First-class facilities for all

Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park is set in 22 acres of glorious parkland overlooking the picturesque River Orwell. It is part of MDL Marinas, Europe’s leading marina operator, which has 18 sites across the UK.

The site at Woolverstone comprises of a first-class marina along with a luxury lodge park, specially designed as a destination for both on-water and land leisure pursuits, as well as attracting new visitors seeking a family-friendly retreat.

Shane Cheshire, Marina Manager, says: “The lodges are ideal for those looking for a taste of the outdoors with a touch of luxury. With their clean, modern aesthetic and open plan living space, they provide accommodation for up to eight guests. All our lodges have spacious living and dining areas and woodland balconies.

“We also have a wide variety of pet-friendly accommodation and are currently expanding this year due to popular demand.”

The marina has 235 pontoon berths, numerous swinging moorings, a first-class facilities block, a diesel pontoon and electric vehicle charging points. There is an active events calendar planned by the Woolverstone Marina Berth Holders Association and the Marina team will also be hosting a variety of events with various culinary offerings throughout the season.

Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park offers pontoon berths, swinging moorings, easy-access slipway and trailer sailing packages as annual, monthly and overnight options giving you the ultimate flexibility to enjoy your boat. There is also Volspec, a main Volvo Penta dealer on-site, as well as Seapower, an electronics and engineering specialist, Suffolk Yacht Services, a brokerage, Aqua Detail, a boat detailing specialist and Sail & Cover, a sail repair and cover manufacturer.

“Visitors can enjoy a great range of watersport activities, including an RYA-accredited sailing school for both sail and powerboat courses,” adds Shane.

“For those who like to keep their feet firmly on dry land there is a children’s play area, and beautiful walks and cycling trails nearby that are suitable for all ages.” www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

Woolverstone is an excellent base for cruising as well as enjoying the local rivers. Beyond the Orwell and the Stour there are numerous creeks in the Walton Backwaters to explore. To the south, the Colne and Blackwater estuaries offer varied sailing, while turning north takes you along the coast to the River Deben, where leisure sailors can cruise upriver past Ramsholt to the pretty town of Woodbridge. A little further up the coast is the Ore/Alde River, Havergate Island and on to picturesque Orford and then to Aldeburgh.

If you’d like to go further afield, Ostend in Belgium is only 92 miles from Woolverstone, whilst Holland and France are also within easy reach.