Mercia Marina

Mercia Marina is located in Willington, Derbyshire. If your kids love boats, especially narrow boats then this is the place for you to visit. The marina has a number of restaurants and shops.

What can you do at Mercia Marina?

The marina is a haven for wildlife, especially birds such as ducks and swans so make sure you take them some bird-friendly food. You can also enjoy boat trips on the canal. Mercia Swan Canal Boat Trips and Bee Boating Breaks both run from the marina. There is a charge for the boat trips and Mercia Swan offers regular return trips with the other company running a more personal experience.

There is a wooden adventure play area and you can enjoy walks around the local area. You can choose to walk as far or as short a distance as you please. You can collect leaflets detailing 3 circular walks that you can pick up from the marina or you can download them before you visit. There are also local cycle routes to enjoy and BikeShare at Mercia is a completely free, service. The marina also hosts a number of events, including Santa visits.

Important Information Mercia Marina

Is there food and drink available?

There is a choice of places where you can purchase food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Marina with canal boat trips, free, play area, walks and cycle trails plus shops, toilets and restaurants.

What are the ticket prices?

The park is free to visit. There may be a small charge for some of the activities.

Is there parking?

There is free parking.

When are they open?

Mercia Marina is open all year round.

Dog friendly?

Dogs are welcome. Some of the shops and restaurants permit dogs.

Are they accessible?

Information on accessibility