Discover more at Tattenhall Marina
Moor, Explore, Belong - Tattenhall Marina Awaits
Welcome to Tattenhall Marina, occupying an idyllic location in the Cheshire countryside on the Shropshire Union Canal.
With an abundance of facilities on-site including a chandlery, workshop and café bar; together with the appeal of the local area including the nearby historic walled city of Chester, Chester Race course, Chester Zoo, and the award winning Cheshire Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall Marina is the perfect place for you to enjoy your boat and the surrounding cruising routes from a premium, countryside location.
Mooring with us
300 secluded berths accommodating boats ranging from 30ft to 70ft
Each of our berths enjoys its own dedicated 16amp electric supply and water points are shared between two moorings.
Tattenhall Marina has recently been upgraded with a Dura mini mesh system which offers safer access along our jetties.
The Boathouse cafe and bar provides a social hub where you can relax with friends, family and fellow moorers. A chandlery stocks all of your boating essentials as well as a brokerage service and workshop operated by Keel Boat Services.
Roam Free with Free Visitor Mooring
Sign up for an annual contract and receive more than just a mooring
In addition to 24-hour access to your home marina, you now have the ability to cruise the network with unlimited access to Lakeland Leisure Marinas*. Enjoy Saul Junction Marina in Gloucestershire, Great Haywood in Staffordshire, Roydon Marina Village in Essex, or Barton Marina in Staffordshire.
Our Roam Free scheme encourages the freedom to explore the waterways whilst knowing you have a home mooring - cruise the canals, enjoy both rural and city life from the water at your own pace; knowing you have a mooring to hand.
* Subject to availability, please contact your destination marina in advance of arrival.
Buy and Sell with Confidence
Professional, Friendly Boat Sales You Can Trust
Whether you’re searching for your ideal boat or looking to sell with confidence, Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales at Roydon Marina Village delivers a professional, stress-free service backed by years of expertise and a genuine passion for boating.
As part of the Lakeland Leisure Estates Group, we provide access to a nationwide network of marinas, a large audience of active boaters, and a growing reputation for quality, trust, and results.
Selling Your Boat? Let Us Handle the Hard Work. From accurate market valuations and professional photography to managing enquiries, viewings, and paperwork—we take care of the entire selling process from start to finish. Your boat receives maximum exposure both online and on-site, ensuring a quick and smooth sale.
Looking to Buy? Step Aboard Your Next Adventure. We offer a constantly changing selection of quality narrowboats, widebeams, and leisure boats, perfect for weekend cruising or longer getaways. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced boater, our expert team will guide you every step of the way.
Located just 30 minutes from London, Roydon Marina Village combines a prime location with high visitor traffic and extensive online reach. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is committed to providing expert advice and full support, ensuring a seamless and successful buying or selling experience.
Stay at Tattenhall
Floating Pod Getaways
Tattenhall Marina offers 6 floating pods which provide the perfect countryside escape for friends, families and couples. We have pet friendly pods so you can bring your four legged friends along too.
Easily accessible, only 9 miles from Chester city centre and a short journey from the M6 and M56.
Boat Hire
Fancy an adventure on the water?
Hire one of our narrowboats for a day cruising the Shropshire Union Canal.
Ideal for families or small groups of friends to enjoy something a little different and spend some quality time together.
Book your boat hire experience today!
Around & About
There is so much to discover from our doorstep
Whilst the surroundings of our beautiful Marina are truly remarkable, what makes Tattenhall Marina such a great place is the variety and diversity afforded by the local area.
Our locality will keep you coming back time and time again. One of the most popular attractions is the Four Counties Ring, a cruising route which takes in 92 locks in 97 miles and takes around 60 hours to complete.
As the name suggests, the route takes in four of England’s counties so you’ll see a good mix of the North West countryside, pretty villages and industrial architecture. Cruising for 8 hours a day, the ring can be completed in a week, but to make the most of this spectacular cruising route, we recommend a full two week excursion.
There is also access to several other popular canal routes from the Shropshire Union Canal on which we are based, including the Llangollen canal and the Trent and Mersey.
Workshop & Chandlery
We understand that keeping your boat in great condition and water-worthy is your top priority
Our on-site workshop is run by Keel Boat services and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, assisting you with repairs, modifications and advice on your boat. For all workshop enquiries, please contact Karl Heywood on 07770 576288.
Chandlery
Located in the Boathouse Cafe, our experienced team will help you find the right product for the job at our chandlery. We stock a comprehensive range of marine products and consumables. If we don’t stock what you’re looking for, we will do our utmost to find it and order it for you through our suppliers.
Boats for Sale at Tattenhall Marina
Contact our friendly team
If you have any questions or queries, please fill in the enquiry form and our Marina Manager Oliver and Boat Sales Manager Andy will get back to you as soon as possible.
Where to find us
Address:
Tattenhall Marina
Newton Lane
Tattenhall
Chester CH3 9NE
Directions:
We are located 5 minutes from Tattenhall village.
By Boat
We are based on the Shropshire Union Canal Main Line. Tattenhall Marina is under 4 hours from Chester, heading south along the canal, between Hargrave and Newton. Leaving Chester due south-east along the canal, you will arrive at Tattenhall Marina in just over 3 and a half hours.
By Road
The Marina is just off Tattenhall Road. Heading north out of Tattenhall village, we are a 5-minute drive. Leaving Chester on the A41 Whitchurch Road due south-east, we are 25 minutes’ drive. Heading south along the A41 for 3.8 miles, you will take a left-hand turn on to Chester Road signposted for Tattenhall 2 ½ miles. The Ice Cream Farm and Canal Workshop are also signed posted here with the brown tourism sign.Heading down Chester road for 1 mile, turn left on to Newton Lane.Continue down Newton Lane for 1 mile. You will approach a crossroads. Head straight across these crossroads following signposts for the 'Ice Cream Farm'. Head down this road for 0.4 miles and the entrance to Tattenhall Marina is on your leftt, directly opposite the 'Ice Cream Farm'.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Chester. From here, you will need to ride the41-bus to the marina. For more information on travelling to Chestertrain station from your area, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Air
Liverpool John Lennon airport is the nearest airport to the marina. Car hire is available at the airport and it takes around 50 minutes to travel via car. Otherwise, taking the train to Chester from the airport and then the 41-bus is the best way of getting to the marina. If you are driving from the Airport, the fastest way to the Marina is via Chester. From Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the A561 East-bound, joining the A562. Follow signage for the A533 and then the M56. Travel west-bound along the A56 and leave at junction 15 for the M53. The M53 will become the A55. Leave the A55 at junction 40 for the A41. We then advise you follow our road directions above.
By Bus
The 41-bus service runs from Tattenhall Marina to Chester. This is the only public transport route that serves the marina. The bus stop is a short 1-minute walk from the marina down the road towards Tattenhall village. For more information on bus timetables and prices, please visit www.traveline.info