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Bristol Harbour

  • Entering and leaving Bristol Harbour

    Procedures and navigation for entering and leaving Bristol Harbour.

  • Navigation and bridge clearances

    Navigation instructions, byelaws and bridge clearances for Bristol Harbour.

  • Swing bridges

    Swing bridge opening times and procedures.

  • Tide tables

    Tide table and tide time differences.

  • Facilities and marine services

    The range of services and facilities available in Bristol Harbour.

  • Useful contacts

    Contacts for emergencies, lock gate operations and general enquiries.

  • Local notices to mariners

    Events in Bristol Harbour.

  • Mooring and berthing in the harbour

    Types and availability of moorings and berths.

  • Waste reception and disposal

    How to dispose of your waste in Bristol Harbour.

  • Water sports in Bristol Harbour

    Water sports and their organisations in Bristol Harbour.

  • Bunkering

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

  • Weather data

    Sources for the latest weather information.

  • Harbour parking permits

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

  • Water quality in Bristol Harbour

    Water quality testing and results.

  • Use a kayak, stand up paddleboard (SUP), canoe, rowing boat or sailing dinghy in Bristol Harbour

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

  • No swimming in Bristol Harbour

    Why swimming is not allowed in Bristol Harbour, the dangers, and future plans.

  • Gaol Ferry Bridge restoration

    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.

  • Redcliffe Bridge refurbishment

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

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