Marina and boat storage - Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Moorings, Chandlery, Boat and tender storage facilities on Pitsea Creek.


Access to Pitsea Creek is via Holehaven Creek at the western tip of Canvey Island .
Usable depth of water in Pitsea Creek
Max depth of creek at high water 6.1 metres (20 feet).
Most boats between 6.1 metres (20 feet) and 9 metres (30 feet approx) can get in and out of moorings 2.0 hrs either side of high tide. Some can do it at 3 hrs either side.
Height restrictions
Tidal barrier at the entrance to Vange Creek will restrict height of passing vessels to about 9 metres (30 feet approx) .
Moorings
Max length of moorings
- 1 x 12 metres (40 feet approx)
- 1 x 10.5 metres (35 feet approx)
- 5 x 9 metres (30 feet approx)
- remainder for 6 - 7.5 metres (20 - 25ft ) craft.
Max beam of moorings
- 3 metres (10 feet approx)
Visitor moorings
Visitor moorings are normally available. For details and or instructions about visitor moorings at Wat Tyler Marina, see contact details bottom of page.
See also: Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Rules & Regulations (PDF) [32KB] (opens new window)
Most boats between 6 metres (20 feet approx) and 9 metres (30 feet approx) can get in and out of moorings 2.0 hrs either side of high tide. Some can do it at 3 hrs either side of high tide.
Permanent moorings
Permanent moorings must be applied for. For further information and enquiries about permanent moorings at Wat Tyler Marina, see contact details bottom of page.
See also: Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Rules & Regulations (PDF) [32KB] (opens new window)
Storage Facilities
Wat Tyler Country Park Marina vessel storage compound, CCTV on entrance gates, chain link/barbed wire fence, Hi-security locks - Separate compound for dinghies/tenders, personal storage lockers available.
24 hour access for licensed key holders
Max length in compound 18 metres (60 feet approx)
Storage facilities must be applied for
For further information and enquiries about storage facilities at Wat Tyler Marina, see contact details bottom of page.
See also: Wat Tyler Country Park Marina - Rules & Regulations (PDF) [32KB] (opens new window)
Marina general amenities
We have...
- Water
- Electricity hook-up
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Chandlery
- Major Store under 1 mile away
- Emergency Phone
We do not have...
- Fuel
- Showers
- Manned VHF station
Further information and marina enquiries
For further marina information and enquiries see contact details below.
- Admiralty Easytide - tide tables
- GOV.UK - Maritime & Coastguard Agency
- Meteorological Office, Eastern Region
- Meteorological Office, Coasts and sea forecasts
- RNLI Lifeboat Station Southend-on-Sea
- The Port of London Authority (PLA)
- PLA - River User Guidance Documents
- The Thames Estuary Partnership
- Wat Tyler Country Park website
Wat Tyler Marina
- Address
- Wat Tyler Country Park
- Pitsea Hall Lane
- Pitsea, Basildon
- Essex
- SS16 4UH
- United Kingdom
- Telephone01268 552749
- Mobile07521 052255