Marine and waterway services

Welcome to Bristol Harbour – one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic ports

These pages contain comprehensive information for mariners and boat owners on navigation into and around Bristol Harbour from the sea via Cumberland Basin, or from as far upstream as Netham Locks and the Kennet and Avon Canal. Long and short-term moorings are available in the centre of Bristol close to all city centre facilities.

Bristol Harbour also offers full technical, environmental and waste receptionto visiting mariners and boat owners as well as a host of watersport and recreation activities. The harbour is home to dozens of clubs, societies, attractions, hotels, bars, restaurants and places of interest, as well as being the focus for the city’s famous outdoor event programme each summer culminating in the annual Bristol Harbour Festival.

Please be sure to check our local notices to mariners for details of works being undertaken and activities which may affect your visit to Bristol Harbour.

Please select the information you would like to access from the links on this page, or the list of pages below, or contact us on the details below if you'd like more information.

We hope you enjoy your visit and will make the most of the first class facilities available for water-based craft.

Bristol City Dock Bye-laws (2009)

You may download a pdf copy of the Bristol City Dock Bye-laws (2009) from here. You may also view this document in hard copy with attached plans at:

• Bristol Harbour Office, Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG
• Reception, The Council House, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR

Contact us

For all general visitor information, please call the Bristol Harbour Office, Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG on 0117 903 1484 or email harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk or click here for a full list of harbour contacts