Facilities on site

Below is an outline of the facilities on site and in the immediate surrounding area.

Shop

Souvenirs, soft drinks, ice cream, sweets, maps, guides, magazines

Chandlery

Large selection of chandlery. Happy to order in what we don’t have in store.

Toilets

There are toilets on site.

Waste Disposal

Yes. There are several skips on site for you to dispose of your rubbish bags.

Recycling

We have mixed recycling on site as well as separate skips for glass items.

Car Parking

Large on site car park – Locked at night. Cars are left in the car park at the owners risk.

Postal Service

There is no postal service.

Laundry Facilities

There are no laundry facilities at Blackwater Meadow marina.

FREE WI-FI is now available on site for all permanent moorers with a 2 hour free period for everyone else

Travel Arrangements

Train Stations

The closest station is Gobowen Railway Station. Find out train times & prices.

Taxis

Dave’s
01691-622132
Lionels
01691-690319

Airport

The closest airport to the marina is Birmingham International Airport. It is roughly a 90 minute drive (~70 miles). Open Google maps.

Local facilities

The town of Ellesmere is situated ½ mile from the marina, a 10 to 15 minute stroll. Set in a very rural setting, within minutes by car in any direction one is in the country side. Within the town the following amenities are available

Groceries

Co-op Mini Super Market on Cross Street & Spar Mini Super Market on Scotland Street. A Tesco store is also on the out skirts of town.

Banks

Lloyds TSB, The Square, Ellesmere
HSBC, 6 High Street, Ellesmere
Nat West, Scotland Street, Ellesmere

Doctors

In case of any medical problems,you can contact NHS 111 (dial 111) and they can put you in touch with a local doctor.

Dentist

High Street Dental Practice, 18 High Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-623333

Veterinary Surgeries

Blakemere Veterinary Centre, 12 Talbot Street, Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622201

Take Away Food

Asian Spices Indian Restaurant. Phone 01691-623689. (Map)

Bars & Pubs

Black Lion. Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-622418
Red Lion. Church Street Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622632.

Post Office

Post Office & Party Shop 26 Scotland Street, Ellesmere
Phone 01691-622541

Optometrist

Stephen R. Drinnan. 12 Market Street. Ellesmere. Phone 01691-623300

Hospital

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen.
Phone, 01691-404000

Petrol Station

Mere Motors Ltd. Church Street. Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622343

Churches

St. Mary’s Parish Church C. of E. Church Street
St Michaels Church & Poor Clare Monastery
Methodist Church. Trimpley Street