Aquavista Watersides Ltd - White Bear Marina
Overview
White Bear Waterside & Marina is described as a hidden gem in Lancashire, linked to over 2,000 miles of inland waterways and a short cruise from the Wigan Flight. It is the largest marina on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, offering a peaceful environment that has won awards in the Best Kept Village. The marina provides a range of services and facilities, including a café, and is conveniently located for the M61, within an hour of Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston. The marina offers various mooring options such as leisure, residential, visitor, and winter moorings, as well as hardstanding and boat storage. For those on an annual contract (residential or leisure), benefits include free stop-overs at other Aquavista marinas (Explore 100), the ability to swap to another Aquavista marina up to twice per year (Marina Swap), and access to the Moor Benefits programme which provides discounts on diesel, gas, coal & logs, and boat insurance. Residential moorings also include a registered UK postal address, a secure parcel collection point, and one free wash & dry per week.
Stores: Caravan and motorhome storage, Hardstanding & storage
Key features:
- Located on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the largest marina on this canal.
- Awards in the Best Kept Village.
- Conveniently located near M61, within an hour of Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston.
- TYHA Gold Anchor Award Scheme - 3 Anchors.
- Explore 100 and Marina Swap benefits for annual mooring contracts.
- Residential mooring benefits include a registered postal address and secure parcel collection.
Security Features
- CCTV: Yes
- Gates: Access gates to pontoons
- Lighting: Jetties are well-lit at night
- Access Control: Access gates to pontoons
- On-site Presence: 24-hour emergency call out
Facilities & Ground Conditions
Facilities
- Wash Area: Dog wash facility, Laundry room with washers and dryers
- Electric Hook-up: Fully serviced jetties with electricity
- Water: Fully serviced jetties with water
- Hardstanding: Yes
- Waste / Toilet Disposal: Pump-out, 1 token operated Elsan
- Refuse and recycling facilities
- Free car parking
- Slipway
- Red diesel available onsite
- Gas, coal and logs for sale on-site
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Café
Access & Maneuverability
Access Information
Monday to Friday: 1pm - 5pm, Saturday: 10am - 3pm Gate: Access gates to pontoons. During seasonal and bank holidays, office hours may vary; it is advised to call the waterside office before visiting.
Location & Directions
Located in Chorley, Lancashire (PR7 4HZ). See the map below for directions.
Special Features
Google Rating
4.5 / 5 based on 185 Google reviews
Opening Hours
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed