes

Property status	Non-operational
Access	Accessed via town centre roads
Access restrictions	None. The area is public access, but permission needed for any filming.
Noise	Residential area with minimal associated noise
Parking	Approximately 12 car spaces, Not open to general public.
Parking detail	Parking area for the Inland Waterways Association volunteers. Not open to general public.