Glasson Dock Marina

Marina information

The marina at Glasson Dock lies on the River Lune, to the west of Sunderland Point and is accessed via the outer dock.The non-tidal marina is located within the inner dock basin and has very good shelter for the 240-berth facility with additional berths for 20 craft.To enter the dock, it is recommended that the Lune No. 1 buoy be left at least an hour before high water so to enter this outer dock. It should be noted that this outer dock is used for small sized commercial vessels.
Glasson Dock is a useful stoppingoff point for sailing to or from Scotland, within easy reach of the Isle of Man and Ireland and an excellent base for the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Glasson Dock is connected by a canal branch route linking the Lancaster Canal and is navigable for narrowboats/ small craft. However yachts can sail upriver to Lancaster City to berth at St. Georges Quay (Maritime Museum), although this option is highly dependent upon favourable tidal conditions.

Visit Lancaster

The small village near Lancaster is located in a rural setting rich in wildlife along the Lune estuary, with views of Morecambe Bay and beyond. Glasson was developed originally by the Lancaster Port Commission so as to serve larger vessels that could no longer reach the city.The village is very easy to walk about and is serviced by local amenities including a café, restaurants, pubs and speciality food shop.
In Lancaster, there are spectacular views from the water bus on the famous Lancaster canal aqueduct. Designed by John Rennie, it is considered to be one of the 'wonders of the waterways' and a masterpiece of civil engineering. Alternatively there are great vantage points at Lancaster Castle and Priory on the hill that overlooks the city, to view St. Peter's Cathedral, the Ashton Memorial on the skyline and the Lake District Fells. In addition the city's great historical transport links of the past and present can be viewed with the River Lune below.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Lancaster TIC (Morecambe/Lune Valley), 29 Castle Hill, Tel: (01524) 582816
www.visitlancaster.gov.uk
www.morecambe.gov.uk

Activity and Leisure

Lancaster Canal Packet Boats/Budgie Transport, Tel: (01524) 389410
www.budgietransport.co.uk
Lancashire Railtours: (01524) 389969

Walking:
the disused railway embankment between Glasson and Lancaster now serves as a walkway and cycle path along the spur section of the canal. Further north is Morecombe Cross-Bay Guide Walks Morecambe TIC, Tel: (0)1524 582808
Further inland is the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty Cycling:

Cycling:
Call (01524) 582816 or email: tourism@lancaster.gov.uk  to request your activity breaks leaflet, which includes further details of activities

Golfing:
Ashton Tel: (01524) 752221
Lancaster Tel: (01524) 752090
Forest Hills Tel: (01524) 752566

Parks/Facilities for children:
Happy Mount Park, Marine Rd East, Morecambe Tel: (01524) 582845

Summer-time band concerts:
Leisure Services Tel: (01524) 582845

Heritage, Castles & Museums
(Lancaster City): City Museum, Market Square, Tel: (01524) 64647
Cottage Museum, China St., Tel: (01524) 64647
Judges' Lodgings Tel: (01524) 32808
www.lancsmuseums.gov.uk
King's Own Museum, Market Square, Tel: (01524) 64647
Maritime Museum, Customs House, St. Georges Quay, Tel: (01524) 64637
Morecambe Bay 'Crossing the Sands', Tel: (01524) 582808
www.arnside-online.co.uk
Roman Bath-House,Vicarage Field, Tel: (01524) 64647

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Cottage Museum: part of a small vernacular house of 1739, and divided into two in the 19th century. Furnished in the style of 1820 - 1850

Culture & Entertainment:
Sea Song Shanty Singers- Easter Maritime Festival

Events & Festivals:
March/April - Easter Maritime Festival (includes Lancaster Maritime Museum)
April - Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair, Lancaster
June - Forest of Bowland Festival, Lancaster and Lunesdale Studio Trail, Lune Valley
Aug - Dukes Outdoor Theatre, Lancaster
Sept - Jazz Festival, Lancaster

Address

Glasson Dock Marina
Glasson Dock,ge:
LA2 0AW, Lancaster
T • (01524) 751491h.
F • (01524) 752626h.
info@glassonmarina.com
www.glassonmarina.com