A good marina near Kingston Upon Thames?

[BobMod]

Hi All

I realise this could turn contentious as I know how fiercely loyal you all are to your own marina etc but I am considering a role near Kingston that means I would be living on the boat mid week etc.. I used to livaboard up at Penton Hook and I loved the community spirit there and wondered if I can find the same further down the Thames?

As always, any advice is always welcome providing it is constructive.. Worst case, just showers, a loo and some form of security will do..

 

[Richard Shead]

Hi All

I realise this could turn contentious as I know how fiercely loyal you all are to your own marina etc but I am considering a role near Kingston that means I would be living on the boat mid week etc.. I used to livaboard up at Penton Hook and I loved the community spirit there and wondered if I can find the same further down the Thames?

As always, any advice is always welcome providing it is constructive.. Worst case, just showers, a loo and some form of security will do..

The only real marina is Thames Ditton Marina but you do have a couple of boat yards either side they may allow live aboard or "extended" holidays. One is Harts by the pub the other is barge walk I think which is off Ferry road in Thames Ditton.

 

[BobMod]

Richard

Thank you.. TDM are full and now (not according to their website) leisure only.. I will try the yards and maybe take a look either side, Shepperton and Teddington way.. I am happy with a 20min cycle ride in..

 

[Ramage]

You might find something around Hampton if you are happy to cycle to Kingston through Bushey Park....

 

[Richard Shead]

Richard

Thank you.. TDM are full and now (not according to their website) leisure only.. I will try the yards and maybe take a look either side, Shepperton and Teddington way.. I am happy with a 20min cycle ride in..

Nothing residential Teddington side (well not legal) but Eel Pie Island may have something. Otherwise its upstream but again very limited for residential.

 

[teddington_lock]

Could try Swan Island too

 

[dash300]

You could always join the throng above Teddington Lock it's as popular as ever.

 

[Richard Shead]

You could always join the throng above Teddington Lock it's as popular as ever.

I was trying to keep it legal!

 

[dash300]

I was trying to keep it legal!

And rightly so. I was trying sarcasm!

 

[Richard Shead]

And rightly so. I was trying sarcasm!

Don't worry I got that!

 

[No Regrets]

Great stuff lads, keep it up!!