A CHESHIRE marina is the best in the UK – according to members of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
Overwater Marina, near Audlem and next to the Shropshire Union Canal, was crowned TYHA Inland Marina of the Year 2024 at the Southampton International Boat Show (see more on the boat show on page 43).
The awards, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnson, honour the dedication and passion of marinas and their teams across the UK and worldwide.
Jon White, general manager of TYHA, said: “These awards are incredibly special because they are voted for by berth holders themselves. They truly celebrate the cream of the crop, marinas that offer unbeatable service and an extraordinary experience for berth holders and visitors alike.”
The family-owned Overwater marina and holiday park has 230 narrowboat moorings, a boat workshop and slipway, a cafe, caravan site, holiday lodges and luxury railway-themed glamping wagons with wood-fired hot tubs.
The marina is home to the Audlem Lass Boat Service – a volunteer-run water taxi which provides boat rides from the marina to the bottom of the Audlem flight of locks and back.
There is also the Overwater Wheelyboat, which provides boat trips for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues.
Co-owner Janet Maughan said: “Overwater owes its success to the brilliant team we have in place – they share our determination to make everyone welcome and provide the very best customer service.
“They’re a great team to work with and one of our proudest achievements is how much the tourism spend impacts so positively on Audlem and the surrounding areas.”
For more details about Overwater Marina go to https://www.overwatermarina.co.uk/
