Facilities
At Milton Keynes Marina we offer full services and facilities both at the Marina or at our sister site, Willowbridge Marina, 3.5 miles south of Milton Keynes Marina on the Grand Union canal. Willowbridge Marina is a working boatyard with full chandlery, DIY hardstanding services and a small number of linear moorings.
Milton Keynes Marina offers the following facilities in a secure off-line mooring basin. |
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Milton Keynes Marina
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Boat Brokerage
MK Brokerage is a member of the British Marine Federation and Boat Brokerage Association. We offer competitive rates and a personal service from valuation to completion. Your boat will be moored in Milton Keynes Marina and all prospective buyers will be shown round the boat personally.
BW Keys/Windlasses
Available from the marina chandlery: Tel:- 01908 672672
Chandlery
We have no Chandlery at Milton Keynes Marina. Offering boaters basic heating and toilet fresh requirements.;We are linked to Willowbridge Marina where a full chandlery can provide any items not available at Milton Keynes. Tel:- 01908 672672 for chandlery enquiries.
Cranage/Hard Standing
Cranage and hardstanding facilities are available at our sister Marina 3.5 miles south of Milton Keynes Marina. This can be used for winter storage or maintenance work including DIY fit outs. For details please call us on 01908 672672 or call Willowbridge Marina on 01908 643242, or visit www.willowbridgemarina.co.uk.
Diesel
Available from the marina fuelling jetty 10am to 4pm, all year round.
Electricity
16 amp electrical hook-up is available to all our moorers with prepayment meters (electric prepayment cards sold in the chandlery in denominations of £10).
Elsan
On site, for MK Marina residents only..
Solid Fuels
We sell, kindling, coal and smokeless fuels from the chandlery 10am to 4 pm all year round. Tel:- 01908 672672
Gas
Calor Gas sold from the chandlery 10am to 4 pm all year round. Tel:- 01908 672672
Grocery Shops
The local district shopping centre at Netherfield has a small Co-Op, post office, and many other shops. This is just 5 minutes walk from the south end of the Marina.
Hotel - Preartree Lodge
Newly refurnished hotel overlooking the marina. See
http://www.peartreelodge.com/; Phone 01908 661122
Indian & Chinese Takeaway
Sam’s Chinese Takeaway is located at the Marina. Cantonese & Szechuan cuisine (closed on Tuesdays). Tel:- 01908 695695
5 Akihs Takeaway is located at the Marina (open Tuesday to Sunday each week). Tel:- 01908 676699/676055.
Laundry
Laundry is available at the marina with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Pub with Carvery Restaurant
Peartree Bridge Inn is located on the canal side of the Marina. This is a Crown Carveries Pub and is open 11am to 11pm every day. The carvery serves food until 9.30pm and costs £3.59 on week days, £6.50 on Sundays. There are outside tables both canal side and on the Marina side. Tel:- 01908 691515. The menu can be view at
www.crowncarveries.co.uk/our-menu.html/
Pump out
Pump out is available from the marina service point at a cost of £25.
Rubbish Disposal
On site for standard household waste for moorers use only.
Secure Car Parking
The marina has a number of car parking area’s which are open to the general public. In addition, there is a secure car park for a limited number of cars. This is charged at £10 per week, £38.50 per month or £400 per year. One space in the secure car park is kept free for short term usage.
Showers
Not available at the marina.
Slipway
Available at the marina at a cost of £30.
Toilets
No Toilets available on site .
Water Point
Water point at the marina service jetty and on each mooring jetty.
Web Access
Web access is generally good in the marina. We do not offer a wireless access facility.
Dry Dock
Not currently available at the Marina, however we are planning to install a dry dock as part of the refurbishment programme.
Widebeam Facilities
Moorings are available for Widebeam boats of any length, however the longer the boat, the more skill required to manoeuvre into the mooring. If you have any doubts we would recommend a visit prior to reservation.
Workshop
There is a large workshop at the marina. For any service work required please call the marina office where this work can be booked. Tel:- 01908 672672.