Droitwich Spa Marina

Droitwich Spa Marina is an exciting opportunity for narrowboat owners to moor their boat at this new site, which is part of a working dairy farm, set in the glorious Worcestershire countryside

Droitwich Spa Marina will comprise of 238 moorings for various narrowboats up to 70ft length.

Droitwich Spa Marina is on the Droitwich Junction Canal which together with the Barge Canal has been restored at the cost of £12. 5m (funded by the National Lottery). These two canals have re-opened a shorting cruising circle of 21miles (the only one in Europe! ), connecting the Worcester-Birmingham Canal to the River Severn via Droitwich Spa and the River Salwarpe. The new route passes through the picturesque town of Droitwich Spa with many shops, pubs and cafes. But will also encompasses the historical city of Worcester with the premiership league Worcester Rugby Club at Sixways, Worcester Cathedral, Royal Worcester Porclain, Worcester County Cricket Club, Worcester Racecourse.

Droitwich Spa Marina is in an excellent location, not only to the midland canal network, but it is just 2 miles from Junction 5 of the M5 motorway. Once moored you are just a 15 minute stroll along the towpath to Droitwich Spa Town or 200 metres from the Eagle and Sun Pub overlooking the Worcester-Birmingham Canal.

Construction commenced in Summer 2010 and will be fully functional Spring 2012. As well as protecting the existing wildlife, when completed new habitats will also be created. The surrounds of the marina will be enhanced with sympathetic landscaping. Numerous different species of aquatic plants will be planted around the waters edge, which is also expected to help create a tranquil setting for the enjoyment of boaters at this new marina.