Article » Marina Guide: Hythe Marina Village

Hythe marina village was the first marina village to be built in the UK, age hasn’t dampened its charm however and it is still on of the best marinas in the country. Hythe marina village features plenty of waterside homes, shops, restaurants, bars as well as the 209 berth marina itself.

Hythe Marina village is located on the western edge of Southampton water, close to the New Forest National Park and the beautiful scenery of Dibden Bay with its rare birds and wildlife. A regular ferry runs from the Hythe Village Marina into the centre of Southampton.

Hythe Marina Village has an entry that is controlled by a lock that is operational 24hours a day. Other facilities at the Hythe Marina Village include a boatyard for boat maintenance which comes complete with a 40ton boat lift, 8ton crane and cradle hire. Petrol and diesel are available at the Hythe Marina Village as well on shore storage for 160 boats.

The slipway and secure compound is perfect for trailer sailors and those who choose to moor their boat in Hythe Village Marina get full MDL Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, brokerage services alongside the other facilities mentioned above. The maximum size for boats at the Hythe Village Marina is 20m.

Those who have a berth at Hythe Marina Village have access to fuel at cost, 30nights of visitor berthing and 50% of boatyard services.