Welcome To St Mary's Marina

Your Home is Where You Moor it!

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Welcome to St Mary's Marina, our main priority here at St Mary's is that you enjoy your time with us or if you are just using our facilities you are well looked after and get all the help you need. We are located in Rufford,  a rural part of Lancashire, our marina is on the Rufford branch of the Leeds and Liverpool canal. The views on our marina are lovely, why not go for a walk round the pathways and see all the boats that are moored here and the ducks and swans and if you're very lucky you may glimpse a sight of the kingfishers that we have nesting on site, if you walk across the field at the top you can see the many hills in the distance including Winter Hill. On site there is a wonderful and very popular cafe called the Boathouse Brasserie , here you can sit and relax and enjoy a drink and sample some of their wonderful cakes and some of their home cooked food they offer,  made from fresh local produce. We cater for 100 Boats up to 60ft in length including Narrow Boats, Wide beams and canal cruisers. Every Tuesday from 12.30pm - 4.45pm we have a Post Office on site which is located round the side of the office building. We also have a brokerage where we sell boats on our marina, please look under boat sales for more information , so if you are looking for a certain spec boat please do not hesitate to contact Mike or Abby in the Office.

Boat Shed

We have our own boat shed here at St Mary's, it can be hired out for 3 days, 1 week or longer if required for you to carry out repairs, painting and blacking, or if you wish we can arrange the painting for you or carry out the blacking for you ourselves. Please feel free to contact us for more information and prices.

Laundry Room and Toilets

We have a separate Laundry room that consists of a washing machine , tumble drier and a number of ironing boards. We have a toilet and shower block with all the facilities you need and a separate wet room for the disabled, it also has baby changing facilities.

Eslan Point,pump out, fuel and water

There is an indoor Elsan point for emptying cassette toilets, outside there is a pump out facility to empty your holding tanks, a fresh water standpipe for filling up your water tanks and also a diesel pump for filling up with fuel.

Hard Standing and slipway

We have a hard standing that is used for crane hires , for lifting boats in and out of the marina, the slip way is used for bringing your boat into the boat shed and also if you have a smaller canal cruiser on a trailer and want place it in with us, please email or call us for more details.

Electric Pods and water supply

We have electric pods for each berth on the marina which supplies an electric hook up, the electric is placed on to the meter via a card that you top up at the office, each pod also has a water tap so you have access to water if needed.

£18.82Month

Six Months

  • This is the price per foot for a six month mooring including VAT at 20%
  • This will be double for wide beams
£9.68Month

3 Months

  • This is the price per foot for a three month mooring including VAT at 20%.
  • This will be double for wide beams
£3.42Month

1 Month via Direct Debit

  • This is the price per foot for a months mooring including VAT at 20%.
  • This will be double for wide beams
Boatshed Booking Form
Book in for blacking , anodes and and any repairs you would like to carry out.
Please fill in the form and one of our members of staff will be in touch with you with prices and further information.
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Coal

We stock Red and Excel coal. At a competitive price

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Gas

We stock various sizes of gas bottles. At a competitive price

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Diesel

At a competitive price.

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Pump Out and Elsan Point

Available for moorees and visitors

07/08/2023

Jack Tin 53ft Narrowboat £49,950 ** Viewings now OPEN **

St Marys Marina bring to brokerage this lovely 1998 traditional stern narrowboat 53ft built with a Tyler Wilson hull. This Boat has lots of personality and has a nice open feeling when inside. to appreciate this boat we recommend to have a viewing and see for yourself. click on read more to head over to the full write up and photos , if you would like to book a viewing slot please don't hesitate to email us.

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26/07/2022

Fiddlesticks III ** Viewings now OPEN **

Here we have a Lovely Viking 32 GRP Cabin Cruiser , sleeps 6 people , an ideal weekend boat for going out along the canal, lots of seating , kitchen area , shower and toilet etc, fully furnished and ready to go. Follow the link to view the full write up and pictures on apollo duck , any further questions , please contact the office. £18,995

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05/12/2023

Time to Breathe ** SOLD PENDING PAYMENT **

** SOLD ** You enter via the cabin at the rear which is a spacious area including seating and a table, here you go down the steps into the kitchen which is open plan with the living room , the kitchen consists of a full length fridge freezer 70/30, LPG gas oven and a 5 burner hob , there is plenty of work top space and also plenty of cupboards and storage space. There is a centre island with seating all around, in the living area there is an L shaped sofa ,multifuel log burner , underfloor heating and 6 radiators throughout the boat all controlled by the nest system of webasto. You go down a corridor to a 2nd bedroom on your right with a single bed that converts into a king size. The next room on your right is a spacious bathroom which consists of a large shower , pump out toilet , towel rails , sink unit. At the bow of the boat you have a master bedroom with a built in king size ottoman bed , with a double wardrobe and drawer unit. Throughout the boat all the windows and portholes are thermal double glazed, there is a Bluetooth music system with fitted speakers in the ceiling and a maxi view satellite dish for sky tv. Follow the link to the full advert

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03/04/2024

Manyana ** SOLD PENDING PAYMENT **

£2000 Description We bring to brokerage “manyana” a Buckingham cabin cruiser at 25 feet in length. This vessel would provide someone with the opportunity to get on the water and have fun days and nights out for relatively little money. This boat has a BMC Engine The covered rear deck area has a Captain's chair and seating for up to 4 people. The deck has been fitted out with non-slip matting, there is a leisure battery, fire extinguisher and socket for use while connected to shore mains. From the rear deck, steps lead down to the main cabin area which comprises of a dining table to one side with seating for four people, this converts to a single bed. On the opposite side there is a work surface with a sink incorporating a gas hob. Again there are electric sockets for when the boat is connected to shore mains. Lighting is via newly fitted multi directional spotlighting. From the kitchen a door leads to the toilet comprising of a Thetford cassette toilet. Again from the kitchen a door leads to the front seating area which converts to a double bed, lighting is via a multi directional spotlight. Other Information Boat safety is current until 20/4/27 Please contact us via email

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18/01/2024

Ziggy FOR SALE £75,000 ** SOLD **

Ziggy is a reverse layout 58ft Piper shell Semi Traditional narrowboat built and fitted out by Brazell Boats in 2004 , Owned, maintained and loved by the current owner since 2009. The Beta Marine 43 engine is sound and has been fully serviced throughout the life of the boat. Boat hull has been blacked every 24 months and was last done early 2023 Front and back cratch covers were purchased from Canvasman, Yorkshire in 2021 and of high quality Specification Summary Beta Marine 43 BHP Diesel Engine with self-lubricating shaft seal. 6 x 2V house batteries New Starter Battery 2023 BCS 6hp Bow Thruster 2.5 kWh Mastervolt Dakar inverter 2 x 100kWh Solar Panels which supply all the power during the spring summer and most of the autumn Hook-up cable Webasto Central heating with thermostatically valved radiators. Hot water via heating/engine/emersion from mains or inverter. Thermostatically controlled shower Cassette toilet (with spare cassette provided) Half load Zanussi washing machine. Stainless steel water tank 4 Burner gas hob Gas Oven/Grill 2 x 13kg Gas cylinders Mooring pins hammer Ropes etc. Anchor, chain and rope 2 x adult and 1 x child horse shoe life preservers We highly recommend that you have a viewing on this boat to appreciate how nice it is. Click read more to head over to the full description and photos.

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13/06/2023

Don Giovanni **** SOLD ******

We are delighted to bring to brokerage ‘Don Giovanni’, a 57ft cruiser stern narrowboat built we believe, in 1999, by Durham Steelcraft. This boat has a lovely light and airy feel to it which would make an ideal live-aboard or holiday home and is ready to be moved onto with everything included in the price. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this charming boat.

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Are you a Residential Marina?

No we are not a residential marina , however we have some long term moorers.

Do you have a slipway and boat shed facility ?

Yes we have our own slipway and boat shed here that is available for hire for 3 days , 1 week , or longer if required, please contact us for more information.

Do you have electric hook ups on each mooring?

Yes we have electric pods on each mooring so you can top up your card at the office during open hours.

Do you have a facility for craning boats in at your Marina?

yes we do have a hard standing which is used for the cranes to have your boat lowered into the marina or taken out. For prices please contact the office.

Do you two pack boats at your marina?

No we do not provide a two pack service on the marina.

Do we have a shop/chandlers on site?

No we do not have a shop or chandlers here at St Mary's Marina.
  • Rufford, England, United Kingdom
  • St Mary's Marina Diamond Jubilee Road Rufford Lancashire L40 1BJ

Any enquiries please do not hesitate to phone or email us and we will be glad to help you as best as we can.

Boat shed blacking at St Marys Marina

The boatshed is now FULLY BOOKED for this year , we are now taking bookings for 2025 , so if your boat is in need of blacking, anodes or any little jobs you want to get done out of the water , please email us with your details and we can get you booked in.  You can book for 3 days , 1 week, 3 weeks or longer if required please ask for prices.

25Mar

Explore different types of boats that suit your needs and preferences.

We have a few boats still available at the minute and open to viewings , have you looked at boats going down the canal and wondered what it would be like to have one of your own. Are you on the journey of finding your very first boat and joining the boating community , head on over to our boat sales page here on our website and see if that right boat is waiting here for you. 

See a boat you like , do not hesitate to contact us for a viewing.

25Mar

Discover the vibrant colours and fragrant blooms at St Marys Marina.

Now Spring is upon us here at St Mary's Marina and the nicer weather is here , so are the lovely flowers but to all dog owners please be aware, as nice as they are to look at for us , for our four legged friends they can be harmful , here are a few flowers on the marina that are harmful to dogs. So if your dogs like to chew on grass and maybe the flowers please take care.

More Flowers are coming up now ,

with the bluebells just starting to show ,

this has got to be one of my favourite times of year , 

much nicer than the ice and snow.

23Mar

Unwind and relax at St Mary's Marina where the sun's rays create a picturesque setting.

Its becoming that time of year again , when easter is on its way , the sun is out and all the boaters here at St Marys Marina are getting their boats ready and prepared for their journeys out onto the canal , to enjoy the lovely weather for the summer. Are you interested in joining us here and joining the boating community , Is boating for you ? why not head over to the boat sales section and see the wonderful boats we have for sale in brokerage.  If you would like any questions answered please don't hesitate to contact us .

Here is St Marys Marina on a nice sunny day.