Priory Marina
Barkers Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9DJ
T: 01234 351931
F: 01234 273086
This 200-berth marina, set in 300 acres of beautiful country park, is a great place for a day out. The marina has its own gift shop, is situated next to a pub/restaurant and hotel, and has cycle hire on site - plus wonderful riverside walks and cycle tracks.
Boating facilities include water, rubbish disposal, public slipway, workshop, pump-out, WC (& disabled WC), chandlery and boat sales. In the Country Park there is an information centre and nature reserve. Day fishing is available. All facilities are open seven days a week from 9am to 5.30pm.
Within 10 minutes' walk of the Marina is the Aspects Leisure Centre. Here there is a UGC Multiplex cinema, a bingo hall and a Fitness First gym. Eating options include Macdonalds and Pizza Hut. Tescos and the Oasis Beach Pool waterpark are also close by.
The pleasant riverside town of Bedford is just a mile from the marina. As well as a museums, art galleries and a wealth of shops and pubs, Bedford also offers a choice of Indian restaurants and a Pizza Express.