Welcome to Tiverton Canal Co., home to the last horse-drawn barge in the West Country

Located in Mid Devon on the banks of the Grand Western Canal, the Tiverton Canal Co., is a unique tourist attraction and offers an enjoyable family day out.

Fun Things to Do

There are plenty of fun things to do for all the family with boat hire - self drive boats, rowing boats and Canadian canoes, or a boat trip on the all weather barge “Tivertonian”. The horse drawn barge is available for day or evening private charter. Also at Tiverton Wharf you can find a canal gifts shop with a range of quality country gifts relating to canals, shire horses, waterside wildlife and everything bargee!

Ducks Ditty floating café bar

Moored at Tiverton the “Ducks Ditty” floating café bar is an ideal place to stay a while with friends, or relax and enjoy a well-earned rest after rowing, cycling or walking.

The Grand Western Canal Country Park & Local Nature Reserve

The 11 mile stretch of Grand Western Canal that you see today, is quiet and unspoilt and is now a Country Park and Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by Devon County Council with free access all year round. The Tiverton Canal Co is privately owned and run by the Brind family.