Located within Watchet Harbour which has a centuries old tradition as a safe sanctuary in the Bristol Channel. The marina sits within the inner dock where a minimum water level is retained. A warm welcome always awaits you in Watchet town with its quaint houses and shops.
- A safe haven in the Bristol Channel
- A vibrant coastal town with quaint houses and shops
- A range of annual events in Watchet
- Weekly summer fair on the waterfront
- Large selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants
- Close to East Quay arts centre
Matt Driscoll
Marina Manager
What Makes Watchet So Special
A charming coastal town with a vibrant community atmosphere, there is never a dull moment in Watchet.
Events
Here is just a few of the incredible events in Watchet town:
- Weekly fairs in the summer
- Watchet Music Festival & Carnival
- 1940s Weekend
- Annual Bathtub Race.
East Quay
Created by a social enterprise, the Onion Collective, East Quay houses eateries, art galleries and shops.
Other attractions
The West Somerset Steam Railway is a key attraction that passes right by the marina, as well as numerous fishing trip providers that run out of the harbour.
Berth Holder Facilities
- Car parking for berth holders
- Toilets and showers
- Laundry facilities
- Rubbish disposal and recycling facilities
- Electricity at berths
- Fresh water at berths
- Secured access to pontoons and facilities
Watchet Marina's Rehabilitation
- Since acquiring Watchet Marina in April 2021, we have carried out an extensive dredging program to bring the marina back to its former glory.
- This will be followed by regular maintenance dredging to retain water depth within the marina.
Berthing Prices
We offer a range of flexible berthing options with new berth holders welcomed all year round.
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Annual Berthing Contract
Standard Berth* ~ £305/m
Hard Storage ~ £275/m
- Flexible payment options. Pay in advance or monthly by direct debit (10% surcharge applies)
- *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
- Prices per annum.
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Summer Season Berthing Contract
Standard Berth* ~ £234/m
Hard Storage ~ £176/m
- 1st April to 31st October
- Flexible payment options. Pay in advance or monthly by direct debit (10% surcharge applies)
- *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
- Price per season.
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Winter Season Berthing Contract
Standard Berth* ~ £158/m
Hard Storage ~ £126/m
- 1st October to 31st March
- Flexible payment options. Pay in advance or monthly by direct debit (10% surcharge applies)
- *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
- Price per season.
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Summer Monthly Fully Flexible Berthing
Standard Berth* ~ £46/m
Hard Storage ~ £28/m
- No payment plan options.
- 7 day notice required if leaving.
- *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
- Price per month
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Winter Monthly Fully Flexible Berthing
Standard Berth* ~ £37/m
Hard Storage ~ £28/m
- No payment plan options.
- 7 day notice required if leaving.
- *Minimum 6m length chargeable for boats 5.9m and below.
- Price per month.
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Visitor Berthing
Weekly ~ £21/m
24 hour Day Rate ~ £3.75/m
Short Stays up to 4 hours £15 fixed
Interested in Berthing with us? Get in touch
Contact usNavigation
Navigation to Watchet Marina
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Marina Access Control
Vessel movements through the marina lock gate are controlled by AUTOMATIC traffic light signals which are as follows:
Traffic lights facing into the harbour (sea)
“Sea side” traffic lights consist of three red lights and three green ones. When the green lamps are illuminated vessels may proceed through the gate with caution. When the red lamps are illuminated it means that vessels shall not proceed.
Traffic lights facing into the marina
“Marina side” traffic lights are intended to control the traffic leaving the marina into the outer harbour. They have similar form and function to those traffic lights facing “sea side”.
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Tidal Streams
It is advisable to approach Watchet Harbour less than 2 hours prior to high water. During the marina access period the flow across the harbour entrance is predominantly westbound and attention must be given to this flow when approaching the harbour entrance.
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Charts and Waypoints
Admiralty chart no. 1165
Harbour entrance – 51o11’.00 N. 03o19.64 WWatchet is fronted by a rocky foreshore which dries out for half a mile. The harbour is tidal and the outer harbour dries completely. Pleasure steamers can be accommodated on the West Pier and other small pleasure vessels are allocated designated areas.
The entrance to the harbour lies between two breakwaters and is 28 metres wide. The breakwaters are marked with a lighthouse and beacon.
The navigational guidance published in the Macmillan Reeds Nautical Almanac is:
Waypoint 51o12’.00N 03o18’.80W, 028o/208o from/to harbour entrance, 1.1M. Rks/mud dry 5ca to seaward. Beware tidal streams 4-5kn at sp offshore and around W pier hd. Culver Sand (0.9m) is approx 6M NNE, marked by ECM and WCM lt buoys. 5M E of harbour are Lilstock range target buoys. DZ No 2 SPM buoy, Fl Y 10s, bears 030o/3.2M from Watchet.
Lights and Marks:
Two lit radio masts (206m) bearing 208o/1.6M from harbour entrance are conspic approach marks. Hinkley Point nuclear power station is conspic 7.3M to the E. W pier hd FG 9m 9M on Red (R) tr. E pier hd 2 FR (vert) 3M.
On Arrival at Watchet Marina
All new boats must report to the Marina Office on arrival to complete a mooring contract. Boat owners need a copy of their fully comprehensive insurance documents. If you require a competitive quote for marine insurance contact Bay Marine Insurance.
Marina Office Opening Hours ~ 01984 322230
7 days a week
Monday - Sunday
8am – 4.30pm
