Limehouse Basin Marina : Marina Facilities

Overview

All berths have mains power and water. Other facilities include pump out, elsan, toilets, showers, laundry, rubbish disposal, security gates and car parking (additional fee). Video security cameras are in operation. 

Boat brokerage

A full brokerage service is available within Limehouse marina.

BW Keys / Windlasses available

Available from the Chandlery.

BW licences issued

Short term (1 day, 1 week, 1 month) available from the BW lock keepers office.

Chandlery

Small chandlery stocking essentials available at marina office.

Chemical toilet disposal

Available on site.

Electricity

16amp available to all berths through metered bollards. Electricity cards can be purchased at the Marina office.

Gas

Calor gas can be delivered by a local supplier.

Grocery shops

There are a couple of grocery stores and a small supermarket within walking distance. Waitrose and Tesco are located in Canary Wharf. See the Useful Numbers section for more information on local facilities outside of the marina.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are based in the front of the Harbourmaster’s Office. Washing machines charge £2.00 per wash and dryers at £3.00 per cycle. Laundry facilities can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Moorings

Grade 1 and Grade 2 moorings are available at this site.

For prices and Grade definitions please refer to our Moorings Fees Matrix and BWML Berth Definitions in the Customer Information section of this site.

Prices do not include electricity charges.

All contracts are payable in advance with the option for the annual contract to be paid over instalments by standing order.

Visitor Moorings
Daily flat rate £28.00 (£35.00 16 metres +)
Weekly rate £18.00 per metre

NB: Visiting craft must provide their insurance details before locking into the marina.

Pub / Cafe

There are 3 pubs with riverside views within a 5 minute walk. The Cruising Association Headquarters with a bar and catering facilities are located by the marina. Canary Wharf with its numerous bars and restaurants is a 15 minute stroll away. See the Useful Numbers section for more information on local facilities outside of the marina.

Public telephone

Public telephones are located by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station.

Pump out

Self service pump out available. Cost £12.30 Cards are available from Marina Office.

Railway / Train station

Public transport adjacent to marina, Docklands Light Railway, British Rail and London Buses.

Web: www.visitlondon.com
Web: www.tfl.gov.uk

To plan your routes all over England call the telephone enquiry bureau.

Tel: +44 (0)8457 484950
Web: www.traintimes.org.uk

Rubbish disposal

Bins for domestic waste are located lock side. Paper, card, plastic bottle, tin and glass recycling units are also located lock side.

Showers

Shower and toilet facilities including a dedicated disabled unit are based in the Harbourmaster’s Office. Showers are free of charge and can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Tide / Lock information

Entry from Thames 4 hours +/- High Water (dependent on boat draft) London Bridge, via swing bridge/lock,
0800-1800 daily Apr-Sep;
0800-1600 Oct-Mar;
other times by prior arrangement

24hrs notice required
Tel: +44 (0)207 308 9930

Beware of cross-tide at lock cut mid flood/ebb. Waiting pontoon in lock entrance accessible outside LW +/-2hrs. Call VHF Ch80 Limehouse Marina

NB: Visiting craft must provide details of their insurance before locking into the marina

New VHF Requirements for Thames
From 1st September 2006 new General Directions from the Port of London Authority (PLA) come into force making it compulsory for all vessels over 13.7m (45ft)to be equipped with a VHF radio

Toilet

Toilets and shower facilities are available on site.

Tourist Board Information

Web: www.visitlondon.com

Trip / Restaurant Boat

Available within 3 miles.
Web: www.riverthames.co.uk

Water point

Water is available to all berths at no extra charge.

Web access

Wireless Broadband is available.