Welcome to Brayford Pool
England’s oldest inland harbour
Lincoln City Centre
Visitor Moorings
Visitor moorings are all floating pontoon berths with fresh water and shore power. Electricity is included in your mooring fee, up to a maximum of 2 weeks stay.
Leisure Moorings
There are over 130 long term moorings in the Pool, they are all floating pontoon berths with fresh water and access to shore power.
Winter Moorings
We offer winter moorings in the Brayford Pool between 1st October – 31st March, spaces are limited and do get booked quickly.
The Brayford Trust
The Brayford Pool is the oldest inland harbour in England dating back to Roman times. As such, the Brayford Trust, who manage the Pool, are committed to maintaining its appeal for the benefit of all who visit this unique city centre feature.
Located in the heart of the city where the River Witham meets the Fossdyke Canal, the Brayford Harbour offers a unique and interesting stop for visiting cruisers and narrowboats navigating the Lincolnshire waterways, as well as providing berths for those seeking a leisure mooring in a lively city environment.
Harbour Office Hours
The harbour office is open 7 days per week, our office hours are:
Summer Hours
March to October
10:00 – 18:00
Winter Hours
November to February
10:00 – 16:00
We have a small knowledgeable and friendly team on hand every day to run and manage Brayford Pool.
Facilities
We look forward to hosting you and making your stay with us a memorable one!
We would love to help with a reservation for an enjoyable mooring experience this summer.
Showers and toilets
Showers and toilets are provided for both long term and visiting boaters and are located next to the Harbour Office.
Electric Hook up
We offer a free pre-paid electric card for visitor moorings for up to two weeks. For long-term stays, we offer pre-paid cards at 39.00p per kW/hr.
Fresh Water
Included within the mooring fee is the supply of fresh running water to all of our moorings which take hose pipe connection.
Local amenities
There are over 20 local restaurants, shops, bars, souvenirs, gifts, supplies, and local attractions like the Lincoln Cathedral and Castle or all in walking distance