Welcome To St Mary's Marina

Your Home is Where You Moor it!

About Us

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Welcome to St Mary's Marina, our main priority here at St Mary's is that you enjoy your time with us or if you are just using our facilities you are well looked after and get all the help you need. We are located in Rufford,  a rural part of Lancashire, our marina is on the Rufford branch of the Leeds and Liverpool canal. The views on our marina are lovely, why not go for a walk round the pathways and see all the boats that are moored here and the ducks and swans and if you're very lucky you may glimpse a sight of the kingfishers that we have nesting on site, if you walk across the field at the top you can see the many hills in the distance including Winter Hill. On site there is a wonderful and very popular cafe called the Boathouse Brasserie , here you can sit and relax and enjoy a drink and sample some of their wonderful cakes and some of their home cooked food they offer,  made from fresh local produce. We cater for 100 Boats up to 60ft in length including Narrow Boats, Wide beams and canal cruisers. Every Tuesday from 12.30pm - 4.45pm we have a Post Office on site which is located round the side of the office building. We also have a brokerage where we sell boats on our marina, please look under boat sales for more information , so if you are looking for a certain spec boat please do not hesitate to contact Mike or Abby in the Office.

Marina Facilities

Boat Shed

We have our own boat shed here at St Mary's, it can be hired out for 3 days, 1 week or longer if required for you to carry out repairs, painting and blacking, or if you wish we can arrange the painting for you or carry out the blacking for you ourselves. Please feel free to contact us for more information and prices.

Laundry Room and Toilets

We have a separate Laundry room that consists of a washing machine , tumble drier and a number of ironing boards. We have a toilet and shower block with all the facilities you need and a separate wet room for the disabled, it also has baby changing facilities.

Eslan Point,pump out, fuel and water

There is an indoor Elsan point for emptying cassette toilets, outside there is a pump out facility to empty your holding tanks, a fresh water standpipe for filling up your water tanks and also a diesel pump for filling up with fuel.

Hard Standing and slipway

We have a hard standing that is used for crane hires , for lifting boats in and out of the marina, the slip way is used for bringing your boat into the boat shed and also if you have a smaller canal cruiser on a trailer and want place it in with us, please email or call us for more details.

Electric Pods and water supply

We have electric pods for each berth on the marina which supplies an electric hook up, the electric is placed on to the meter via a card that you top up at the office, each pod also has a water tap so you have access to water if needed.

Mooring Fees

Annual Mooring

MOST POPULAR
£40.08/Year
  • This is the price per foot for a years mooring including VAT at 20%.
  • This will be double for wide beams
  • Payments to be made via Direct Debit which will come out on the 1st of the month of renewal.

Six Months

£20.83/Month
  • This is the price per foot for a six month mooring including VAT at 20%
  • This will be double for wide beams
  • Payments to be made via Direct Debit which will come out on the 1st of the month of renewal.

3 Months

£10.72/Month
  • This is the price per foot for a three month mooring including VAT at 20%.
  • This will be double for wide beams
  • Payments to be made via Direct Debit which will come out on the 1st of the moth of renewal

1 Month via Direct Debit

£3.78/Month
  • This is the price per foot for a months mooring including VAT at 20%.
  • This will be double for wide beams
  • Payments to be made via Direct Debit only which will come out on the 1st of every month
Boatshed Booking Form
Book in for blacking , anodes and and any repairs you would like to carry out.
Please fill in the form and one of our members of staff will be in touch with you with prices and further information.
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Products and Services

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Coal

We stock Red and Excel coal. At a competitive price

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Gas

We stock various sizes of gas bottles. At a competitive price

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Diesel

At a competitive price. ** Not to be used as road fuel. Fuelling and using red diesel in a vehicle or machine other than an expected machine is illegal. If you're caught, you could lose your vehicle or machine and face a heavy penalty. If you have information or encounter a crime involving the illegal use of red diesel, call the customs helpline on 0800 788 887 **

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Pump Out and Elsan Point

Available for moorees and visitors

Boat Sales

11/06/2025

Bullfinch 57ft Narrowboat £33,500 ONO

When you enter at the rear of the boat you go down into the boatmans cabin , from here you go into the bedroom , which consists of a double bed, 3 drawer unit and cupboard space above the bed. This vessel has its own engine room which gives you easy access for maintaining the engine, as you come through the engine room you have the bathroom on your left with consists of a composting toilet, sink unit with cupboards underneath. You then move into the kitchen where you have a nice sized work surface, cooker with 4 ring hob, sink and drainer, fridge, plenty of cupboard space above and below the work surface and a pull out table that you can drop down when not in use. In the living area you have a nice sized L shape bench seat, a nice amount of floor space and a stove. ** The exterior of the boat does need some TLC this is reflected in the sale price. **

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21/08/2026

Nirvana ** £50,000 **

Nirvana is a 45ft Cole craft narrowboat , year 2000 , the full advert is on apollo duck click read more to head over to the full write up, if you would like to book a viewing please email us at office@stmarysmarina.co.uk The layout comprises an open-plan saloon and galley, a separate shower room, and a separate berth area, giving the new owner flexibility to arrange the accommodation to suit their needs.

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22/09/2026

Jess **£57,500**

We bring to brokerage a 2007 58 ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat, it’s a really nice looking boat, we recommend you have a viewing to appreciate it. The vessel is all fitted out and is ready to go. If you would like to book a viewing please email us at office@stmarysmarina.co.uk.

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27/09/2024

1925 Classic Motor Ketch sailing boat £10,850

** VIEWINGS ARE OPEN** Bringing to brokerage this lovely 1925 Classic Motor Sailer Ketch, we recommend that you have a viewing and see the boat for yourself. This vessel would make a great day or weekend boat. You enter through the rear door into a cabin area where there is a mini fridge and sink basin on your left, you have a door into the seating area, which consists of 2 seats one either side that can also be 2 single beds, there are a couple of drawers underneath the seating for storage. At the bow of the boat there is a toilet area. Boat Builder- Williams, Nixon and Riley Boat Year- 1925 Boat Length- 26 FT Boat Draft – 3 FT Boat Engine- Propelling Machinery Volvo Penta MD 11 inboard Diesel Engine The vessel was last surveyed in 2016.

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26/07/2022

Fiddlesticks III ** Viewings now OPEN **

Here we have a Lovely Viking 32 GRP Cabin Cruiser , sleeps 6 people , an ideal weekend boat for going out along the canal, lots of seating , kitchen area , shower and toilet etc, fully furnished and ready to go. Follow the link to view the full write up and pictures on apollo duck , any further questions , please contact the office. £18,995

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F.A.Q

Are you a Residential Marina?

No we are not a residential marina , however we have some long term moorers.

Do you have a slipway and boat shed facility ?

Yes we have our own slipway and boat shed here that is available for hire for 3 days , 1 week , or longer if required, please contact us for more information.

Do you have electric hook ups on each mooring?

Yes we have electric pods on each mooring so you can top up your card at the office during open hours.

Do you have a facility for craning boats in at your Marina?

yes we do have a hard standing which is used for the cranes to have your boat lowered into the marina or taken out. For prices please contact the office.

Do you two pack boats at your marina?

No we do not provide a two pack service on the marina.

Do we have a shop/chandlers on site?

No we do not have a shop or chandlers here at St Mary's Marina.

Contact us

  • Rufford, England, United Kingdom
  • St Mary's Marina Diamond Jubilee Road Rufford Lancashire L40 1BJ

Any enquiries please do not hesitate email us and we will be glad to help you as best as we can.

News

Available Slots for 2027 - Please email to book a slot

Monday 4th January - Thursday 7th January - DIY SLOT 

Monday 18th January - Thursday 21st January - DIY SLOT 

Monday 1st March - Thursday 4th March - US TO DO or DIY 

Monday 12th April - Thursday 15th April - DIY SLOT 

Monday 26th April - Thursday 29th April - DIY SLOT

Monday 14th June - Thursday 17th June - DIY SLOT

Monday 5th July - Thursday 8th July - US TO DO  or DIY 

Monday 12th July - Thursday 15th July - DIY SLOT

Monday 18th October - Monday 25th October - DIY SLOT

Monday 13th December - Monday 20th December - US TO DO  or DIY 

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Boatshed blacking ** LAST DATES PULBISHED FOR 2027 **

Boat shed blacking at St Marys Marina

The boatshed is now FULLY BOOKED for this year , we are now taking bookings for 2027 , so if your boat is in need of blacking, anodes or any little jobs you want to get done out of the water , please email us with your details and we can get you booked in.  You can book for 3 days , 1 week, 3 weeks or longer if required please ask for prices. We are booked up until July next year.

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25Mar

Are you looking for a boat ?

Explore different types of boats that suit your needs and preferences.

We have a few boats still available at the minute and open to viewings , have you looked at boats going down the canal and wondered what it would be like to have one of your own. Are you on the journey of finding your very first boat and joining the boating community , head on over to our boat sales page here on our website and see if that right boat is waiting here for you. 

See a boat you like , do not hesitate to contact us for a viewing.

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25Mar

Flowers Blooming on St Marys Marina

Discover the vibrant colours and fragrant blooms at St Marys Marina.

Now Spring is upon us here at St Mary's Marina and the nicer weather is here , so are the lovely flowers but to all dog owners please be aware, as nice as they are to look at for us , for our four legged friends they can be harmful , here are a few flowers on the marina that are harmful to dogs. So if your dogs like to chew on grass and maybe the flowers please take care.

More Flowers are coming up now ,

with the bluebells just starting to show ,

this has got to be one of my favourite times of year , 

much nicer than the ice and snow.

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23Mar

The Sun is Shining here at St Mary's Marina

Unwind and relax at St Mary's Marina where the sun's rays create a picturesque setting.

Its becoming that time of year again , when easter is on its way , the sun is out and all the boaters here at St Marys Marina are getting their boats ready and prepared for their journeys out onto the canal , to enjoy the lovely weather for the summer. Are you interested in joining us here and joining the boating community , Is boating for you ? why not head over to the boat sales section and see the wonderful boats we have for sale in brokerage.  If you would like any questions answered please don't hesitate to contact us .

Here is St Marys Marina on a nice sunny day.


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