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Tattenhall Marina Day Boat Hire

Discover the delights of cruising the canal in your own boat for the day.

If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, why not enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Shropshire Union Canal on one of our day boats? It’s the perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends while creating memories you’ll treasure for years to come.

Our four narrowboats are custom-built for day cruising and are available to hire from spring to autumn. Each boat offers a spacious open-air seating area where you can sit back and soak up the beautiful canalside scenery. Whatever the weather, you’ll be comfortable, as there’s also plenty of indoor seating with large windows, a table, sink, and WC.

Please note: our hire boats do not include a gas hob. However, each comes equipped with a kettle and tea and coffee making facilities, along with plates, cups, and cutlery for up to 10 people. Drinking water and a toilet are on board, and there are no additional charges for diesel.

With space for a maximum of 10 passengers, our boats are also pet-friendly—so your four-legged friend can join the adventure too.

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Explore the Canal

You can choose from two cruising routes on leaving the marina, either heading north towards Chester or south towards Nantwich. Both routes are a comfortable 1.5 hour cruise each way giving you the perfect amount of time to find a canalside pub for lunch and meander back to the marina.

Please note that our hire boats cannot be taken through locks.

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Cheshire Cat Route

This is a trip of 9 miles and 4 furlongs.

Departing from Tattenhall Marina and cruising to The Cheshire Cat and back takes approximately 3 hours.

From Tattenhall Marina travel northwest on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 4 miles to The Cheshire Cat Pub, on return, travel southeast on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 4 miles, back to Tattenhall Marina.

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Beeston Castle Route

Departing from Tattenhall Marina you cruise towards Nantwich towards Beeston Castle. This is a 4 mile trip with 5 furlongs which takes approximately 1 hour and a half .

From the marina you travel east on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 2 miles, 2 furlongs to The Shady Oak then travel west on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 2 miles, 2 furlongs back to Tattenhall Marina.

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Where to Find Us

Tattenhall Marina
Newton Lane
Tattenhall
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 9NE

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Reviews

Lovely mariner, all the staff welcoming and really helpful.

Jo Murgatroyd 5* Google review

Tattenhal Marina is a great location to either hire a boat or keep one. Modern quality facilities sit alongside a range of services including a quality cafe and more. There's also some floating pods you can rent for the traveller. Recommend a visit.

Dr Jamie Smith 5* Google review

Amazing stay! The floating house we stayed in was small but did not feel it. Was warm and cosy with fabulous views. I could bird watch all day! Cafe opposite was lovely and the staff super friendly.

Rhi 5* Google review

The staff are wonderful and friendly and helpful.
Only complaint is the signage is too small coming into the marina off the cut.
We were given a map to our mooring but the jetty’s weren’t numbered and the boat names were difficult to see.
The signage on the road is difficult too and neither maps nor google know where the actual entrance is and take you to the emergency exit. I’ve tried notifying google but I’m not sure how long it takes to review.
The services were lovely and the showers and bathrooms were nice and clean and the laundry is great.

Lee-Ann 5* Google review

This is a very well set out marina. It is run by pleasant people and the cafe is very, very reasonable. If you want a laugh I suggest you look at the one star reviews. They include one that apparently complains about crows and another that was done after the writer discovered that the place was shut. I call it entertaining ignorance.
But seriously, this place is a bit of a gem for both the boater and the casual visitor alike and no, I have absolutely no connection to the business whatsoever.

Marcus Wall 5* Google review

I’ve been moored at Tattenhall Marina for three years now and couldn't be happier with the experience. The facilities are always well-maintained, but what really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. A huge shout-out to Ollie, the manager—he’s approachable, professional, and always goes the extra mile to ensure the community is looked after. It makes a world of difference knowing the marina is in such capable hands.
​The onsite cafe is also a great perk with a lovely vibe; the only thing that could possibly make it better would be the addition of a full English breakfast to the menu! Highly recommended for any boater.

Chris Castaldo 5* Google review

Superb

Jason Friday 5* Google review

Stunning and peaceful

Jason Friday 5* Google review

Still quite wet

John D Brownlie 5* Google review

Such a friendly place - clean, tidy and a lovely cafe. As a boater I love being there

michael bourton 5* Google review