Humber Dock Marina

Hull Marina is a marina for pleasure boats situated in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. It was opened in 1983 on the site of the former Railway Dock and Humber Dock[1] and is managed by British Waterways Marinas Limited (BWML).[2]

The marina is home to 270 berths, spread across Humber Dock and Railway Dock,[1] as well as a boat yard serviced by a 50-tonne boat hoist. Access through the lock to the Humber estuary is possible at high water ±3 hours.[2] The basin outside the lock has a "waiting wall" for vessels to tie up to while waiting to enter the lock, although this dries out at low water.[3]

Railway Dock and Humber Dock are separated by a lifting pedestrian bridge, which is lifted to allow access for watercraft.[4]

Attractions and events

The Spurn Lightship moored in the marina acts as a museum.[5] The area immediately around the marina has also played host to the City's Folk & Maritime Festival[6] and Humber Street Sesh.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Places to Visit in and around Hull". FunKingHull.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 August 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Hull Marina | Yorkshire". BWML. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "New waiting wall for Hull Marina". BWML. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  4. ↑ "Bridge". movablebridges.org.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "The Spurn Lightship". Hull City Council. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  6. ↑ Robinson, Hannah (8 July 2019). "Hull Folk and Maritime Festival 2019 WILL be going ahead this month". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  7. ↑ "Humber Street Sesh - FAQs". Humber Street Sesh. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
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