Cafe and Marina
Lilford Marina
Lilford Lodge Farm, Lilford, PE8 5SA
Cafe and Marina
#41 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas on the Southern England Waterways
Southern England has a rich network of historic waterways that have shaped its landscape, economy, and culture for centuries. This includes the iconic River Thames, a vital commercial artery since Roman times, and the Kennet and Avon Canal, completed in 1810, connecting the Thames at Reading to the Bristol Channel through picturesque countryside and historic towns like Bath. Other significant waterways include the River Medway in Kent, the Hampshire Avon in Salisbury, and the Wey Navigation in Surrey, one of Britain's oldest artificial waterways from 1653.
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.
Southern England Waterways's Best Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas in 2026
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#42 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#43 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#44 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#45 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#47 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#48 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Bates Boatyard & Moorings
Broad Lane, Puttenham, Tring, HP23 4PS
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#49 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Victoria Wharf Boatyard Ltd
Talbot Wharf, Newcastle Rd, Market Drayton TF9 1HN.
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#50 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Talbot Wharf
The Boatyard, Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HN
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#51 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Little Ouse Moorings
Little Ouse Farm, Brandon Creek, Southery,Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PR
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#55 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#56 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Wrenbury Mill
Wrenbury Mill, Cholmondeley Rd, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8HG
Accommodation, Boat Sales, Cafe, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engines
#57 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Tattenhall Marina
Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9NE
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#58 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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#59 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
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Barton Marina
Barton under Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8DZ
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#60 Rated Marina on the Southern England Waterways
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Whitchurch Marina
Wrexham Rd, Whitchurch, SY13 3AA