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Visiting Tattenhall Marina

31st July 2019 @ 6:06am – by Webteam
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Well worth the effort

A newly arrived resident to Tattenhall has shared an informative experience with us. He writes:

"Inspired by your article on the Shropshire Union Canal (dated 19/7/19), I decided to take a look at the Tattenhall Marina. Easier said than done. Directions on their website indicate that the entrance road is in the vicinity of the Ice Cream Farm but it is very difficult to find. After several attempts to find it, I eventually discovered that the entrance road is directly opposite the Ice Cream Farm signposted as "Overflow Car Park". The difficulty did not end there as the road was barred by a barrier and a sign seemingly discouraging public access..

My first instinct was to give up at this stage but there was a keypad and voice connection that linked to the Marina. The gentleman at the Marina helpfully lifted the barrier and, bingo, we were in. It was well worth the effort. The Boatyard Cafe served excellent tea and home-made cakes and we enjoyed the peaceful and interesting surroundings. We then found the path to the canal and enjoyed a walk along the towpath."

There is actually a sign on the roadside opposite the Ice Cream Farm but it is easily missed. Your web team contacted the owners,Lakeland Leisure Estates, who confirmed that non-boating visitors are welcome and indeed encouraged. The primary focus of the Marina is clearly aimed at boat owners who berth there, hence a certain amount of security provided by the barrier but the sign saying "Boat Owners Only" is not correct.

The charms of the Marina are well-described in the Marina Website Click Here. Understandably the emphasis is on the appeal to boat owners but we urge you to take the Welcome Notice at its word when it says "Visitors Welcome".

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