Packet Boat Marina : Marina Facilities

Overview

Facilities include mooring for 157 boats on both Grade 1 and Grade 2 moorings.

The marina site in covered by CCTV. All berths have mains power and water. Additional facilities include pump out, Elsan disposal, toilets and showers, laundry and wireless broadband free secure car parking.

Boat brokerage

A full brokerage service is available within Packet Boat marina.

BW Keys / Windlasses available

BW keys are sold at the marina office.

Chandlery

A chandlery (independent operator) is situated within the marina and open from Tuesday to Saturday.

Chemical toilet disposal

Available 24hrs.

Diesel

Diesel is for sale (independent operator), access available from the canal.

Electricity

All mooring berths have mains electricity points. Electricity cards are sold from the marina office and the duty warden.

Gas

Gas and Coal is for sale (independent operator).

Grocery shops

Tesco Express on the A408 has basic supplies and is a 5 minute walk from the marina. Other shops and DIY stores are within walking distance from the marina.

Laundry

Coin operated washers and dryers are available 24hrs.

Moorings

The following Grades are available at this site:-

Grade 1 RESIDENTIAL
Grade 1
Grade 2

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

Moorings may be paid in full in advance or over 10 standing order payments to include a 4% credit charge.

Visitor Moorings
Visitor moorings are available and have mains power and water to each berth.
Price: £11 per night or £70 per week. 

Pub / Cafe

The Waters Edge Pub is situated adjacent to the marina and serves food in the restaurant and outdoor terrace area overlooking the canal.

Paddington Packet Boat pub and other restaurants are available locally.

Public telephone

The closest public telephone is on the main road (A408) a 5 minutes walk from the marina.

Pump out

Two self service pump out points - one within the marina and one accessible from the canal. £12 cards available from the marina office.

Rubbish disposal

Rubbish bins for recycling and domestic rubbish only are accessible from the marina and the canal.

Showers

Showers are available to marina customers only 24hrs, at no charge.

Toilet

Toilets are available 24hrs.

Water point

Water points are on all mooring berths and one is accessible from the canal next to the pump out station.

Web access

Wireless Broadband facility available.

Wet dock

This is available on site (independent operator).