Overview

Facilities

The team

Narrowboat Hire

Boat Sales

Nottingham

Welcome to Nottingham Castle Marina

A haven within the City of Nottingham. It’s hard to believe you are in the heart of a city when you stand in Nottingham Castle Marina. It’s so tranquil and yet only a mile away from all the great attractions and amenities of the city centre. Hence its popularity with narrowboats and cruisers.

Lying alongside the grassy bank of the Nottingham and Beeston Canal it’s the perfect visitor's stop for exploring Nottingham’s cathedral and castle, or just sit and watch our resident heron fishing.

Offering over 200 narrowboat and cruiser moorings with full marina facilities including a relaxing lounge, well stocked chandlery, fuel, Elsan pump out, on-site brokerage, launderette, maintenance and engineering services.

The recent installation of a modern office overlooking the entrance to the marina has given Ben and the team a much better view of the traffic entering and leaving the marina allowing for more efficient management. We have staff who live on-site for that extra peace of mind as well as modern CCTV and electronic gated access. There are a good variety of restaurants and retail stores nearby.

To read all about Nottingham Castle Marina and what is has to offer, see below, or for a bespoke berthing quote and to find out about our Flexible Berthing Scheme, please call 0115 941 2672 or click here for our online enquiry form.

More information on all our inland marinas is here, in our 2020 Yearbook.

Facilities at Nottingham Marina

Office Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10:00am - 4:00pm

T 0115 941 2672

Marina Plan

Tranquil setting

Over 200 berths

Customer lounge

Chandlery

Fuel

Elsan pump-out

CCTV & gated access

Repairs and engineering facilities nearby

2020 Castle Marinas Yearbook

To read all about Our Marinas and what they have to offer, Read our 2020 yearbook below.

2020 YEARBOOK

Facilities

Marina Information & Layout

Nottingham Castle Marina is an inland marina situated in the heart of Nottingham City. Offering over 200 narrowboat and cruiser moorings with full marina facilities, including a brand new marina office and cusomter lounge. Please view our marina layout here.

The marina is placed within a retail development, offering you a variety of restaurants and large retail stores within 500 yards, or the ability to walk into the city centre and have all the amenities that a large city could offer you.

Nottingham Castle Marina is located on the Nottingham/Beeston canal with access to the whole waterways network. Boaters can also access the tidal Trent taking you towards Newark and Boston. The opportunities for exploration are endless and will cater for every boater's requirements.

Pontoon Services - Water/Electricity

Nottingham Castle Marina has over 200 moorings with fixed pontoons for narrowboats, canal boats and cruisers. All pontoons have either metered or token electricity supply, water supply points. Water is free of charge.

The pontoons are well lit at night for security reasons and safe passage. The marina is located on the Canal therefore all the pontoons are fixed and not floating, so that you have that extra stability when accessing your boat.

Showers, Toilets and Launderette Facilities

Showers and toilets are located at both ends of the marina. Open to moorers 24 hours a day. The Launderette has washing machines and a dryers operated by tokens which can be purchased in the Chandlery.

Marina Chandlery

At Nottingham Castle Marina, we are very proud of our extensively stocked Chandlery. We endeavour to offer good value for money and our staff are on hand for advice and information. So, whether its a tin of paint you need or a complete refit, come and visit the Chandlery today .Chandlery stocks include the following; -

Ropes and Lines
Paint and paint materials
Cleaning products
Buoyancy aids and life jackets
Heating stoves
Cookers and fridges
Engine oils and greases
Water systems

If you cannot find the part you need for your boat, Rob and Ben would be happy to order an item for you.

All Nottingham Castle moorers benefit from a 10% discount in the Chandlery and a reduced rate for diesel.

Security/Parking

Nottingham Castle Marina takes security very seriously. We like to feel that we do everything we possibly can to make sure that your boat is left in a secure environment. The marina and car park are fully enclosed with access through one main electronic security gate. Only key holders can gain access to this area. Keys for the main gate and to gate are available in the Marina Office and require a £20 deposit and allow 24 hour access. There is a marina caretaker on site after office hours, to respond to any problem you may have with our pontoon facilities and to make sure that the site is kept secure. Due to our unique canal location there is no risk of flooding, which is often associated with river moorings.

Fuel/Pump Out/Waste Disposal

The onsite chandlery at Nottingham Castle Marina also supplies the following services to boaters from the main refuelling pontoon.

Diesel (rebated Gas Oil - not for consumpton in motor vehicles)
Gas Bottles
Pump Out & Elsan disposal station
Coal (smokeless)

Recycling facilities are available on site at Nottingham Castle Marina. Details of what can be recycled can be found on the bins provided. Unsuitable items can be taken to the local authority site.

Undercover Repair facility

Nottingham Castle Marina provides an undercover polytunnel for moorers DIY repairs and maintenance. The polytunnel is an extremely popular facility and must be booked in advance. To book please contact the Marina Office.

The Polytunnel costs £225 per week to rent or £35 per day.

(NB prices subject to review April 2020)

Marina Safety

At Nottingham Castle Marina our primary function is to offer a safe, secure and enjoyable boating environment for all our boating customers. We want you to get the most out of your canal and boating on the UK’s inland waterways plus be able to keep your boat in a marina with the best facilities and services.

To achieve this we draw all moorers attention to the following boat and marina safety points.

We have staff onsite 24 hours a day in the case of emergencies. The out of hours emergency contact number is 07801 529688 (emergencies only).

There are several potential hazards within a marina environment. Pontoons are slippery when wet and icy. Please take care and wear suitable footwear. Please also take extra care at night and in strong winds.

Please leave no clutter, untidy cables or cycles on pontoons, these can cause a trip hazard and can impede access.

Children must be supervised at all times and must not ride in the trolleys. Lifejackets are advisable.

In the event of an emergency please contact the marina office immediately. You may want to make a note of the out of hours contact number. Harbourmasters are contactable 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Life rings and extinguishers are located around the Marina.

There is a first aid station in the Marina Office

Smoking is strictly prohibited near to the Pump Out, Diesel, Bottled Gas and Fuel areas

Any damage to pontoons, facilities or boats should be reported to the Harbourmasters immediately.

Please also do not allow oil contaminated bilge effluent to be discharged into the marina and be aware that hot central heating or engine exhausts can scorch wooden pontoons.

The team

Ben Dalley

MARINA MANAGER

Ben Dalley, was appointed Marina Manager at Nottingham Castle Marina in July 2016. He has worked at the marina for five years now, starting part time as a Dock Master and most recently as full time Maintenance Manager. Previously he was a lock-keeper for British Waterways where over the years he met many boaters he now considers friends. He has owned a speedboat in the past but his current hobby is anything on two wheels. He has three children.

Ben says of his new role “I'm looking forward to my new challenge. I want to add more value for money for our moorers and I have a few ideas about how to do it. It's exciting. A busy time ahead”.

Rob Chilton

ASSISTANT MARINA MANAGER

Rob has lived for many years on his Narrowboat and more recently at Castle marinas. Rob has a broad knowledge of anything technological which is a great plus both in the office and for technical questions in the shop. In his spare time, he can be found treading the boards at the lace market theatre in a variety of productions which have recently taken Rob to Germany to perform on tour. Nb Independence has also chugged to London and back over a few months and was a fantastic experience if the stories are anything to go by.

Andy Gibson

GENERAL ASSISTANT

Andy has lived on the marina for many years and is a very experienced boater making him a valuable asset to the team. He has a wide knowledge of chandlery and technical issues, as well as a practical approach to issues that arise around the marina. As well as an interesting collection of vehicles and hats, Andy has spent a lot of time in the Merchant Navy and “down pit” as a Miner and also loves to travel. Consequently Andy usually has some useful and relevant experience to draw upon, whatever the situation.

Narrowboat Hire

Narrowboat Holidays with Castle Marinas

Castle marinas operates eight marinas on the UK's inland waterways network including some of the UK's leading inland marinas catering for all types of narrowboats and river cruisers. From our base at Wigrams Turn Marina, we also run a Black Prince hire fleet of some 15 narrowboats, ideal for holidays of all types.

Black Prince Holidays offer award winning luxury narrowboat holidays from 9 locations across the UK, including Wigrams Turn Marina. All narrowboats have full central heating, 240v electric, Freeview, DVD and mobile WiFi, making the Black Prince Holidays fleet one the best equipped on the canal system.

Ideally situated at the head of the Oxford Canal, Wigrams Turn in Napton is a base that offers a starting point for a large number of interesting routes. The Warwickshire Ring, for the more energetic and experienced, contrasts the beautiful countryside around Warwick with city life and industry through Birmingham and Spaghetti Junction. Trips of beauty and interest can also be achieved, including Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Snarestone, or a visit to the Waterways Museum at Stoke Bruerne, depending on the number of locks you wish to negotiate.

Visit the Black Prince Holidays website for more details including special offers canal boat holidays.

Visit Black Prince Holidays

Boat Sales

Boat Sales at Nottingham Castle Marina

Operated by David Mawby Ltd.

David has built up the business over the past 15years, specialising in the purchase and sales of new and second hand motor cruisers, and is proud to be a main dealer for Viking Boats.

2014 has seen the introduction of Narrowboat Sales with Chris Pallett joining David’s team. Chris has a vast knowledge of both Narrowboats and cruisers, having worked at the marina in various capacities over the past 30 years.

David and Chris pride themselves in giving good advice and excellent service to new and experienced boaters. They aim to take away any concerns by guiding their clients down the right paths, and can assist with a list of local surveyors, finance facilities and insurance, etc.

In addition to this they offer their clients a free lifting service for survey requirements, also on completion all clients are given a full demonstration and handover. Moorings are available in most instances but for customers wishing to move to other areas, arrangements can be made for delivery by road or on the waterways, and all Motor Cruisers include free delivery within 250 miles of Nottingham.

If your enquiry is for brokerage a free valuation service is available and a competitive rate of commission offered. In addition they also have a waiting list of clients looking for the right vessel across the whole range of narrowboats and cruisers, and for this reason boats are required on an ongoing basis.

Over the coming new 2014 season David Mawby Ltd will be introducing the sales of new narrowboats, from an established and prestigious builder, with the full range of craft covering all the stern options. These boats are finished to an excellent standard yet at a competitive price. The company involved also offer boats specially designed for disabled boaters.

If you would like to view a list of all motor cruisers currently for sale or would like further information please click here

If you would like to view a list of all narrowboats currently for sale please click here

David can be contacted on 07721 382619 and Chris can be contacted on 07799 216704