Canal Boat Builders and Marina
Fox Narrowboat Marina
10 Marina Dr, March PE15 0AU.
Canal Boat Builders and Marina
#21 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas on the Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761, is widely considered the first true canal of the Industrial Revolution. Built to transport coal from Worsley to Manchester, its gravity-flow design and the pioneering Barton Aqueduct were revolutionary for their time. The canal’s success cut coal prices in Manchester, spurred further extensions to Liverpool and Leigh, and helped fuel industrial growth. Today, it remains a popular leisure waterway, with original structures like the aqueduct standing as enduring monuments to Britain’s canal heritage.
Inland marinas and boatyards in the UK are important facilities that support boating on the country’s network of canals and rivers. They provide services such as boat moorings, repairs, maintenance, fuel, and supplies for boat owners and visitors. Many marinas are located along major waterways like the River Severn, the Trent and Mersey Canal, and the Grand Union Canal, making them convenient stopping points for people travelling by narrowboat or cruiser. Boatyards often specialise in building, repairing, or restoring boats, while marinas usually provide safe places to moor and access to facilities such as electricity, water, and showers. Today, inland marinas and boatyards also attract tourists and leisure boaters, helping to support local economies and keep the UK’s historic waterways active and well maintained.
Bridgewater Canal's Best Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas in 2026
Marina and Marine Engineers
#22 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Marina and Marine Engineers
Pitstone Wharf Marina
Pitstone Wharf, Pitstone, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9AD
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#23 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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Bray Marina
Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire, SL6 2EB
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#24 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#25 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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Denham Marina
Hundred Acres, Sanderson Rd, Denham, Uxbridge, UB8 1NB
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#26 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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Baxter Boat Yard Ltd
The Wharf, Yardley Gobion, Northants, NN12 7UE
Camping and Marina
#27 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#28 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#29 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Marina and Marine Engineers
#30 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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Sirius Marine Services
Redstone Wharf, Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9QB
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#31 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Marina and Marine Engineers
#32 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#33 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#34 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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#35 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Marina and Marine Engineers
#36 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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Norton Canes Docks
Norton Canes Docks, Lime Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 5AP
Marina and Marine Engineers
#37 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#38 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#39 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
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King’s Lock Boatyard
Booth Ln, Middlewich, CW10 0JJ
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#40 Rated Marina on the Bridgewater Canal
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
Barge Walk Ltd
Ferry Yacht Station, Ferry Rd, Thames Ditton, KT7 0YB