iBRADWELL s a quiet village, and has been
a special place from Roman times to today.
With peaceful walks and a smugglers' pub
just minutes away, you could not ask for a
more relaxing spot. Nearby St. Peters
Chapel is said to be the oldest church in
Essex.
Visitors Information
Visiting yachts are welcome, and on arrival should berth at the
visitors berth marked by a notice board at the end of "A"
pontoon. From there they will be directed to a suitable berth by
Marina staff. Bradwell Marina is situated at Bradwell Waterside,
on the south shore of the Blackwater River. It is ideally placed for
the east coast sailor, with the Blackwater Estuary "on the
doorstep", and within easy reach of the other Essex rivers. It is
also well placed for cruising to the French, Dutch and Belgium
coasts.
Road access from London is by the A127 trunk road as far as
Wickford, and thence by the B1012 through Latchingdon, Mayland
and Steeple.
The yacht basin itself is admirably sheltered, as it was excavated
behind the sea wall and is therefore completely enclosed. The
only exception is the entrance channel which was cut through
the sea wall.
There is no lock and the marina is accessible at all states of the
tide for shallow draft craft. Deeper draft vessels must excercise
caution at low water especially during spring tides, as the
navigable channel in Bradwell Creek becomes shallow. The
marina basin and entrance were excavated to give a minimum
depth of 6-8 ft.at low water springs.
Diesel and unleaded petrol at the fuel pier. Clubhouse with
showers, toilets, washing machine and dryer.
Distance in miles
from the surrounding towns are
Central London
58 Colchester
32
Bishops Stortford
40 Dartford Tunnel
40
Burnham-on-Crouch
10 Maldon
16
Cambridge
60 Southend
30
Chelmsford
22 Wickford
22