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Welcome

In this handbook you will find
information relating to our marina
and local area. It is by no means
exhaustive, and is intended to provide
an introduction and point of reference to
everybody using the marina.
Whether you are buying your first boat,
looking to moor here or are a long term
berth holder, we hope you will find the
information inside useful.

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What’s inside?

Marina facilities 4

Dates for your diary 8

Marina map 9

Cruising grounds 10

Trips along the River Avon 12

Trips along the River Severn 14

Local attractions 16

Berthing 18

Brokerage 20

Boat buying guide 22

Important information 24

River information 26

River Avon locks 28

Local amenities 30

Directions 39

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Our facilities

Tewkesbury Marina boasts nearly 400 flood protected moorings across two rivers. The
floating moorings allow your boat to stay on the water year round, greatly increasing the
amount of time you can enjoy the rivers.

We aim to make Tewkesbury Marina a friendly and relaxed place to be while offering
all of the services you expect from a professional marina. Our experienced and
approachable staff are on hand 7 days a week to offer assistance and advice.

24hr access through security gates Lifejacket servicing
24hr security cameras Lifting ability for boats weighing up to 6 tonnes
24hr coin operated laundry Narrowboat blacking and painting service
24hr toilet / shower facilities On-site brokerage service
Barbecue areas On-site car parking
Calor gas bottle exchange Petrol and diesel sales
Chandlery essentials and ordering service Pump-out station
Dog exercise areas Sfolripnwaaryrotwo binodaotsor&wworidkebareeaams
Elsan disposal points Social calendar for berth holders
Flood protected moorings for vessels up to 70ft Water & shore power available on all moorings
Full sitewide WiFi coverage
Hard-standing for boats

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“A t Tewkesbury Marina we
want you to feel relaxed
from the moment you arrive
to the time you leave.”

FUEL HARD-STANDING 6 TONNE HOIST WATER/ELECTRICS WORK AREA PUMP OUT SHOWERS VISITOR MOORINGS FLOOD PROTECTION TOILETS

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Trolleys

These are provided for all berth holders to use. Out of consideration
for other berth holders, please do not leave them obstructing the
walkways and please return them as soon as you have finished
with them.

Refuse

Recycling facilities and general waste bins are provided
around the site. Please follow the instructions printed
on the bins, failure to comply may result in the
service being withdrawn. If you have any waste
oil or any other hazardous waste to dispose of,
please contact a member of staff. Bulky waste
should be taken to your local tip.

Electricity

All berths have access to 240v shore power. It is
provided by a smart card system.

Water

Every berth has water available, please let it run for a
few minutes if you intend on using it for drinking. During
cold weather the water will be shut off to protect the pipes.
Residents in particular should keep abreast of the forecast and
top up tanks when the weather is mild. Water supplies to the
shower blocks are unaffected.

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Pets Chemical toilets Work area/hard standing

Pets are welcome in the marina Elsan points are situated on both sides Any job that might cause a mess or a
provided that they are kept on a lead of the river. Do not empty cassettes in disturbance to other berth holders is
in public areas. A dog exercise area is the toilet blocks not permitted on your mooring. A work
provided where you can let them off the area is provided free to use and has
lead. You must clean up after your dog Launderet te a 240v electricity supply. If your boat
and put the waste in the bins provided. needs to come out of the water, hard
Bags are also provided. Laundry rooms are available on both standing is available and is included
sides of the river, each containing a coin in your mooring fees. You only pay to
Toilets and showers operated washer and dryer. have the boat lifted.

The facilities provided are for the use Site-wide WiFi coverage
of berth holders and their guests only.
They are cleaned daily. Please respect Please ask in the marina office for the
them and leave them as you would passwords to the WiFi networks.
expect to find them.
Chandlery ordering service
Service quay
We stock a small supply of chandlery
There is a fuelling stage and pump out essentials in the marina office. You
station situated on the Avon opposite the can order any other items through us
office. This is open between 08.30-17.00. which can be delivered to the office for
collection.
We dispense petrol and red diesel
which is inspected regularly. The Lifejacket servicing
diesel is treated with Marine 16 to help
prevent diesel bug. Refuelling while on We can arrange for your lifejackets to
your mooring is strictly prohibited as be serviced by Sea Safe. Simply bring
it poses a serious fire hazard to those them to the office and we will send
around you. It is also a pollution risk so them away for you.
please refuel only on the service quay.
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Dates for your diary Big Boat Lift In 20th March 2018
Upton Folk Festival 4th - 7th May 2018
We hold a number of social events Eastnor Chilli Festival 6th - 7th May 2018
throughout the summer including a spring Berth Holder BBQ
barbecue, a mid-summer wine and canapés Tewkesbury’s Big Weekend 12th May 2018
evening and a season closing hog roast. Royal Three Counties Show 19th - 20th May 2018
We also have barbecue facilities for berth Upton Jazz Festival 15th - 17th June 2018
holders to use as they please. Stratford River Festival 21st - 24th June 2018
Evesham River Festival 30th June - 1st July 2018
Pershore River Festival 7th - 8th July 2018
Upton Blues Festival
Summer Party 21st July 2018
Lakefest (Eastnor Castle) 20th - 22nd July 2018
Eastnor Firework Championships
Berth Holder Hog Roast 11th August 2018
9th - 12th August 2018
8th September 2018
8th September 2018

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Tewkesbury Marina cruising grounds

River Avon River Severn

From the Avon Lock at Tewkesbury to As far as navigation is
Stratford upon Avon, you have 48 miles concerned, the Avon
of beautiful, scenic river to explore. makes way for the Severn
There are many interesting towns and at Tewkesbury. The
villages dotted along the route providing River Severn runs from
numerous distractions and diversions Stourport to Gloucester,
as you meander through the Vale of approximately 43 miles
Evesham and the Cotswolds. The low in total. Along the way
banks which characterise the river allow you will find historical
you to enjoy panoramic vistas of some of towns and cities built
the most beautiful countryside in the UK. on the proceeds of trade
made possible by the
The Avon Ring river. Nowadays you
will find the docks of
A popular trip for narrow-beam boats, Gloucester, Worcester
the Avon Ring takes you from Stratford and Stourport busy with
upon Avon Along the Stratford upon pleasure boats and tourists
Avon canal, onto the Worcester rather than heavy industry.
Birmingham canal and back out onto
the River Severn. The trip takes you From the Severn you can access
past southern districts of Birmingham, Sharpness ship canal at Gloucester
Bromsgrove and Droitwich. which will take you past the Slimbridge
In total you will pass through Wildfowl centre and even out on to the
approximately 130 locks. Typically Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel
boaters look to complete the trip in for the adventurous boater! Further
at least 10 to 14 days. North you will find the Worcester and
Birmingham Canal and Staffordshire
and Worcestershire canal.

M6
M42

The Commandery M6
Malvern Hills
M5
M42

M40
M5 Royal Shakespeare

Theatre

The Fleet Inn,
Twyning

M50 Tewkesbury Abbey
M5

Gloucester Waterways Cotswold Farm Park
Museum

Sudeley Castle

Tewkesbury Marina to Eckington
Bridge 1 Lock - 1hr30 (approx.)

A leisurely cruise upstream will take
you past sleepy villages and rolling
countryside. Bredon Hill sits close by
and there are a number of pubs to
stop at along the way, including The
Fleet at Twyning, with opportunities
to moor up and enjoy a spot of lunch
and a drink. A relaxing trip for a lazy
afternoon.

Please note air draft on Eckington
bridge for a 10ft beam is 9ft 9in

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River AvonTrips along the Pershore to Evesham
Enjoy some of the most
beautiful countryside in the UK 4 Locks - 3hrs (approx.)

Eckington Bridge to Pershore From Pershore you pass by several
pretty villages including Wyre Piddle
2 Locks - 1hr30 (approx.) and Fladbury. There are limited
moorings available by the lock at
Venture slightly further upstream and Wyre and by prior arrangement at
you will come across the pretty market the Anchor Inn. At Fladbury you
town of Pershore. The historic Abbey will find an impressive mill situated
sits at its heart and moorings are at Fladbury Lock, with a chain ferry
available near the recreation grounds to provide access to the village itself.
and below the new bridge. There are a When you approach Evesham, look out
wide range of pubs and restaurants to for another chain ferry and be sure to
choose from as well as a lively market. sound your horn three times so that the
chain can be lowered. At Evesham you
will find moorings near the Workman
Bridge and in the town itself, many
places to eat, drink and shop!

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GLOUCESTER

UPPER PARTING
AWSAIHLNLEOWDOERSTHHILL
APPERLEY
DEERHURST
UPPER LODE LOCK

TEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury Marina to Gloucester River STrips alo
Discover the hidde
3 Locks - 3hrs (approx.) 43 miles of this m

Turn downstream after the Avon lock and you will be Tewkesbury Marina to Upton on Severn 1 Lock - 1hr30 (approx.
able to enjoy some spectacular views of Tewkesbury Having locked through onto the Severn level, a short channel conn
Abbey as you pass Upper Lode Lock. Continuing you will pass the Mythe Bridge and under the imposing Mythe cli
downstream you pass the Yew Tree Inn and later the a half. There are many places to explore in Upton and numerous f
Boat Inn at Ashleworth Quay. Both are well worth a moorings can sometimes be limited so it is a good idea to check in
visit! You now come to the Upper Parting, approximately
half an hour before reaching Gloucester Docks. Now is
a good time to contact the Lock keeper either by VHF
or by phone - 01452 318007. The docks are located at the
heart of Gloucester City Centre and are full of museums
and shops. Gloucester docks is also where you join the
Gloucester and Sharpness ship canal which will take you
to Sharpness on the Severn Estuary.

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DIGLIS LOCKS

WORCESTER

Severnong the Upton on Severn to Worcester

en gems spanning 1 Lock - 3hrs (approx.)
magnificent river
Passing through Hanley Castle and Severn Stoke, the
.) Severn is probably at its prettiest. As you approach the
nects you to the river Severn itself. Turning upstream city you will pass the site of the 1651 Battle of Worcester.
ff above. You will reach Upton in about an hour and A short distance on and you will find the Diglis Locks
festivals are held throughout the summer. As a result, and the entrance to the Worcester Birmingham Canal.
n advance if you plan to stop. Continue past the stunning cathedral and under the
historic road bridge and you will find moorings close
to the Pitchcroft Racecourse. Worcester is a delightful,
compact city to explore with many attractions such as
the Commandery situated on the canal at Sidbury. The
views from the top of the Cathedral are well worth the
climb up the narrow staircase!

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Tewkesbury Marina is situated in the beautiful countryside of Gloucester Waterways Museum
rural Gloucestershire. Nestled between the Malvern Hills and
the Cotswolds, we have a wide range of attractions close at Step inside one of Gloucester’s handsome
hand and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature Victorian warehouses and discover three floors
and enjoy the outdoors. of displays incorporating rich collections, films
and audio presentations and some great hands-
Tewkesbury Abbey on activities too.

A 12th century abbey and On the quayside you will find boats from the
UK’s Historic Boat Collection including colourful
outstanding example of narrowboats and an iconic steam dredger.

Norman Architecture. The Museum is the starting point for the
best boat trips on the River Severn and the
Open to the public, you Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.

will learn about the War 01452 318200
www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk
of the roses and see

the oldest working

Local attractions organ in Britain.

01684 273 736
www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk

Sudeley Castle

The history of Sudeley Castle and its award-winning
gardens spans over a thousand years and contains many
varied tales of royal associations, wars and periods of neglect
and subsequent restoration.

01242 604244 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway

The railway offers a 20 mile round trip between Toddington and
Cheltenham Racecourse through some of the most spectacular scenery
in the Cotswolds.

01242 621405 www.gwsr.com

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Cheltenham Racecourse The Commandery Eastnor Castle

Cheltenham Racecourse is just a few minutes The Commandery has exciting stories to tell Eastnor Castle is set in the dramatic setting
from Cheltenham town centre and a short you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a
distance from the M5. By car follow the AA death, society and industry. Step back in time to beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake
signs to the car parks. The nearest train station catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have
is Cheltenham Spa. Race day bus links run from inhabited this ancient building during the past 01531 633160
the Station to the Racecourse seven centuries. www.eastnorcastle.com

Train information 08457 484950 01905 361821 Gloucestershire & Warwickshire
www.cheltenham.co.uk Railway “The Honeybourne Line”
Prescott Speed Hill Climb
Cotswold Farm Park The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
For those who enjoy their entertainment at runs along a part of the former Great Western
Home to Britain’s most comprehensive a slightly faster pace, the historic hill climb Railway’s mainline from Birmingham to
collection of rare breeds of farm animals. The course at Prescott offers a great opportunity to Cheltenham, via Stratford-upon-Avon. The
Cotswold Farm Park is very much a working experience the high speed world of motor sport line commands wonderful views of the sleepy
farm, with plenty of activities for the youngsters, up close in friendly and relaxed surroundings. hamlets and villages, as the it runs though the
including rabbits and guinea pigs to stroke, beautiful Cotswold countryside.
lambs and goat kids to bottle feed, piglets 01242 673136
to meet, seasonal demonstrations (lambing, www.prescott-hillclimb.com 01242 621405
shearing or milking), farm safari ride, 2 mile www.gwsr.com
Wildlife Walk and play areas both indoors and Malvern Hills & Commons
outside. All the farming experiences you could 17
wish for, with the comforts of easy parking, a The Malvern Hills have been described as a
restaurant, gift shop and picnic area. mountain range in miniature, the eight mile
ridge containing some of the oldest rocks
01451 850 307 in Britain, their craggy outline giving the
cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk impression of uplands further west.

01684 892002
www.malvernhills.org.uk

Visitors Berths £14 Cruiser £16 Narrowboat
£70 Cruiser £85 Narrowboat
Overnight £3.50 per night
Berthing charges/ Per week (4 week maximum)
Visitors electricity £25 per metre LOA
additional services £25 per metre LOA
Gantry Lift: £25 per metre LOA
£200
Relaunch
Lift onto transport / Lift and block ashore POA
Lift for survey and re-launch
3 x Day Lift Special POA
Engine lift from hard standing to gantry, POA

then put in water
Engine lift from hard standing to

gantry then back to hard standing
Engine lift with boat in water

These prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%. Prices subject to change.

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2018/19 berthing charges

AVON BASIN CRUISER Min charge 6.10m £242 Other Facilities:

High pressure washing £9 per metre LOA

AVON BASIN NARROWBOAT Min charge 6.10m £207 Pump out £18 per pump out

Metered electricity Charged at variable published rate

RIVER AVON Min charge 8.00m £259 Petrol, Diesel and Gas Charged at variable published rate

Trailer Storage £120 per annum

Hard Standing £22 per meter LOA per month

SEVERN BASIN Min charge 8.00m £234 Car Parking - Visitors £22 per week

Car Parking - Berth Holders Free. One car per boat

STANCHARD POOL Min charge 8.00m £210 Car Parking - Residential Berth Two cars per boat free

(£125.00pa extra each car)

WIDE BEAM Min charge 13.70m £233 Slipway

Min beam 3.05m

RESIDENTIAL WIDE BEAM 1 x day Survey £270

Min charge 13.70m £254 Slip & Hold 1 x week £530 Longer periods by arrangement
Additional Week £320

Blacking POA
RESIDENTIAL NARROWBOAT Min charge 13.70m £237

Annual charges effective from 1st Feb 2018 These prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%. Prices subject to change.

(Minimum chargeable length of 6.10 metres LOA unless
specified) Length over all (LOA) is measured from the two
extremities of the vessel to include - bowsprits, anchors,
davits and bathing platforms. All of the above prices
exclude VAT at 20%. Prices subject to change.

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Brokerage service A quick guide to brokerage

As proud members of The Association Viewings Offers
of Brokers and Yacht agents, The Boat
Retailers and Brokers Association We only conduct escorted Most owners are a little flexible
and the British Marine Federation, viewings 7 days a week on price but when you find the
Tewkesbury Marina ensure a 08.30-16.30 and we are more right boat, we will conduct any
professional and comprehensive service than happy to show you around negotiations openly on your behalf.
for buyers and sellers along with solid any of the boats for sale.
advice where needed.
Our broker, Marcus, is always happy to www.tewkesbury-boat-sales.co.uk
talk to you about your requirements, so
please get in touch.

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Aqua Libra

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Thornycroft 210hpm diesel
Lady Kate Spellbinder
£60,000
Black Robin

Crownline 250 CR Shetland 27 Bayliner 2655
Mercruiser 350 MPI Yanmar 54hp diesel Mercruiser 4.3 ltr petrol

£44,750 £46,000 £13,500

Elysium Snails Pace Khanjar

Fairline Carrera 24 37ft Trad Narrowboat Sea Ray 240 Sundancer
Twin Volvo AQ151 petrols Hatz 2cyl diesel Mercruiser 5.7 petrol
£19,950
£19,950 £18,950
Penyana Magic
Fair Game

Contracts River Trial/Survey Survey reportBayliner 2858 Command Bridge Sealine 195 Attache Cornish Shrimper 19
Mercruiser 225hp Diesel Volvo AQ 151 petrol
Once a price has been agreed, we will A river trial will allow you a chance £47,000 Tohatsu 5hp
ask you to sign a purchase contract. to see how the boat handles and £9,750 £20,750
This is subject to a survey and a river performs. A survey will help identify
trial. We also ask for a deposit of 10% any problems or issues with the When you hSeaa vLoewereceivedFigmyeontuIIr surveyHermione
of the agreed price. In the event of boat. The prospective purchaser is
you not being satisfied with the survey responsible for the cost of any survey report and discussed it with your
or river trial, we will return it to you and associated lifting so it is wise to
in full. conduct the river trial before incurring surveyor, you will inform us of your
any expense.
decision whether to proceed or not.Sealine 305 Statesman
Twin Volvo TAMD41 Diesels

If you do decide to proceed, we will£39,950
Sealine 215 Envoy Rinker v242 Fiesta Vee
Volvo AQ 211 Petrol
5.0 Mercruiser
£13,850 £19,500

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Buying your first boat

Which boat is right for me? Do I need any qualifications to drive
my boat?
There are four main types of boat.
Which you choose will depend No qualification is required to use
primarily on where you intend on a private boat however, we would
boating. If you wish to explore the recommend some help initially to get
canals, you will need a narrow-beam used to handling your new boat.
boat. Traditional steel narrowboats and For information on boat handling
narrow-beam cruisers are built to fit courses, please contact the office
through the 7 foot locks found on the
Victorian canal network. They are also Do I have to pay for a license if the boat
suitable for river use. is just moored in the marina?
If canals are not of interest then you are
not restricted by width. River cruisers All powered vessels afloat on the river
generally have more spacious cabins or in basins are required to display
than sports cruisers but the sports a licence payable to the relevant
cruisers often have larger sun decks. river authority. For the Avon it is the
Sports cruisers and coastal cruisers are Avon Navigation trust, the Severn is
generally built to withstand harsher the Canal and River Trust. Further
conditions associated with offshore information can be found at the back
cruising. Wide-beam barges and Dutch- of this handbook.
style barges are also popular and offer
significantly more living space.

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Does my boat need to be insured? What else do I need to know?

Insurance is compulsory for all boats on inland waters but is Most things associated with owning and maintaining a
considerably cheaper than car insurance. Your insurance may boat are based on common sense and consideration for
not be valid without a valid Boat others. Regular servicing of your engine will keep it running
Safety Certificate. smoothly and attention to the upkeep of the boat will help to
avoid larger problems in the future. Don’t forget to winterise
What is a Boat Safety Certificate? your boat to avoid frost damage in cold weather.

This is also compulsory and it is primarily for the protection
of all waterway users. It focuses on areas such as gas, fuel
and electrical systems amongst other things. They are valid
for 4 years.

www.tewkesbury-boat-sales.co.uk

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Visitors Safety on site

iInmfopromratatniotn All visitors are required to report to the Pontoons, access ramps and boat decks can
marina office upon arrival. be slippery. Please wear suitable footwear and
make use of hand-rails and duckboards where
The facilities at the marina are appropriate. Take extra care when it is windy,
reserved for our berth holders particularly when walking along exposed
sections of walkway. We advise all users to
People come to the marina to relax and their guests only. wear life jackets when walking on the pontoons
especially in poor weather conditions. If you
and enjoy some peace and quiet. require any assistance or have any concerns
please contact a member of staff.
Please respect your fellow berth holders

and keep noise to a minimum. If you

need to carry out any noisy or messy

work to your boat, you will need to take

it to the work area where you can work

without disturbing others.

Please refer to our Code of Conduct,
available in the Marina office, for more
complete guidance on how to use
and enjoy our beautiful marina.

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Contractors Rules of the River Looking after our surroundings

Please inform the marina of any Keep to the right hand side of Respecting the river and its
contractors working on your boat. the river, therefore passing surroundings helps wildlife to thrive
They must report to the Marina and makes the river a more pleasant
Office upon arrival and provide a oncoming traffic with your port place to be. Please follow these
copy of their fully comprehensive side facing theirs. simple rules;
liability insurance. There is a £12
(inc VAT) per day commission for all Keep to the speed limit of 4mph • Do not flush waste into the
contractors working on site. upstream and 6mph downstream. waterways or marina basins. It is a
major health hazard to people and
Security Do not create wash. It erodes wildlife. We provide disposal points
riverbanks and frustrates other for chemical toilets and offer pump
A daily security check is performed out facilities. It is an offense to use
every morning and security barriers river users, so slow down if sea toilets on inland waters.
are closed out of hours. These are necessary.
opened via a key code. • Do not discharge bilge water
Keep clear of anglers. directly into the river. Pump it into
SIREN SIGNALS a container and the marina staff
Reduce your speed when passing will advise you how best to dispose
ONE SHORT BLAST moored boats or other river users. of it. Please report any fuel, oil or
Altering course to starboard chemical spills to a member of staff
Motor boats must give immediately.
TWO SHORT BLASTS way to sailing boats and
Altering course to port • Keep clear of nesting sites, this can
THREE SHORT BLASTS all unpowered craft. deter further breeding.
Going astern (reversing)
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River information

The Avon is managed by the Avon Navigation Trust and the Severn is managed by the Canal and River Trust. Both organisations
require boaters to purchase a license for the use of the river which pays for the general upkeep of the navigation and locks.

Further license information can be found by visiting
www.avonnavigationtrust.org and www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating
Before venturing out on the river, it is advisable to consider water levels. The river level is normally measured as a height above a
normal summer level (NSL).

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Visit www.farsondigitalwatercams.com/live-webcams/central/Avon-(Central)/Avon-Lock-Severn-Level/

The Avon Navigation Trust has easy to read gauges along the river including one here at the marina;

RED Danger - stop and moor your boat.

ORANGE Increased current, proceed with caution.

GREEN Normal navigable level.

The ultimate responsibility for deciding whether to take a boat out lies with the skipper but the gauges should help you make an

informed decision. You can also monitor river levels by viewing the River Watch webcams on the Avon Navigation Trust’s website,

and by following the link on our website to the Environment Agency’s own river gauge.

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Locks

There are seventeen locks between Tewkesbury
and Stratford. They are normally operated
manually by boaters and the paddle gear accepts
the small 1 inch taper, or ‘Northwich’ type lock key or
windlass. The Avon lock at Tewkesbury is manned by a
lock keeper between Easter and November. All locks on
the Severn are manned.

If you have not operated locks before, take
your time and if you are unsure ask another
boater - they will be happy to help. It is also
worth taking time to visit Tewkesbury
(Avon) lock to watch the lock keeper
in action.

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Locking procedure

Locking up to higher level

Secure lines at bow and stern but be prepared to take in the slack as the boat rises.
Close the lock gates and check that the paddles are lowered, or closed.
Go to the top gates and operate the rack gearing to raise the paddles. Open them
a little way at first and pause; the turbulence from too much water entering the
chamber can force boats off the lock side, or make them surge up and down
and hit the gates.
Once the water level has risen a little, open the paddles fully.
On Rivers, leave the gates OPEN when you leave, and all paddles
CLOSED. On Canals, always leave the gates CLOSED.
When closing the paddles, please wind them down slowly; pushing down the
rack with your hands causes shock loading and can damage the gear
and equipment.

Locking to a lower level

Follow the same procedure when locking to a lower level but the boat crews
MUST NOT make fast their lines, but should pay them out by hand as the water level
in the lock drops.
Vessels should keep clear of the cill below the top gates to avoid being caught up on
their sterngear. Operators of the paddles on the bottom gates must be vigilant, and close
them immediately if a vessel gets into difficulties.

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LoccaallAammeennititeises Restaurants Dentists

30 The Fleet, Twyning Barton Street
Tel 01684 274 020 Tel 01684 293 332
For moorings ring 07879 040 101
The Great Wall Chinese Oasis Dental Care
High Street Tel 01684 850 961
Tel 01684 292 046
Rajshahi Indian Restaurant Opticians
High Street
Tel 01684 273 727 Zeiss Opticians, 108 High Street
Kingfisher (Fish & Chips) Tel 01684 292 201
High Street
Tel 01684 293 220 Specsavers, 3 Bishop Walk
Café Chocolat, High Street Tel 01684 273 037
Tel 01684 275 332
Zitto e Mangia, High Street Vets
Tel 01684 297 017
Rajbari, Barton Street Coldicott Veterinary Clinic
Tel 01684 298 962 55 Barton Street
Tel 01684 292 177
Travel
Folly Gardens
Avonside Taxis, 41a High Street 12 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff
Tel 01684 273 273 Tel 01684 292 244

National Rail Enquiries Weather
Tel 08457 484 950
National Weathercall
Bus timetables are available from the Tel 09068 500 410
bus stop on the High Street Local weather is also available on our
website or in the office.

Doctors General

Church Street Practice The Roses Theatre
Devereux Centre Sun Street Tel 01684 290 734
Tel 01684 217 333 Tewkesbury Leisure Centre
Tel 01684 293 740
Mythe Medical practice Puckrup Hall
Devereux Centre Twyning Tel 01684 296 200
Tel 01684 293 278 Canal and River Trust
Tel 0303 040 4040
Emergency Services Avon Lock
Tel 01684 292 129
Police Stratford Waterways
Tel 01242 176 365 Information Centre
Non-emergencies Tel 07584 086 321
Tel 101 or 01452 726 920 Gloucester Lock
Tel 01452 318 007
Ambulance Gloucester Dock
Tel 999 or 01684 293 303 Tel 01452 318 000
ANT navigation incident/concern
Fire 0300 999 2010
Tel 999 or 01452 753 333 Swan Rescue
Tel 0870 5555 999
Tewkesbury Hospital Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre
Barton Road Tel 01386 882 288
Tel 01684 293 303 River and Canal Rescue
Tel 08702 078 021
In the event of an emergency,
always dial 999 first, or for 31
non-emergencies 101.

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Creative Cartographic Publishing

Heron Maps, PO Box 3008, Reading, RG1 9RU Heron Maps
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.heronmaps.com
Also available at waterside retailers, shops and
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Ring maps £6.50 BCN and Grand Union Canal £5.99

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Fax: +44 (0) 2380 845500
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FREE Water Safety Online Course

As part of our Home & Dry – No More River Deaths
campaign we have developed a free online short
course which is open to everyone to enrol for.
This course is for you if you:
- Live or work by the river
- Spend time on or by the water
- Have kids, and need help teaching them

about water safety
- Walk or cycle by a canal or river
- Go fishing
- Socialise or drink in riverside towns

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How to Find Us TO WORCESTER
& M50
Tewkesbury Marina is
located within a 30 minute MINI ROUNDABOUT
drive of both Gloucester and
Worcester, and is just two WAR MEMORIAL
miles from the M5. TO CHELTENHAM
& GLOUCESTER
Satnav instructions
GL20 5BY and
take turning onto
Harbourside

Coming from the North From the South

Leave M5 at Junction 8 (M50) Leave M5 at junction 9

Continue 1 mile on M50 and leave at Junction 1 Take A438 into the centre of Tewkesbury

Follow the A38 signposted Tewkesbury, continue until you reach a Take a sharp right at the War Memorial and continue along the High
mini roundabout. Street.

At the mini roundabout, turn left onto Bredon Road and continue Cross the mini roundabout onto Bredon Road and continue past the
past the Shell Garage. Shell Garage

Turn left into Harbourside after the Shell Garage and follow the road Turn Left into Harbourside after the Shell Garage and follow the road
around to the right. around to the right.

Design by www.tomhelme.co.uk Tewkesbury Marina Ltd
Text and images © 2018 Tewkesbury Marina. P16 map © Heron Maps. Bredon Road
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2018. Tewkesbury
All other maps and schematics © 2018 Tom Helme, Willow Creative.
All prices and information contained within are correct at the time Gloucestershire
GL20 5BY
40of print, Feb 2018.
Open 8.30am - 5pm

Tel +44 (0)1684 293737
Fax +44 (0)1684 293076
Email [email protected]
www.tewkesbury-marina.co.uk