Glasson Waterside & Marina
& Glasson Marine Services

Glasson Waterside & Marina lies in a secure and well-sheltered location at Glasson, a working sea port on the northwest coast near the historical city of Lancaster. Here, on the wildlife-rich Lune Estuary, where the Lancaster Canal meets the sea, you can enjoy views north across Morecambe Bay to the fells of the Lake District and south to Blackpool Tower. With easy access to the M6, it’s a peaceful, unspoilt area. The opportunities for canal, river and coastal cruising make it a great choice for your weekend and holiday getaways.

Glasson Marine Services is our very own experienced team of marine engineers. They are there to help you ensure that your boat is kept or returned to the very best condition. We have a wide range of services and have over 30 years of dedicated professional experience in repair, paintwork, rigging and much more.

We have your practical needs covered with a full array of Aquavista brilliant basics that you’d expect from modern waterside living including: 

At Glasson Waterside & Marina, you have the peace of mind of knowing that you are moored in a safe and secure berth with a wide range of facilities. Our friendly team are on hand to help you when you need them.

Here are your mooring options at the marina:

• Leisure mooring: 156 berths, great for spending holidays and long weekends on your boat
• Visitor mooring: please book ahead to secure a berth for a short-term stopover
• Winter mooring: berths for continuous cruisers who need a safe haven for the winter. Please contact us to check availability.
• Restrictions: there are no access restrictions into Glasson Waterside & Marina. Please read how to navigate into the marina before your arrival by clicking here.

Please provide us with 48 hours notice for lock passage in or out of Glasson Marina.

We also have hard standing available here at Glasson Waterside & Marina. 

Visit the historic town of Lancaster for shopping, an imposing castle and a riverside Maritime Museum. Enjoy the great outdoors, with the Lake District just 30 miles drive away and the unspoilt Forest of Bowland even closer. Here, follow the Pendle Witch Trail by bike or by car for a memorable history lesson. Along the northwest coast, enjoy an old-fashioned day at the seaside in Blackpool, see the famous statue of Eric Morecambe at Morecambe Bay, and get your golf clubs out for one of the many courses on England’s Golf Coast.

Nearby cities and locations

Positioned at Glasson Dock on the Lancaster Canal, Glasson Marina provides a peaceful coastal setting in Lancashire, ideal for exploring the region’s waterways and heritage.

• Lancaster – 5 miles north; historic city with a castle, museums, and canal walks.
• Morecambe – 9/10 miles west; seaside promenade and bay views.
• Garstang – 10 miles south; charming market town along the Lancaster Canal.
• Preston – 20 miles south; shopping, dining, and rail connections.
• Blackpool – Approx 22 miles south-west; famous for its beaches, piers, and attractions.

Glasson is a working seaport situated in the River Lune estuary. You’ll need to go through it to lock into Glasson Waterside & Marina, the pretty marina that’s the seaward terminal of the Lancaster Canal. 

The sea lock to Glasson is operated by the port commission, and we’ve provided all the instructions you’ll need below. It’s a little tricky to navigate because Glasson is only accessible for 45 minutes before local high water. It’s well worth the effort, though. Once you’ve sailed through Glasson, an oasis of rural calm and tranquillity is waiting for you just a few yards away.

Glasson Waterside & Marina office is open 10am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

You can call us on 01524 751491 within these hours.

During seasonal and bank holidays our typical office hours may vary, please call the waterside office before making a visit.