Pop-up Supper Event - 19th May
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!
We’re excited to announce he first of our pop-up supper nights taking place here at the marina on Friday 19th May. We’ll be opening the doors to welcome both boaters and locals for this very exclusive event.
Spicy Mike is a local chef excited to showcase the variety of his culinary skills and we’re hoping to host a different themed night once a month over the summer season. First up is a mouth-watering Mexican menu, but with limited spaces available please drop a line to spicymikesfood@gmail.com asap if your keen to attend.
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 a chandlery.
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.
David Raby
Warden
David Raby joined the team at Shakespeare Marina in August 2022 in the role of warden.
As keen boater and proud owner of a 60ft wide beam boat, David brings a wealth of practical experience from his previous roles including team leader within the motor industry and as a business driving lecturer. He is at his happiest tinkering on his boat or baking cakes.
Facilities
The timber clad building has a pitched slate roof and features a gable end window, designed to display the full beauty of the marina, the River Avon and the surrounding countryside.
At the front of the building, there is a communal area and an office. As the gable end window draws in the natural light, this makes a peaceful place to sit, relax and enjoy the wonderful view of the marina, the River Avon and the surrounding countryside. It is also an ideal place to meet with friends, have a drink or even just wait for your laundry to finish.
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 disabled 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. 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.
Amenities
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 events and activities for boat owners and visitors. These include boat shows, river cruises, fishing competitions, and social events.
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.