Portland Basin Marina

Portland Basin Marina is a small friendly independent marina based at the junction of the lower Peak Forest, Huddersfield Narrow and Ashton canals.

Established in 2000, just in time for the grand opening of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the marina has been offering a growing range of services to boaters ever since. The most recent additions to their range of services are the Dry Dock facilities and Day boat hire. Portland Basin Marina aim to continually improve and add to our services each year.

Dry Dock
The dry dock is now fully operational and available for hire. It is a covered facility for all weather repairs. It is available for DIY or we can carry out hull blacking or repairs for you.

Day Boat hire – Portland Basin Boat Hire
Thirty-two foot narrowboats are available for day hire throughout the year from £90, accommodating up to 10 people. The boats are equipped with a two burner hob, sink, and crockery and they also have flushing toilets. The cabins are heated for cooler days, with seating and table available in the cabin as well as seating on the front and rear deck.

Relax exploring the lower Peak Forest Canal on the eight mile lock free stretch from Portland Basin to Marple, experiencing the canal’s unique rural environment which has many interesting architectural features including the splendid Marple aqueduct.

You will receive full instructions on how to operate the boat so there is no need to worry if you haven’t any experience of steering a boat.

The permanent and overnight mooring facilities offer power and Wifi connection.

We offer:

• Boat hire
• Moorings

Services for you

• Toilets
• Showers
• Electric charging point
• Elsan disposal

Services for your boat

• Boat service & repairs
• Chandlery
• Diesel
• Bottled gas
• Pump out
• Cranage
• Dry dock
• Boat hard standing

Moorings

• Short term