Hull Marina

Hull Marina is a marina for pleasure boats situated in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. It was opened in 1983 on the site of the former Railway Dock and Humber Dock[1] and is managed by British Waterways Marinas Limited (BWML).[2]

Humber Dock Marina

The marina is home to 270 berths, spread across Humber Dock and Railway Dock,[1] as well as a boat yard serviced by a 50-tonne boat hoist. Access through the lock to the River Humber is possible at high water ±3 hours.[2] The basin outside the lock has a "waiting wall" for vessels to tie up to while waiting to enter the lock, although this dries out at low water.[3]

Railway Dock and Humber Dock are separated by a lifting pedestrian bridge, which is lifted to allow access for watercraft.[4]

Attractions and events

The Spurn Lightship moored in the marina acts as a museum.[5] The area immediately around the marina has also played host to the City's Folk & Maritime Festival[6] and Humber Street Sesh.[7]

References

  1. "Places to Visit in and around Hull". FunKingHull.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 August 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  2. "Hull Marina | Yorkshire". BWML. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. "New waiting wall for Hull Marina". BWML. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  4. "Bridge". movablebridges.org.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  5. "The Spurn Lightship". Hull City Council. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  6. Robinson, Hannah (8 July 2019). "Hull Folk and Maritime Festival 2019 WILL be going ahead this month". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  7. "Humber Street Sesh - FAQs". Humber Street Sesh. Retrieved 2 August 2019.

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