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Bristol Harbour
Bristol Harbour
Site Map
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 services
The range of services and facilities available in Bristol Harbour.
Harbour contacts
Contacts for emergencies, lock gate operations and general enquiries.
Local notices to mariners
Events in Bristol Harbour.
Mooring and berthing
Types and availability of moorings and berths.
Waste disposal
How to dispose of your waste in Bristol Harbour.
Water sports
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
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.