Limehouse Waterside & Marina

The Harbourmaster’s Office, 46 Goodhart Place, Limehouse, London, E14 8EG

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Overview

A place of calm in the heart of London

Limehouse Marina is your oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of London. Located between the City of London and Canary Wharf, it’s a modern marina that makes a perfect base to explore the capital. Limehouse DLR station is a short walk from the marina with trains to Bank and Tower Hill, where you can join the Circle, District, Northern and Central lines. On the water, you are connected to the River Lee via the Limehouse Cut, the Regents Canal, and the River Thames via a tidal lock which operates 2 hours either side of low water.

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Moorings at Limehouse Waterside and Marina

With high quality facilities, secure berths and a friendly team on hand to help whenever you need them, Limehouse Marina is a great location to moor your boat.

Here are your mooring options at Limehouse Marina:

Leisure mooring: 56 berths, great for spending holidays and long weekends on your boat

Residential mooring: 75 berths, for permanent waterside living

Visitor mooring: 150 linear metres. Please call ahead to book

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 Limehouse Waterside & Marina. Please read how to navigate into the marina before your arrival by clicking here.

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Things to do in London

All the tourist attractions of London are yours to explore, and Limehouse is in a great location for some less well-known landmarks too. The Museum of London Docklands, telling the story of the local area, is under 20 minutes’ walk, and also close by is Cable Street, where you can see the mural of the famous battle, watch a show at the world’s oldest operating music hall, Wilton’s, and visit the Museum of Jack the Ripper. For nature and wildlife, head to Mile End Park, which follows the Regent's Canal from Limehouse Marina to Victoria Park.

Life on the water at Limehouse Waterside and Marina

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Limehouse Waterside & Marina

View from the Waterside Crew

"Limehouse is a piece of beauty and tranquillity amongst the hustle and bustle of city life, within easy reach of Central London making it an ideal marina for long term mooring or visiting the capital and its many attractions."

Ethan - Waterside Manager

Limehouse facilities

What’s onsite?

We’ve got all your practical needs covered with a full array of Aquavista brilliant basics that you’d expect from modern waterside living including secure moorings; well-kept environments; shower, toilet and laundry facilities; CCTV; free Wi-Fi; working pumps and efficient lighting; and excellent customer service. We can also arrange for secure car parking at a competitive rate.

Your nearest local facilities

Find out what facilities are at your fingertips in the neighbourhood:

Pubs and restaurants

There are 3 pubs with riverside views all within a 5-minute walk and The Cruising Association Headquarters, with a bar and catering facilities, is located by the marina.

Shopping and services

There are several small grocery stores and two small supermarkets within walking distance. Waitrose and Tesco are in Canary Wharf, a 3-minute drive away.

Boat fuel supplies

Boat fuel: Available locally. Speak to the Waterside Crew for details

Petrol: There is a petrol station 4 minutes’ drive away

Gas: Calor gas can be delivered by a local supplier.

Transport links

Bus: Limehouse Marina is well-served by local buses.

Rail: The Jubilee Line and the Docklands Light Railway Station are both close by.

Airport: London City Airport is just 5 miles, or 22 minutes on the Docklands Light Railway. Heathrow is 20 miles and Gatwick is 31 miles or just under one hour by train.

Opening hours

Limehouse Waterside & Marina is open Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm and on Sunday and Bank holidays 10am-2pm.

You can call us on 0207 308 9930 within these hours.

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Navigating into Limehouse

Whether you’ve got a narrowboat, widebeam or a sea-going craft, Limehouse Waterside & Marina makes an ideal base for exploring the capital.

An oasis of calm in the heart of the city, the metropolitan marina is surrounded by pretty streets, lined with shops and restaurants. It’s also your gateway to visiting the beautiful waterways and picturesque villages along the Thames.

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