Welcome
The Marina
Welcome to Shakespeare Marina, situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
This beautiful marina is the perfect place for boat owners to moor their vessels while exploring the local area, and for visitors to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing stay.
Shakespeare Marina is a modern, purpose-built marina that offers a range of excellent facilities and services for boat owners and visitors.
The marina has 250 berths, all with water and electricity hook-ups, and a wide range of facilities including showers, toilets, laundry facilities and free WI-FI.
Ruth Noon
Marina Manager
With a lifelong love of narrow boating combined with senior level experience at the Canal and River Trust Ruth Noon is delighted to join the team as Shakespeare Marina Manager.
Having previously established and run the hugely popular Stratford River Festival Ruth is excited to develop the marinas potential. Her immediate priority is to encourage new moorers and offer great customer service.
Michelle Wood
Marina Warden
We are delighted to welcome boater Michelle Wood as our new Marina Warden here at Shakespeare.
Michelle comes with a wealth of experience from managing sites for the Caravan & Camping Club and is a great addition to the team.
Michelle is based here at the marina on narrowboat ‘Woody’ with partner Chris and is often seen out and about with their dogs Mollie and Brinnie.
I’m sure we'll all make her welcome.
Marina office hours
Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday Temporarily closed
Facilities
The Marina and Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales team share the open plan area at the front of the facilities building. Besides managing the day-to-day operations of the marina this airy open plan area is also the perfect location to host events including coffee mornings, private functions and training courses.
Fuel, coal, gas and wood is sold at the marina so all means of power will be at your fingertips, allowing you to restock easily and be prepared for all eventualities. There are state-of-the-art showers with inclusive access offering warm showers and the opportunity to freshen up after a long boat adventure. The loos are accessible too and there is also an Elsan disposal unit and a dockside pump out.
The laundry facilities will meet everyone’s needs, quickly and efficiently. The facilities building is intended to take good care of everyone’s needs, allowing all boaters to either stay comfortably in the beautiful, tranquil environment of the marina or set off on an exciting adventure along the waterways.
Refer a friend and receive
M&S vouchers worth £150
We’re delighted to announce the introduction of our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’.
It’s simple - persuade your boating friends to join us here at Shakespeare Marina and you’ll be rewarded with £150 M&S Vouchers for the introduction.
There’s no limit to the number of introductions you make but there’s a few T&Cs you'll need to read.
Any questions please get in touch
All best wishes,
What customers say ...
We moved to Shakespeare Marina in April 2023. Since arriving we have loved being there. The basin has a wonderful pontoon system which is safe and secure. They are very focused on keeping access ways clean and clear. The facilities are top notch and always clean and well equipped. The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. Stratford town centre easily accessible on foot as well as the Rosebird retail centre just a 10 minute walk. This is a great marina.
A lovely friendly marina. I had to leave my boat for two weeks and it was just as I had left it on my return. I've felt safe sleeping on her as a solo boater. The manager Ruth is very helpful and friendly, she took time to answer my queries even though she is the only person currently running the marina.I will definitely visit again.
Thank you for putting us up at your lovely marina when we found out we couldn’t stay opposite RSC on the Avon last Friday night, due to a junior regatta taking place the following day. You put our 21’ cruiser, along with my wife and myself, up in a very nice mooring at very short notice. The facilities at your marina are top rated, and we enjoyed them! Your professional and friendly attitude was greatly appreciated. If we do visit Stratford in the future, then we will definitely stay in your lovely marina once again. Thanks and regards R&M on ‘Cygnet’
“If boating be the food of love, cruise on!” However take time to stop, stay, and moor at Shakespeare Marina, Stratford-on-Avon. It’s such a picturesque setting, with a view of the Bard’s Church close by. You can be sure of a warm welcome from Ruth, the Marina Manager, who made us feel at home from the moment we stepped onto the pontoon. It’s an ideal base for visiting Stratford, and if you are a theatre lover like me, take in a play or two. From a practical point of view Shakespeare Marina is ideally situated with a supermarket, pharmacy, vets and coffee shop all within a short walking distance, whilst in the opposite direction the excitement of the historic town awaits you. Journeying from the Thames, where we have moored for six years, we were somewhat anxious about what awaited us, but the lure of the River Avon with its quintessential English towns and rolling hills has captivated us. Discovering Shakespeare Marina was like the jewel in the crown, all new, sparkling facilities and modern pontoons. It’s definitely a great place to moor for exploring the Midlands Waterways, or if you are a barge like us, the Avon, Severn, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. So Mr. Shakespeare, “All’s Well
Local attractions
Shakespeare Marina is ideally located for exploring the local area and its many attractions. Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town with a wealth of cultural and historical sites to explore, including Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, and the picturesque River Avon. The town is also home to a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering something for everyone.
Throughout the year, Shakespeare Marina hosts a range of activities for boat owners and friends including regular yoga classes, BBQs and coffee mornings.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Discover the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the main auditorium in Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare's plays and other works are performed.
Swan Theatre
The Swan is the favourite theatre of many actors, directors and audiences, where the work of Shakespeare's contemporaries is regularly performed.
The Other Place
The Other Place is our creative hub for learning, research and development with a cafe bar, rehearsal rooms and a 200-seat studio theatre.
The Bear Pit
The Bear Pit Theatre is Stratford-upon-Avon's first and only 'little' theatre in the heart of Shakespeare's town and home to The Bear Pit Theatre Company.
Stratford Playhouse
The Play House in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. An exciting and playful multi-purpose venue at the heart of beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon.
Waterside Theatre
The Waterside Theatre is an independent theatre/arts venue overlooking the Stratford Canal in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.