Bristol Harbour

Procedures and navigation for entering and leaving Bristol Harbour.

Navigation instructions, byelaws and bridge clearances for Bristol Harbour.

Swing bridge opening times and procedures.

The range of services and facilities available in Bristol Harbour.

Contacts for emergencies, lock gate operations and general enquiries.

Events in Bristol Harbour.

Types and availability of moorings and berths.

How to dispose of your waste in Bristol Harbour.

Water sports and their organisations in Bristol Harbour.

What you must do when you're refuelling, or transferring waste oil when bunkering.

Sources for the latest weather information.

How to apply for a vehicle parking permit if you have a boat or business on the Bristol Docks.

Water quality testing and results.

What licence you'll need, how to apply and what it'll cost.

Why swimming is not allowed in Bristol Harbour, the dangers, Bristol Harbour swimming pilot.

Why we're repairing Gaol Ferry Bridge, what the repairs will involve, how long they'll take, how to stay up to date with the project.

Why we're repairing Redcliffe Bridge, why work stopped, and how long the repairs will take.

Report debris in the water, a missing life ring, an issue with vessel utilities or access to vessels or landing stages.

Which New Cut bridges we're restoring, what the restoration involves, what the cost will be, when bridges will open again.