In May 2004 management of Limehouse Marina reverted to British Waterways Marinas Ltd. All enquiries about berth bookings and other matters should therefore be directed to the BW/BWML office at Limehouse, who can be contacted on: 020 7308 9930.

Photo by Sailing Today / Future Publishing

Pictured on the right from a pontoon is CA House (centre left) and the marina office and marina facilities (centre right).

Limehouse Marina has become the Jewel in the Crown of the British inland waterways network. Situated where the canal system meets the Thames, east of the bridges, it provides the ideal location for all river, canal and sea-going pleasure craft. The 90 berth marina with excellent modern facilities, has been established in the old Regent's Canal Dock, one of London's earliest docks. Built in 1820 and preceded only by the East & West India Docks and the London Docks, it is the oldest dock still operating as originally planned. Read about its fascinating history. Berthing is available for yachts, motor cruisers and narrow boats.

Limehouse Marina

• Full access to 2,000 miles of inland waterways system
• Good access to the Thames at most stages of the tide except low water
• Full disabled access across lock to pontoon and toilet facilities
• Entry-code access to pontoons and shower/toilet/laundry block
• Electricity at each berth
• Water points on every pontoon
• Launderette facilities
• Pump-out/waste disposal barge
• Showers, toilets and Elsan disposal
• Public transport adjacent to marina, DLR, British Rail and London Buses
• Secure (keys for users) car park situated near Marina for berth holders
• Headquarters of the Cruising Association with bar and catering facilities
• Competitive rates for longstay and short term moorings; discount for CA members.
• Secure premises - key codes issued upon arrival. Video security cameras also in operation.

Lock Operating Times (valid as of Dec 2007)

Limehouse Lock is permanently staffed at the following core hours:

1st April to 30th September 0800 to 1800 hours

1st October to 31st March 0800 to 1600 hours

Furthermore, the locks will be available for passage during the times below by pre-booking passage with the lock keepers at least 24 hours in advance. Telephone 020 7308 9930 (24hr answerphone) and leave full details: your name, telephone number and the date, time and direction (from or to the Thames) required for passage.

1st April to 30th September 0500-0800 and 1800-2200

1st October to 31st March 0500-0800 and 1600-2200

If Easter is before 1st April then core hours will be operational from the earlier date. Maximum craft dimensions are 28m length, 7.5m beam and 2.5m draft.

For further information about London's Canals and the Lee & Stort Navigations contact: British Waterways, 1 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London, W2 6TT Tel 020 7985 7200 Fax 020 7985 7201 Email enquiries.london@britishwaterways.co.uk

You can print a copy of this from www.waterscape.com/river_thames/boating

It contains information which you will find useful when coming up-river to Limehouse, including:

• VHF proceure for passing through the Thames Barrier
• Procedure for contacting Limehouse
• Photographs of the approaches and entrance to Limehouse
• Procedures at Limehouse Lock and swing bridge
• Telephone numbers and VHF channels
• Sound signals on the Thames

We also recommend you visit the Port of London Authority web-site www.portoflondon.co.uk

Berthing Charges  (valid from 01/04/07 until 31/03/08)

All prices including VAT.