Lock closure this year has been set for the 16th to 27th of January 2012. The lock gates will close on the Monday from 0700 and will re open on Friday 27th at approx 1200. We will be carrying out the usual maintenance of the lock including the servicing of the hydraulics and the electric motors. The lock fenders will have some new guide rods, brackets and cleats installed along with general cleaning and painting. If you have any questions regarding lock closure then please do not hesitate to speak to any of the Control Tower staff on 01473 788982.
Welcome to Shotley Marina
Shotley Marina is ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Orwell and Stour. Its location is second to none, providing almost instant access to the Rivers Stour, Orwell and to the open sea. It’s your choice to potter the beautiful Suffolk Rivers, the broads or to venture over the water to the continent.
The East Coast’s Premier Marina is a bold claim to make, and one we feel fully justified in making, considering our location and the outstanding facilities we offer:
- 350 fully serviced modern berths all with Electricity and Water
- 24 hours access – all states of the tide
- Our experienced harbour/lock masters are available 24/7 to provide security, help when mooring, local sailing and weather advice.
- Diesel, Calor and Camping Gaz available from the lock tower 24/7
- Two modern ablution blocks providing showers, baths and facilities for the disabled
- Free Wi-Fi available on site
- Shotley Marine Services – Able to move up to 40 tons and provide full Engineering, GRP and Shipwright services.
- Shipwreck Pub and Restaurant – a popular haunt for both yachtsmen and land based visitors alike. Good food and fine wines and beers can be enjoyed whilst enjoying its unrivalled location adjacent to the marina lock and looking onto both the Orwell and Stour rivers
- Launderette with washing machines, driers and ironing facilities
- Chandlery providing books, charts, boat fittings, marine wear and a general range of provisions.
- Britannia Sea School providing Land (Marina based class rooms), Sea based RYA courses and Yachts to Charter.
- State of the art Inogen Leading Light to guide you into the Marina