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Fambridge Yacht Haven

Nestled along the sleepy river crouch, fambridge is a jewel in the crown of the east coast, finds donna eastlake.

F ambridge Yacht Haven lies along the peaceful and picture perfect River Crouch on the east coast of England. With direct deep-water access to the coast, it’s ideally located for exploring the east coast rivers and swatchways, offering a treasure trove of anchorages along the way.

Fambridge itself is a beautiful rural idyll, offering quiet cruising for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of busy town and city marinas. With open fields as far as the eye can see, it really is the place to get away from it all and breathe lung-fulls of clean air.

It offers the back-to-basics family holiday many crave, with watersports on the river, mudlarking and fishing on the shore, and wildlife watching at the Essex Wildlife Trust. The salt marshes, tidal flats and grasslands around the River Crouch are an area of international importance for wildlife and wildlife conservation. There are numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) due to the range of rare, unique and protected birds native to the area.

You can also visit Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park in South Woodham Ferrers, with lessons for kids on farming techniques and the chance to meet the newborn animal residents.

There are seasonal highlights too, with the annual Fambridge River Festival taking place in May, attracting classic yachts from around the east coast and further afield.

For food, Fambridge offers the kind of English countryside fare you’d hope for, with the wonderful Ferryboat Inn. Offering traditional pub food, it’s conveniently located a stone’s-throw from the marina. There’s also a tearoom and a cafe within the Yacht Haven, serving freshly cooked food and warming drinks.

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Spread over two sites, Fambridge Yacht Haven offers everything you need for a short or long-term stay, and you can completely refit your boat while you’re there, should you need to.

The two sites comprise the 220-berth (vessels up to 60ft LOA) Yacht Haven to the north, offering sheltered pontoon berthing, and the Yacht Station, with dedicated 120m visitor pontoon, mud berths and access to 120 deep water swinging moorings, to the east. In addition to this, there’s extensive hard standing boat storage for over 700 boats.

Walking around Fambridge, you quickly notice the friendly, welcoming environment it offers. People stand chatting in the boatyard, marina staff buzz around working on boats and preparing transport, and marina Director, Danyal, is always on hand to oversee operations.

As with all Yacht Haven marinas, it’s finished to a high standard, with modern, clean and very spacious facilities, and you’ll receive a welcome pack on arrival, with information on marina facilities and tourist attractions.

Fambridge Yacht Haven is located on the north bank of the River Crouch. Approaching from the east coast, you’ll pass through Burnham Fairway, Essex Marina, and the commercial Baltic Wharf at Wallasea Island on your port (south) side. You’ll also pass the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club and Crouch Yacht Club, on your starboard (north) side.

The river is wide and deep, up to North Fambridge and can be accessed at all states of tide. Keep clear of Bridgemarsh Island, a very large area of flooded marshland on your starboard side. It can be completely submerged at very high tides and if you stray from the channel, you risk running aground.

Approaching North Fambridge, you’ll see Fambridge Yacht Haven’s Yacht Station on your starboard side. The Yacht Station’s mid-river moorings and the 120m visitors’ pontoon are clearly visible from the channel as they reach out into the river. If approaching at night, the 120m visitors’ pontoon is made visible by two single, green flashing navigation lights, one at either end (FL(3)G.4s). The pontoon itself is also lit to allow people to get safely in and out of their boats.

For Fambridge Yacht Haven marina, pass the swinging moorings and continue on, for another half a mile, to reach the entrance to the marina channel. It’s a good idea to keep towards the south side of the river, as traffic can be busy around the visitors’ pontoon on the north side.

To enter Stow Creek, you’ll see a single special mark known as Stow Post marking the entrance on your starboard side. The post is lit with a single flashing yellow light (QF(4)Y.8s) both day and night.

Enter the creek, keeping Stow Post to port, and keep within the buoyed channel leading towards the marina on your starboard side.

Contact marina staff (CH 80) on arrival, and they’ll talk you in and give any mooring assistance required.

Cruising Grounds

Fambridge is perfectly placed for east coast river cruising. Sitting along the River Crouch, it offers easy access to the River Blackwater, River Stour, River Orwell and River Deben. In fact you could happily spend an entire summer exploring all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer.

Particular highlights in the area include Yokesfleet Creek. Anchor on the corner of Potton Point next to Devils Reach on the River Roach, and you’ll experience one of the best locations in the country for seal watching. Seals use the mud flats on the banks of the island to slide into the water and they’re often very interested in visiting boats.

Another hidden east coast river gem is Osea Island. Situated in the River Blackwater, Osea has an interesting history including its role in secret operations during World War 1. The River Blackwater offers a deepwater passage to the south of Osea Island. A popular anchorage nestles off the southeast corner of the island, known locally as Barnacle. From there you can explore the ancient port town of Maldon nearby. Steeped in maritime history, Maldon boasts a huge collection of original Thames Barges and maritime museums, including the Museum of Power. You can take part in one of the evening ‘ghost walks’ or dine in one of the many local pubs and restaurants.

If you have the time and are looking to venture further afield, then Fambridge is a popular ‘final port’ for sailors from the UK, wanting to make the trip over to the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France. With a range of marine services on-site, a fully operational boatyard and good access to the Channel, a lot of sailors use Fambridge as a place to prepare their boat for longer passages, before making the trip when the weather is favourable.

The Netherlands is particularly favoured by those who prefer river cruising, as options are plentiful, with all-tide deepwater access. The Deltawerken, a series of waterways that reaches the coast in the south west of the Netherlands, makes this one of the most popular cruising grounds in Europe. The maze of stunning rivers and canals provides over 1,000km of waterways to explore, extending through the Netherlands and beyond.

Factfile Fambridge Yacht Haven Tel: +44 (0)1621 740370 Website: yachthavens.com/fambridge VHF: Ch 80

Facilities: Free electricity and wi-fi Free on-site parking Staff on site 24-7 Modern washrooms and laundry Waste and recycling facilities Water and electric available on every berth Diesel and petrol on site Bike hire available from marina Weather posted daily 40 tonne boat hoist 18 tonne slipway hoists 30 tonne   mobile crane Undercover storage for vessels up to 19m LOA Marine services on site including engineers, yacht brokers, chandlers and boat cleaning Complementary shuttles to North Fambridge train station

Visitor Berthing £2.50/m: in the Yacht Haven £2/m: in the Yacht Station £1.50/m: on a swinging mooring

Fambridge Yacht Haven: http://www.yachthavens.com/fambridge/

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The Ferry Boat Inn nestles on the southern edge of North Fambridge, in the Maldon District of Essex.

With views across the open fields of the Blue House Farm nature reserve and within easy reach of Fambridge Yacht Haven marina and boatyard.

The locality is famous for its former ferry crossing over the River Crouch and a popular destination for yachting, classic boats, bird watching and beautiful tow path walks.

Yacht Haven

From the Ferry Boat Inn pick up the flat, but picturesque 3 minute (approx) walk over to Fambridge Yacht Haven. Take a deep breath and enjoy your surroundings; the beautiful scenery, the sounds of the waterside wildlife and the spectacular panoramic skies.

Whether you’re new to sailing, fair-weather or hardy, you’ll find Fambridge Yacht Haven one of the prettiest marinas on the East Coast, offering sheltered, fully-serviced berths, exceptional customer service and wide ranging facilities to suit all manner of boat enthusiasts.

If you’re visiting by boat, there’s visitor moorings available at the Yacht Station and within the marina. Call 01621 740370 to book a berth.

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River Crouch

A stone’s throw away, the River Crouch flows gently through this part of Essex, a tidal estuary meandering its way through a peaceful, wide-open landscape. The 17-mile river side path leads around the edge of the mud flats, famous for yachting and oysters. Look out over the expansive salt marshes and you might catch a glimpse of the migrating wildlife as they pass. Indeed, every season brings with it a different array of wildlife, so there’s always something new to see.

Why not discover the beauty of our neighbouring Blue House Farm Nature Reserve too, an area internationally important for wildlife and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Enjoy the views, take in the big skies and immerse yourself in the beauty of this corner of Essex.

Local Walks

We are lucky to have some enviable walks on our doorstep, varying in length and terrain. Why not download our map showing various walks and pop back to the Ferry Boat Inn for lunch, an evening meal or a soft, comfy bed for the night while you rest and recharge.

Download a map for local walks

Dogs welcome!

We have designated dog friendly areas in our spacious barn and the old pub, as well as our garden. We keep our plaster room, old cellar room and north room dog free. If you’d like to bring a well-behaved dog, please call us in advance so that we can allocate an appropriate table.

Call 01621 738844

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North Fambridge

Beyond our accommodation annexe lies Blue House Farm; a haven for migrating birds and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

There are few places on the East Coast where you can witness the changing of the seasons with such contrast. From water voles and migrating Ruffs in the spring, to huge flocks of dark-bellied Brent Geese in the winter. Not forgetting the many breeds of owls which reside in the Farm!

Blue House Farm

Why not take the opportunity to see the River Crouch from on the water. Sailing Barge Kitty is a Thames Sailing Barge dating back to the 1800s which was originally built to transport grains and flour from London to Essex.

Nowadays, Kitty offers river cruises including sunset cruises and wildlife trips from the Yacht Station, just a few hundred metres beyond the Inn.

Sailing Barge Kitty

Burnham & Maldon

Here’s some other recommendations if you’re looking for some fun, interesting and beautiful places to visit in the local area:

• Burnham-on-Crouch Museum
• The Rio Cinema , Burnham-on-Crouch
• Burnham Ferry
• Peaberries Coffee Shop, Burnham-on-Crouch
• Promenade Park, Maldon
• Heybridge Basin
• Martin’s Lane Vineyard

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Electric Car Charging

We’re proud to provide two electric vehicle charging points within our car park for pub patrons and B&B guests.

Users must download and register with the Vend Electric App which is available on the Google Play store or App Store.

So head into the pub for a drink, some food, or to relax overnight, safe in the knowledge your vehicle will be fully charged when it’s time to head off!

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Fambridge Yacht Haven

Fambridge offers sheltered, fully-serviced berths at one of the prettiest marinas on the East Coast; providing exceptional customer service and an extensive range of facilities, it’s impressive to find it all within this peaceful village location.

Set 6 miles up on the charming River Crouch, North Fambridge is a rural idyll, offering quiet cruising and flanked by open fields and marshland as far as the eye can see. A full service marina can be found here with visitor moorings and pontoon berthing. What’s more, the sleepy village has a direct train line to London in less than an hour, a historic pub and a new playpark for the kids.

Part of the multi-award winning Yacht Havens Group, Fambridge offers all the charm, warmth and personal service of a family-owned marina whilst delivering a wealth of valuable services. With 220 full-tide marina berths, over 120 swinging moorings, boat lifting, indoor and outdoor storage, Fambridge Yacht Haven has all the services that a modern day boat owner would require.

Facilities on-site:

• Pontoon berthing and swinging river moorings
• Laundry and showers
• Ferry Boat Inn Pub and a café on-site
• On-water fuel station
• Boat lifting up to 40 tons
• Storage ashore and boat maintenance services
• Staffed 7 days a week

Number of pontoon berths: 220

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Fambridge Yacht Haven is situated in North Fambrige, on the Dengie peninsula, on the north bank of the River Crouch in Essex, England. The marina is split in two different sites. To the North is located „Westwick Marina”, and to the East is found the „Yacht Station”. The marina is a unique

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Fambridge offers sheltered, fully serviced berths at one of the prettiest marinas on the East Coast; providing exceptional customer service and an extensive range of facilities, it's impressive to find it all within this peaceful village location.

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Fambridge Yacht Haven: Excellent facilities within both our Marina & separate Yacht Station. Transeurope Marinas member. Two facilities for the price of one. up to 14 free visitor nights when visiting any of our other marinas around the UK. Open Site policy – no charge to contractors, ‘introduce a friend’ incentives, RYA Active Marina participant. Free half day tuition with Marina Expert. Bicycle hire and excellent rail links to central London, Stratford Station & London Liverpool Street.

Extensive hard standing both outside and undercover with ample water and power points. Modern boat handling equipment including 25t and 40t (new 2017) slipway hoists, mobile crane, forklift and ‘boat in cradle’ mover.

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