Buckden Waterside & Marina

A quiet spot in the Cambridgeshire countryside 

If you’re craving a bit of nature, come moor with us at Buckden – the marina is surrounded by willow trees, wildlife and all that lovely stuff. Set in 92 acres of Cambridgeshire countryside, it’s a really peaceful spot to enjoy the water.  

At Buckden, you’ve got direct access to the River Great Ouse, which gives you 140 miles of water to cruise along. West will take you inland through some pretty towns and villages, and east takes you towards the coast and the North Sea. For advice on the best cruising routes, have a chat with the crew at Buckden – they’re a lovely bunch, and they’ve made the marina a really special place.  

When you’re ready for a day on land, Buckden village is a short walk from the marina. For commuters, you’ve also got easy access to Cambridge, which is only half an hour away.  

We’ve got all your practical needs covered with a full array of Aquavista brilliant basics that you’d expect from modern waterside living including: 

Safety & security 

• A secure marina with a gated entrance to the pontoons and CCTV 
• Floating pontoons which rise up and down with the river levels, meaning your boat is always secure even in the event of flooding 
• All pontoons are well-lit at night 
• 24-hour emergency call out  

Facilities 

• Modern toilet and shower facilities, open 24/7 
• Laundrette, open 24/7 
• Ample parking and plenty of trollies available 
• Refuse and recycling facilities 

Services 

• Fully serviced pontoons with electricity and water 
• Petrol, Diesel, Calor Gas and coal available 
• Pump-out and Elsan disposal 
• Boat sales  
• Storage, boat lifting and Slipway 
• On-site repairs and engineering 

Your mooring options at Buckden Waterside & Marina are:

• Leisure moorings
• Visitor moorings
• Winter moorings

If you choose an annual contract,  as well as access to all of the facilities you also receive:

• Explore 100 – Free stop-overs at other marinas in the Aquavista group
• Moor Benefits – Access to our exclusive Moor Benefits programme including 10% off Diesel and 5% off Gas
• A choice of payment options – quarterly or annual
• Regular newsletters and surveys – We make sure you’re up to date with any important news about our marinas, and we love getting your feedback on how we’re doing

Things to do in the local area

Buckden marina is a really calm spot to moor up for a while – but there’s still plenty to do nearby. You’ll find the historical Buckden village just a short walk away from the marina – it’s famous for Buckden Towers, which you can book a visit to go see. The village also has a pub and a couple of nice hotels where you can grab some food, along with a butcher’s, a supermarket and a pharmacy.  

For more shopping, there’s also a few great towns nearby. Five miles south will take you to St Neots, and six miles north you’ll find Huntingdon – both have train stations, so they’re good places to commute from.  

Speaking of commuting, Buckden is super well connected. The marina is only a couple of miles from the A1 – you can be in Cambridge in half an hour, and an hour’s travel will take you to London.  

River Great Ouse Moorings and Cruising Routes 

Buckden marina will be the perfect place for you if you’re looking for a River Great Ouse marina or mooring. The marina is located directly next to the Great Ouse River and gives visitors direct access to the 75-mile river.

The River Great Ouse winds through East Anglia’s flat landscape for 75 miles – and then you’ve got all its tributaries like the River Cam, Lark, Little Ouse and Wissey. All this adds up to 140 miles of navigable waterways to explore, flowing through some of Britain’s most unspoilt water environments.  

Along the way, there are loads of towns and villages to see, with some great mooring points. If you’re an annual contract holder, you can also stop for free at our other River Great Ouse marina, Priory Waterside & Marina, which is only a day’s cruise away. 

Priory is also a great place to find boats for sale in Bedford, and it is a convenient spot to visit if you’re in the market for a new leisure boat.

If you’ve got a seagoing vessel, you can head east from Buckden and cruise the North Sea, which takes you to North Norfolk coast resorts like Wells-next-the-Sea, Brancaster and Blakeney. For more information about these cruising routes, visit the Sail the Wash site: www.sailthewash.com

Contact our friendly Waterside Crew:

Buckden Waterside & Marina is open: Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm  
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

You can call us on 01480 812660 and we will be more than happy to help you or arrange an appointment to view the marina.

During seasonal and bank holidays our typical office hours may vary, please call the waterside office before making a visit.