Tooley’s Boatyard Limited is the commercial arm of Tooley’s Boatyard and is responsible for providing services for boats and boaters.
We run boat trips on Dancing Duck in Banbury each Saturday throughout the summer.
Tooley’s Boatyard Trust supports the history and heritage of the boatyard. The Trust holds the long term lease of the buildings.
Banbury and District Model Engineering Society
The Society holds regular meetings including one Saturday morning each month at Tooley’s Boatyard.
Tooley’s Forge
A historical forge in the heart of Banbury:
First opened in 1778, we are proud to still be a traditional working forge.
Boat Trips
operated by Tooley’s Boatyard Trust: Saturdays throughout the summer.
Visitor Attractions This Way
Museum: Stories of the boatyard from 250 years of history. See unique and fascinating artifacts and find out how they were used.
Historic Wooden Narrowboat Hardy is being restored by volunteers. You can support them.
Boat Works This way
Forging ahead The fascinating History of Tooley’s Boatyard written by Matt Armitage.
Tooley’s run RYA boating courses for novices and for certification. Also the forge runs Blacksmith courses.
Visit our Chandlery. We have a limited range of supplies for boaters but if you can’t find what you want, please ask so we can get it delivered for you.
