I needed greaser tubing and exhaust lagging for narrow boat Perseverance. Most other suppliers would either sell a 1 metre tube plus fittings then sell a longer length of tube separately, and 30 metre... See more
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The Boatyard has everything you need for life afloat/leisure, well stocked with essentials and more and always a good supply of fuel for the winter. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. My husband... See more
You cared - a very rare experience - and I spoke to a real person. Truly exceptional all round . Please drop Evri though as of all the delivery people they seem not to care! I will definitely be a... See more
The shop is literally an Aladdin’s cave for boaters Loyalty points given which can be used on line for discount A friendly helpful welcome awaits, well worth a visit
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- #2 of 5 best companies in Boat accessories supplier
- #1 of 2 best companies in Boat maintenance
- #2 of 9 best companies in Coal Supplier
- #6 of 11 best companies in Gas cylinders supplier
- #2 of 13 best companies in Marine Supply Shop
- #4 of 14 best companies in Sailing shop
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The Boatyard and Chandlery at Hilperton Wharf on the Kennet and Avon canal near Trowbridge supplies all the services, parts and spares a boater needs. We stock diesel, calor LPG gas, coal, water, pumpout and much more. We also have a chandlery boat Aquilo which you may see cruising around the canal network, we carry lots of essential spares and everyday chandlery items on board especially the awkward to transport items like boat poles and boat hooks. On our online store you will find service bundles for most popular makes of engines found on the inland waterways, these bundles offer an extra discount when you buy a full service kit for your engine.
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5 Hammond Way, BA14 8RS, Trowbridge, United Kingdom
- 01225 710017
- customer.services@ukboatyard.uk
- store.ukboatyard.uk
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Very good service.
Items ordered arrived swiftly and well packaged. Very good service. Thank you.
7 January 2026
Genuine Beta part
I ordered a rad cap online. I received the correct item within a couple of days. The postage was very reasonable and my item was well wrapped. Thank you
13 January 2026
Great value fuel and logs
11 January 2026
One stop shop for boats
As a boat engineer, time saved is crucial, and the shop carries huge amounts of stuff. Varied range. Electrical, fires to chimneys, gas fittings and fuel pipe and fittings and much more.
5 January 2026
The item arrived as described
The item arrived as described. Personally I would not recommend their courier Evri as I've had issues with their poor service. On this occasion however all went well.
2 January 2026
Went above and beyond to get my order…
Went above and beyond to get my order to me before Christmas thanks boat yard
24 December 2025
Goods promptly delivered as described.
16 December 2025
They do their best to supply boaters…
They do their best to supply boaters needs and give useful info regarding bost maintenance. At the mo its all about heating
21 December 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff.
10 December 2025
All staff knowledgeable and helpful
All staff knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent stock and reasonable prices. Full range of smokeless fuel and wood products.
6 December 2025
Cannot fault this family run business.
Cannot fault this family run business.
Always good value for money and very helpful.
15 December 2025
When its warm outside the fridge is cold inside
Always great service, knowledge i can i can trust, very good pricing. Recently purchased a excellent 12v fridge, keep up the good work.
24 November 2025
Very helpful
Bought a chimney. I thought it was a very good price. It was sent out quickly and before I bought it I called to find out the inner dimensions. The person went and measured to make sure it would fit with my flue. Very helpful!
22 November 2025
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