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Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina

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Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina

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This is a lovely waterside restaurant which we have visited many times. However, when we visited today, a lot had changed post-Lockdown. Not only had the prices gone up quite considerably, with the Boathouse English breakfast now £11 (was £9.50) plus tea for £3 or... coffee for £2.80, but the portions had clearly decreased quite noticeably and the bacon and single sausage tasted much lower quality than we had enjoyed previously. Before Lockdown, we had breakfast with friends from London who messaged us later to say how nice the breakfast was, but the same cannot be said based on our visit today. If price was the main consideration, there are plenty of cheaper places to eat but I doubt anyone will appreciate the reopening menu or prices as we were left feeling a bit ripped off to be honest. Sadly, a big step back for what was a favourite place to eat. I appreciate the fact that businesses need to recoup lost revenue since Lockdown but they won't do that by putting off regular patrons by charging more but delivering less. More

There aren't many better locations on the South coast. We've eaten here many times, but not since lockdown was eased. Very disappointing. We requested a table days in advance. On arriving we were told we had requested a table, but it hadn't been confirmed, so... there was none for us! No contact from them before this. We were offered a table on the lower deck, on pebbles. We could only order via an app. OK, but we ordered 2 "small plates" to start, to share, then a "large plate" each. All 7 came together. When we questioned this we were told the app didn't have a facility for requesting starters to come before the mains. Is it beyond the wit of man to work out that, since this is not a tapas bar, 7 dishes for 5 covers includes starters and mains? The mains were taken away and brought back again later, not too warm. The manager blamed the app, saying they couldn't offer "table service." At least 4 members of staff were doing table service in this area, i.e. serving tables, albeit not taking orders. No cutlery with the starters, we had to ask for napkins, condiments. Staff wore no masks and seemed content to handle glasses and bottles: not usual in other cafes/restaurants who are serious about Covid-19 measures. Come on Boathouse, you can do better than this. More

When we arrived, having booked an outside table, we weren’t told table service was provided inside the cafe only, so sat there for a while waiting to be served until another diner explained to us. Anyway, once we had ordered and the food arrived it... was fine, nothing special, but fine. However beware the desert. We ordered 2 ice creams at £6 each and both of us literally received a single scoop in the middle of a bowl, nothing else, just a single scoop. That’s £12 for 2 scoops of ice cream!!!!! It wasn’t even Ben and Jerry’s or Haagen-Dazs. We would return, maybe for breakfast next time, as the setting is lovely and we’re unlikely to order ice cream at breakfast! More

Hi Andy, Really sorry about this but it seems there has been an issue when ordered either at the till or at the point of paying. Our scoops of ice cream are locally sourced from the amazing Carolines Dairy and we charge £2.50 for the... More

Having spent a really good NYE at the Boathouse 4 yrs ago, we booked a table for 6 people back in November & supplying our choices for the meal 5 weeks in advance. With wonderful memories of our great evening 4 yrs ago we all... arrived in full expectation of the same. How wrong were we! The place seemed only one third full throughout the evening. Our meal was most disappointing with the vegetarian broccoli dish just consisting of broccoli!! The 4 meat eaters had the sirloin steak which was almost inedible with the meat being undercooked & very grissly. There was no vibrant, festive spirit from the staff or elsewhere in fact! The disco started whilst everyone was eating making conversation difficult over the loud noise of the music & no welcome greeting from the DJ , & hence only one couple dancing during our stay. We were all so surprised & greatly disappointed with the evening so far that we left at 10.45 to spend a more cheerful ending to 2019 elsewhere!! What a great shame & at a cost of £50 per person for the tough & uninteresting food. We shall certainly not be returning for another supposed NYE celebration! More

Tried to have breakfast at the Marina Café with my boyfriend. Given the pandemic and the lovely hot weather we wanted to eat outside, which we were told was possible if we ordered from the app. It meant we couldn’t get the 50% government discount,... which seems strange given restaurants should surely encourage eating outside rather than inside at this time. Anyway, we didn’t mind this so we downloaded the app only to find there was no food ordering option on there. When I spoke to the waiter he then informed me they in fact couldn’t serve food outside - again, surprising given we’re in the middle of a pandemic. I then spoke to the manager, who told me that the only way we could eat outside was by sitting inside to order and wait for our food and then carry it outside. A poor solution for someone who is shielding from the virus, given inside was packed, with staff not wearing masks, gloves, or keeping their distance! Overall this was a very disappointing visit - would not return. More

What a disasterous visit! From the minute we arrived we were made to feel unwelcome by the rudeness and laziness of the members of staff. We were disgustingly mislead when we were unable to claim the government scheme “EAT OUT TO HELP OUT”. Don’t even... get me started on the portion sizes - I have seen a sparrow eating more food than was present on the avocado with poached eggs, I was flabbergasted at the size of the dish! In addition, we were made to wait An hour and a half for the underwhelming food we were served and left extremely disgruntled with the whole experience. I will do my utmost best to never return. More

If you sit outside you are forced to use the app. We ordered drinks, starters and mains only to find that the starters and mains came together!!!! Even though we were paying the SAME price as sitting inside, we were told by the waiting staff... that everything came together and that was how it was. After a frustrated discussion they agreed to take everything back to keep warm. How do you keep a prawn linguine warm without ruining it? The Manager was very unhelpful and distinctly lacked customer service experience. The young waiting staff needing training, especially in distancing, cleaning, and providing cutlery/condiments in a timely fashion. And the app needs to work for the CUSTOMER and not the restaurant. Won't be going again unless booked inside. Very disappointed and it spoilt a £27 meal ahead with friends . More

The Boat house cafe is situated in Chichester marina. It offers an excellent selection of coffees, cakes and cooked meals and snacks. As well as this are ‘specials’ & Sunday lunches. Music plays in the background creating a very pleasant ambiance. There is plenty of... seating both inside and out. The cafe is open, and offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from 8am to 9pm. It is very clean and the staff friendly. The prices are reasonable. An example is afternoon tea for £12.50. All this and very attractive views over the harbour. More

Prebooked lunch today for myself, my wife and some visiting friends. When we arrived, we were advised to use a table outside and irder via their App. We registered on their very clunky and intrusive app (it charged us £1.01 to register for a ‘loyalty... card’ I didn’t want and required loads of information but was not for track and trace. It wouldn’t work and the waitress stated that it was a regular problem, so we eventually went inside as we had booked the table. As a long term patron of this eatery, I was extremely disappointed by the attitude of the rude staff, the increased prices and reduced portions, and the overall production line feeling of it all. It’s not the restaurant it was pre COVID. When we’d eaten, we sat on the Biathouse seating across the road and as it’s a hot day, we tried to buy drinks from the bar, only to be told that we could only have soft drinks from the outside kiosk once we’d paid for our meal and gone outside. At the kiosk, we were charged £2 each for cans of coke or Fanta which is a bit expensive compared to elsewhere. The feeling we were left with was that the staff don’t really care anymore, they want to get patrons through as quickly as possible, serving less food for more money. The service bordered on rude and several patrons around us seemed to be of the same opinion. The staff were not wearing gloves either and were hopping between lots of tables so not sure how much emphasis the put on COVID security. My wife and I would normally eat there around 6 or 7 times a month but we won’t bother again. We’ll still visit the marina but we’ll use the Yacht clu or take our own food and drink with us. Sadly, what was our favourite eatery has changed so much, we will find another favourite place. My recommendation is that if you like being charged lots of money for very modest portions, treated rudely and interrogated for your private information, this is the place for you. If not, try somewhere else where they care more about their patrons and their reputation. More

We have been using the Boathouse for many years calling in after a lovely walk with our dogs. We round our walk off with a tea/coffee and a cake or scone. We always sit outside as the inside is always too crowded and stuffy. It... is always very enjoyable but not today. I was aware that they were using an app and had already downloaded it and we had found an outside table. I then proceeded to try and use the app, after 15 minutes I had given up, either there was no signal or no WiFi, either way it didn't work. Being somewhat naïve, I thought I will just go to the café just like I have always done in the past, and simply ask someone for two teas, a coffee and three scones. This I found was not possible, the waitress on the door told me I could only place an order for an outside table using the App, I told her I couldn't get it to work and could I just order the old fashioned way by talking to someone. Not possible, she told me to go and sit at a table and she would show me how to use the app. I pointed out that I knew how to use it but it wasn't working I also had no intention of taking any indoor seats in this crowded, hot and poorly ventilated room. After 25 minutes trying to place our order we gave up and left along with a number of other people who also found the "APP" totally useless. On the plus side, we had a lovely coffee back at home instead, however this does not seem to be a very good way for the Boathouse to make money !! More

It was once a good place to visit but terrible now. You can pay for a coffee inside with a card but to sit outside you have to pay using their app. Makes no sense. Lazy service. Bypass it and go the the Anchor at... Dell Quay More

Every time I go here I leave disappointed/frustrated today being no exception!! Because of the Covid-19 operating system you now need to download the app for the boathouse and add a payment card , then for the inconvenience of using the app they charge you... £1.01 !!! So eventually order two coffees being a Tuesday and a “eat out to help out “ day I foolishly think the coffee would be half price, silly me I wanted to sit outside so paid full price had I sat inside no problem 50% off. With reference to the staff I’ve got to agree with other reviews, there needs to be some retraining in customer service starting from the manager down. On another occasion I went inside to order a pint of cider, was told because I was outside I had to use the trailer shed !! Which didn’t have the cider on draught. If it wasn’t for the fact it’s a short walk away from my house I wouldn’t be going back, complaceny will ruin a business it’s happened before at the marina!! More

The new system of booking on an online app is completely ridiculous. We arrived wanting to sit outside to buy two coffees and two teas but were told that to do that we had to download an app on a smartphone. We suggested we were... happy to just buy the coffees and teas and have takeaways but this was not slowed. Staff were totally unhelpful. The whole system is quite honestly ridiculous and will lose the cafe a lot of business. We then went to the gift shop two doors away and bought cold drinks and suggested she started up selling takeaway coffees! We won’t be returning to the Boathouse Cafe as the app prohibits this! More

claim they use the eat out to help out but didn’t give it to us in the garden but probably claiming it off the government. booked a table the night before it got cancelled. waited an hour and a half for the food. when we... called up to ask about the eat out to help out they said that we was given false information. manager said they can’t do anything. we’re encouraged by the government to be outside but they don’t use the eat out to help out outside apparently which is not allowed to happen. would not recommend it’s an awful place and the staff are even worse. the portion size wouldn’t fill up a baby i was mortified. was overpriced and there was no masks or social distancing during a pandemic which is ridiculous and just was an appalling trip to the cafe which i will never return to as i’d rather starve. More

After a 7 mile walk on a hot July Sunday afternoon we stopped here to get some refreshments. We were shown to a table and a member of staff said that she would be back to take our order. After a 15 minute wait no... one had returned and when one of our party went to the front desk to ask he was told that only takeaways were being offered but we wouldn’t be able to sit were we had been seated. We decided at this point not to spend our money somewhere that obviously doesn’t value it’s customers. We will definitely not be returning and will be warning friends and relations to give this place a very wide berth. More

Hi Andy, It sounds like this was a case of miscommunication, which I can only apologise for, I will ensure that this is fed back to the team, but generally unless there is a host station outside (on the wood bar in the gravel area),... More

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Boat House - Chichester Marina

Immerse yourself in wonderful British cuisine at this place. Many visitors of this restaurant note that good fish & chips , sea bass and hot sandwiches are served here. Try tasty creamy cakes , Scones and brioches . Delicious lager , prosecco or ale are among the tastiest drinks to try. After a long working week, you can taste great tea , latte or hot chocolate .

The intimate atmosphere of Boat House allows guests to relax after a hard working day. The staff is said to be gracious here. This place is notable for its fast service. From the guests' point of view, prices are reasonable. The terrific decor is suitable for the interior of this spot. Come and check if this restaurant deserves the Facebook 4.1 stars.

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Please note that most of our dishes can be made gluten free, just ask your server.

Brunch & Breads

Available until 4pm

Crushed Avocado (v/vgo)

Poached hen's egg, feta, rocket

Smoked Chalkstream® Trout & Scrambled Egg (gfo)

Toasted sourdough, micro cresses

Fillet of Smoked Haddock (gf)

Warm tartare sauce, new potatoes, poached hen's egg

Chimichurri Steak Sandwich

Red onion marmalade, Old Winchester, house-seasoned fries

Fish Finger Bap

Tartare sauce, gem lettuce, lemon, house-seasoned fries

Sweet Potato Falafel Wrap (vg)

Roasted peppers, avocado, pickled chilli, rocket, fries

Chorizo Stuffed Pork Belly

Homemade baked beans, fried hen's egg

Sweet Potato & Jalapeno Hash (vg/gf)

Red pepper ketchup, vegan feta, coriander

Starters & Light Bites

Boat house soup (vg/gfo).

Chargrilled Sourdough

Salt & Pepper Squid

Hoisin and sweet chilli dip

Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs (gf)

Hot sauce, coriander, lime

Tempura Fish Tacos

Harissa mayonnaise, avocado, pickled slaw

Crispy Artichoke Tacos (vg)

Rosemary & garlic baked camembert to share (v, gfo).

Tomato chutney, chargrilled sourdough

Please see our blackboard for our day boat fish dishes

The Boat House Fish & Chips (gf)

Crushed peas, Tartare sauce, grilled lemon

Vegan Fish & Chips (vg, gf)

Banana blossom, crushed peas, tartare sauce, grilled lemon

Boat House Burger

6oz beef patty, tomato, chutney, gem lettuce, house-seasoned fries - add bacon £2 /add cheese 1

Seafood Linguine

Chili, samphire, capers, olives

Goan Fish Curry (gf)

Coconut rice, cucumber & red onion, raita, poppadums

8oz Flat Iron Steak (gf)

Thick cut chips, grilled tomato, roasted mushroom, peppercorn sauce

Portobello Mushroom Bourguignon (vg/gf)

Root vegetables, celeriac & potato mash, crispy kale

Off The Boat

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Day Boat Fish

Thick Cut Chips

Asian slaw (gf), house salad.

Sticky Toffee Pudding (gf)

Butterscoth sauce, salted caramel ice cream

Dark Chocolate & Cherry Tart (vg/gf/n)

Morello cherry sorbet

Pear & Frangipane Tart (n)

Pear compote, vanilla ice cream

Selection of British Cheese

Grapes, chutney, biscuits

Caroline's dairy ice creams & sorbets

The Chichester Ship Canal Café

The Chichester Ship Canal is a leisure waterway linking historic Chichester to the sea. The canal runs 4 miles from the Basin to the Harbour at Birdham and, today, the 2 miles as far as Donnington is navigable. It is managed by the Chichester Ship Canal Trust. At its head is the Canal Café, one of the most beautiful locations in the city centre to relax and enjoy some refreshments. Much of our produce is sourced from local companies, including Caroline’s Dairy, Auntie Val’s preserves and honey from Fishbourne Apiaries. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating, both of which offer outstanding views of the activities in the Basin.

Adjacent to the cafe is the Heritage Centre. This is located in a 19th-century old stable which has been refurbished to provide information about the canal and its history. Canal users and local schools appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the canal and view artefacts recovered during excavation works.

• Address Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Chichester, PO19 8DT
• Email [email protected]
• Website https://chichestercanal.org.uk/about-chichester-canal/

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• March 10, 2023

Tranquil Chichester Marina and the surrounding harbour is the perfect destination for sailors with time to explore this area of natural beauty, as Alison Wood reports

Chichester Marina is situated adjacent to the rolling West Sussex countryside. Credit: Premier Credit: Premier Marinas

Surrounded by countryside, Chichester Harbour in Sussex is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), covering almost 7,400 hectares.

Distinctive tidal channels lead to a maze of inlets that criss-cross expanses of saltmarsh and mudflats.

Aerial view out to seaward taken from Bosham. Credit: David A Easterly/Alamy

The shoreline is fringed by oak trees and vegetation, and there are centuries-old villages to explore, with mills, fishermens’ cottages and maritime traditions.

With 56 miles of shoreline walks, you can discover Chichester Harbour by foot as well as by boat, especially at low tide when much of the harbour is drying.

Chichester Marina

Chichester Marina was one of the first marinas to be built in the UK, opening in the mid-1960s, with a state-of-the-art boatyard being rebuilt in 2014.

Despite being the UK’s second largest marina its rural setting and low-key architecture add to the tranquil vibe, with nature walks right on the doorstep.

Holder of a Five Gold Anchors award, Premier Chichester marina is home to 1,100 berths, a boatyard with two boat hoists, slipway and boatshed.

Chichester Marina sits comfortably in its natural surroundings. Credit: Charlie Ross

On-site services include a chandlery, brokerage, rigging , cosmetic work, valeting and engineering.

The Boat House offers indoor and outdoor eating with harbour views and has a pizza oven which sells out on summer days.

Nearby Chichester Yacht Club is open day and night for food and coffee, and marina berth-holders and visitors have guest access.

A nice walk from the marina along the wooded, harbourside path takes you to Dell Quay, where you’ll find the traditional Crown & Anchor pub.

Facilities at Chichester Marina

Boats can be accommodated up to 22m length, 7m beam and 2.3m draught. Versadock (drive-on floating dock) is available as well as trailer sailer options for smaller craft.

Credit: Maggie Nelson

The marina offers secure berth holder parking, luxury toilets and showers and free wifi. For family and friends, or owners not wanting to stay overnight aboard, Premier has nine New England-style apartments ‘The Salterns’ situated within the marina.

Approach to Chichester Marina

Approach by sea is via the west pole beacon – cross Chichester Bar located at the entrance to the harbour. Once inside the harbour, head north-east past East Head and towards Itchenor.

The marina approach channel is dredged to approx. 0.5m below CD – vessels entering the marina should keep to the starboard side of the channel.

Chichester Bar is located at the entrance to the harbour and is dredged to approximately 1.5m below chart datum giving a depth of 2m at mean low water Springs; however, the bottom can vary up to 0.75m.

One to keep an eye on – tidal gauge indicates sill depth at the entrance to Emsworth harbour. Credit: Tony Cortazzi/Alamy

With an ebb tide and strong southerly winds, exercise caution and cross the Bar between three hours before and one hour after high water Springs.

As you approach Longmore Point ensure your VHF is on Ch80; on passing Birdham Spit pile call the marina using your boat’s call sign, advise your position and request lock entry.

View of Bosham from across the creek which mostly dries. Credit: Paul Weston/Alamy

The lock keeper will acknowledge your call and either instruct you to proceed to the lock on a green light or, in busy times, join the back of the queue for the lock and enter in turn upon a green signal light.

Day cruises

The Solent is just on your doorstep offering easy access east or west to some of the UK’s most popular cruising grounds.

Within a day’s sail of Chichester Marina you can visit the Isle of Wight or take a long leisurely cruise to picturesque Beaulieu River (with Buckler’s Hard and Beaulieu Motor Museum) and Lymington Harbour.

Weekend cruises

Chichester is an excellent start point for cross-Channel cruises and trips to Premier’s Gosport, Port Solent, Swanwick, Brighton and Eastbourne marinas – where berth holders can use their 42 free visitor night credits.

Longer distance

A little further afield you’ve got the West Country, Channel Islands, Cherbourg and the Brittany coastline.

Local attractions

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, Chichester has many sandy beaches, fishing villages and family attractions including Goodwood House and Racecourse.

Chichester Marina is just four miles from the historic city of Chichester, with its theatres, galleries, 900-year-old cathedral, and the Novium Museum, charting 500,000 years of life in the city.

A Southerly 49 takes the ground on the beach at East Head. Credit: Michael Austen/Alamy

A short drive away is the village of Fishbourne, with the remains of a Roman Palace and gardens.

Further around the harbour takes you to the quaint village of Bosham with its village green and arts and crafts centre.

In addition to the small beach by the marina – where you can swim at high tide – there are the sandy beaches of East Head and The Witterings, with long unspoilt coastline stretching from West Wittering Beach to Bracklesham Bay.

• Chichester Marina, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EJ. VHF Ch80. Tel: 01243 512731, premiermarinas.com
• Chichester Harbour Conservancy, conservancy.co.uk

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Local Knowledge about Chichester Marina and harbour

Peter Draper has a Dunkirk Little Ship

If you’ve a high-speed powerboat, Chichester Harbour isn’t for you. If you have a yacht or like to potter it’s ideal.

It’s a beautiful place: safe, secure inland cruising with many little creeks, and places to visit such as Emsworth and Bosham.

There’s a plethora of wildlife, and it’s also great for dinghy sailors.

I own a 1927 pilchard fishing boat, Caronia – which helped in the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk.

I’ve spent over a decade restoring her with my son and love to sail out of Chichester.

The harbour is a wonderful place to be. It’s what I consider the garden gate to the West Country.

Once through the gate you’ve got the safety and security of the Solent.

There’s Cowes, Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, and Lymington on the other side. Gosport is good for a night out, and then if you want to go further, have a stopover over in Yarmouth and you can do Poole or even Weymouth in a day’s sail (say 6 or 7 knots).

From there, you’re a day away from Dartmouth. Of course in a motorboat you’re in the West Country in a day.

• Peter runs Navigator’s Marine, based in Chichester Marina, navigatorsmarine.co.uk . His book Restoring a Dunkirk Little Ship: Caronia SS70 is available on Amazon

Gilbert Park has a Trusty T23 motorboat

If you can get to Emsworth Town Quay and be prepared to leave on the tide, it’s a marvellous place to visit.

There are lots of shops and lovely pubs and eateries, including a Michelin restaurant.

There’s a visitor mooring 1km away at all states of the tide, where you can dinghy in. West Head is extremely popular because of the sandy beach.

If I want to take my grandchildren there I’ll go in a boat that dries out in the morning and leave in the afternoon. It’s wonderful.

You’ve got all the facilities on the beach, and there’s an anchorage too.

For peace and quiet and a wonderful sunset, I go to Itchenor – there’s a lovely anchorage there.

If you prefer marinas, then Chichester Marina has all the facilities you need.

Traditional boats like to go to Birdham, and my grandchildren particularly like Northney Marina because it has a play area and barbecue spot.

Bosham is very pretty and dates back to the time of the Bayeux tapestry. Chichester is also a great place for birdwatchers.

We get all sorts of migratory birds stopping here, as well as lots of seals.

Adam McMenemy sails a Sabre 27

I have a fin keel boat so I have to be a bit careful about where I go. I like to explore the stretch of water from Chichester marina to Itchenor.

Bosham creek is beautiful too. There are visitor moorings there and you can stay overnight.

My favourite spot is Hayling Island Sailing Club. It’s a beautiful little club, and has sandy beaches, fantastic views, good food and the bar’s always open.

Visiting yachtsmen are welcome at the club.

From Hayling Island it’s not too far to Birdham Pool, which is a great place to have lunch. I work as a marine electrician out of Emsworth Yacht Harbour in Emsworth Marina.

It’s a really nice village.

The marina is tidal, but it has a sill, so once you’re in you’ve got water.

East Head beach is half an hour’s walk from West Wittering so it’s mostly only sailors who go there.

There’s a sandy beach with dunes around it, and you can anchor overnight.

• Adam runs ACM Marine, facebook.com/AcmMarine

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Welcome to Chichester Marina

Chichester Marina

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Marina’s premium facilities and relaxed environment give it a special character, making it a worthy recipient of the THYA five gold anchor award. 

Enjoy the calm of a lock-entry marina with 24-hour access to the picturesque cruising grounds of Chichester Harbour. Ashore, you’ll find a friendly boating community, cradled in a scenic landscape, with a myriad of hidden creeks and quiet anchorages to explore. The harbour provides wonderful cruising grounds, enjoy the stunning sandy beaches of East Head, or venture further out to the waters of the Solent. 

Boat storage and servicing

Chichester Marina's extensive award-winning facilities include luxury toilets and shower rooms. With in-water berthing for boats up to 22 metres, the marina is home to two boatyard hoists, lifting boats up to 65 tonnes. There is also extensive storage ashore, coupled with a range of onsite marine services, while Chichester’s full-service boatyard is among the best on the South Coast.

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Wildlife and walking

Chichester Marina’s newly refurbished Boat House Café and restaurant serves locally sourced seasonal menus seven days a week, while Chichester Yacht Club also provides a warm welcome with a bar, restaurant and regular social events. Perfect for bird watchers, discover wildlife along The Salterns Way, or follow the canal path to the historic city of Chichester. 

You can follow the latest news, events and updates from the team on the Chichester Marina Facebook page . 

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If you would like a personalised price for berthing or boatyard services at Chichester Marina you can get a quick quote online here.

Chichester Marina features

Chichester Marina has all the features you’d expect to find in a premium marina.

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Fuel pontoon, electricity, personal bathrooms, full-service boatyard.

Boatyard services

Chichester Marina aims to set the standard for boatyards in the marine industry, with its vibrant and user-friendly facility. Premier's experienced boatyard team works alongside knowledgeable marine specialists providing year-round lift, high-pressure wash, block-off and re-launch services. 

• High pressure hull cleaning
• Lift, launch and block-off
• Boat storage

With additional companies available onsite to assist with

• Maintenance and repair
• Engine lifts
• Mast removal

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Getting to Chichester Marina

Chichester Marina is located on the South Coast at the eastern end of Chichester Harbour, just four miles from Chichester’s city centre. With easy road connections to Portsmouth and Southampton to the west and Worthing and Brighton to the east.

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The stunning canal walk from Chichester to the coast through idyllic countryside

The four-mile route from the canal basin to Chichester Harbour is perfect for a Jubilee weekend stroll

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Situated between Chichester and its iconic nearby harbour lies a canal walk through beautiful countryside. The four-mile trek from the canal basin to Birdham village takes you through a mixture of open farmland, with astonishing views of landscapes, coastlines and wildlife along the way.

The Chichester Canal walk has to be considered one of the best ways to take in all the area has to offer. Hunston Bridge provides an incredible view of the canal against the backdrop of Chichester Cathedral and the South Downs which was painted by JMW Turner in 1828.

Historic remnants of Poyntz Bridge can also be seen near the canal basin with information boards dotted along the way which point out everything on offer. The canal was built in 1822 to service the nearby city but never proved to be a commercial success.

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Today it is mainly used for boat trips, rowing and fishing while its bankside paths provide the iconic walking route. At the end of the canal lies Birdham village which definitely fits the bill of an idyllic Chichester Harbour village.

Birdham Pool is the most notable part of the village itself, with a substantial number of boats moored at the Chichester Yacht Basin. Traditional country villages scenes are on offer in Birdham, along with incredible views over the harbour towards Thorney and Pilsey islands.

If you keep your eyes peeled along the way you might catch a glimpse of some incredible wildlife. It is common to see waterfowl such as moorhens, coots, mallards, swans sharing the water with birds including the heron, kingfisher, whitethroat, common sandpiper, spotted flycatcher and woodpecker.

Refreshments are on offer at each end on the path from the Canal Cafe at the basin or the Boathouse at the marina. dogs should be kept on a lead at all times and should be discouraged from entering the water.

There is plenty of free parking at Chichester Marina in Birdham, while limited spaces are available at the canal basin. For people who do not want to walk the whole way there and back, there is a bus route which connects Birdham, Hunston and the bus station in Chichester which is a short stroll away from the basin.

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Opening hours.

The Bar offers a wide range of products including draught lagers – San Miguel and Shipyard Portland Lager along with Sommersby Cider, Shipyard Pale Ale & Draught Guinness. We have a selection of Ales available on the bar including Youngs Original, Courage Best and Courage Directors with local bitters changing seasonally.

The Bar also stock a wide range of wines (by the bottle & glass), 0% Alcohol products, spirits and soft drinks, along with freshly made coffee and cakes.

Where to Order

– we will require your membership card for all payment transactions, we will be unable to apply the discount if we are unable to swipe your card.

Ordering indoors

We currently offer table service inside the Club i.e. our Main Restaurant, Quarter Deck and Conservatory. Upon arrival, please see a member of staff who will direct you to your table.

Paying your bill

Our Restaurant staff will ask if you would like anything else (dessert, drinks, coffee etc.), if the answer is no, we ask for your clubcard, so that we can apply your discount and settle the bull. Before you leave, please confirm with a member of staff that your restaurant bill has been settled.

Ordering outdoors 

Please place all drink orders at the bar; food orders are placed at the till by the kitchen, you will be given a buzzer for your food order to be collected from the hatch opposite the bar.

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Chichester Ship Canal

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• Canoeing, paddleboarding & small unpowered craft
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• Scheduled boat trips
• Fish & Chips cruise
• Cream Tea cruise
• Charter Cruises
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• Easter boat trips
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Introducing our canal boats and the variety of trips you can take.

The Trust has two canal boats, Kingfisher and Richmond, and offers both scheduled and charter trips throughout the year.

The boats ply the two-mile section of the canal between the Basin and Donnington; a beautiful stretch with excellent views and prolific wildlife.  A lift is available on both boats for those who may not be able to manage steps.

To ensure trips depart on time please arrive no later than 15 minutes before departure.

SCHEDULED BOAT TRIPS

CHARTER TRIPS

FISH AND CHIPS CRUISES

Fish and chips is a hot dish of British origin, it’s a common takeaway dish and an early example of culinary fusion. Fish and chips first appeared in the 1860s; by the 1930s there were over 35000 outlets. So it’s hardly surprising that our fish and chip cruises are really popular.

From Chichester’s own award-winning LA Fish, your boat trip includes a generous meal of Fish and Chips (other options available) as well as a glass of wine, real ale or fruit juice. Additional wine or beer is available to buy separately should you wish. Our cruise takes around 2 hours.

CREAM TEA CRUISES

Our Cream Tea Cruise is a 2-hour round trip and provides uninterrupted views of the countryside, Cathedral and the South Downs. Your boat trip includes a Scone, locally made jam, and clotted cream as well as a choice of tea or coffee.

You can enjoy the reflections on the water and the unique views of the cathedral and South Downs as you glide past the wild flowers and reed beds. Watch out for herons, kingfishers, swans, and mallards in their natural habitat.

EASTER TRIPS

Designed for families with younger children, our Easter boat trips take you on a 75-minute return journey up the canal into the countryside.

SPECIAL TRIPS

Celebrate special occasions with us at Chichester Canal, with our Catered Boat Trips.

Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip surrounded by the open countryside along the Chichester Canal.

BOAT ACCESS

There is a ramp from the Basin pedestrian area to the boat pontoon.

The boats have access and room for people in wheelchairs. There is also a lift available for those who may not be able to manage the steps.

Both boats offer toilet facilities; Kingfisher facilities are fully accessible by wheelchair