Brightlingsea Harbour

Brightlingsea Harbour Brightlingsea Harbour in Brightlingsea, a small friendly leisure and commercial port. Brightlingsea is a day sail from most ports on the Thames Estuary.
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Brightlingsea Harbour is a small mixed leisure and commercial port with a rich heritage, situated in Brightlingsea Creek close to the mouth of the Colne Estuary where it meets the Blackwater and Thames Estuaries. The Harbour is within a nature conservation area of international importance. The River Colne is navigable on the tide for 7 miles to Colchester in Essex and the River Blackwater is navig

able for 11 miles to Maldon. Brightlingsea Harbour is a Trust Port managed by Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners. The Harbour Master leads a dedicated team of permanent and seasonal staff who oversee the day to day activities within the Harbour. The Harbour provides a total of about 500 berths and moorings and welcomes many visiting boats, which can number 100 on a busy weekend. Boats of up to 50 feet (15m) and 8 feet (2.5m) draft can be accommodated and a warm welcome awaits all. Facilities at Brightlingsea Harbour have steadily been upgraded over recent years and now includes dedicated showers and Toilets with laundry facility for Harbour users and the sale of diesel fuel from a floating barge berth.

05/06/2026

More then just a place to berth⚓️

🌊Take a look at our on land facility tour, showing you our modern, clean facilities that Brightlingsea Harbour offers mooring holders and visitors.

⭐️Have you visited us recently? What was your favourite part about the Harbour?

We would love to hear your thoughts!

04/06/2026
As part of the apprenticeship at Brightlingsea Harbour, our apprentices gain hands-on experience across a wide range of ...
03/06/2026

As part of the apprenticeship at Brightlingsea Harbour, our apprentices gain hands-on experience across a wide range of operations.

Yesterday, thanks to Boluda Towage, Isobel spent the day – and most of the night! – onboard VB Boluman, one of Boluda’s newest tugs on the Thames. Her work took her from Tilbury all the way into central London, passing beneath Tower Bridge along the way.

If this looks like something you’d enjoy, applications are now open for this year’s apprenticeship intake!

https://www.brightlingseaharbour.org/jobs-careers/

Brightlingsea Harbour is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Small Commercial Vessel Crewm...
01/06/2026

Brightlingsea Harbour is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Small Commercial Vessel Crewmember Apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications, develop practical maritime skills, and begin an exciting career within the marine industry.

31/05/2026

May at Brightlingsea Harbour ⚓️🌊

A few highlights from a beautiful month by the water. Here’s to June! ☀️

🌊 Save the date: Sunday 14th June 2026!The Blessing of the Waters returns to Brightlingsea - a much-loved local traditio...
25/05/2026

🌊 Save the date: Sunday 14th June 2026!
The Blessing of the Waters returns to Brightlingsea - a much-loved local tradition by the coast.

The Bank Holiday sunshine brought lots of visitors down to the waterfront, keeping us busy all weekend - we even had bot...
25/05/2026

The Bank Holiday sunshine brought lots of visitors down to the waterfront, keeping us busy all weekend - we even had both ferries running to keep up with demand! ⛴️☀️

Great to see so many people out enjoying everything Brightlingsea Harbour has to offer 🌊⚓️

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24/05/2026

We have had a Monzo debit card handed in to the harbour office if you think it’s your please pop in to collect it ( proof of ID will be required )

New blooms up top and in the little boat out front! 🌼✨Spot our flower-filled boats next time you pass the Harbour Office...
15/05/2026

New blooms up top and in the little boat out front! 🌼✨
Spot our flower-filled boats next time you pass the Harbour Office🐝

Spaces available! Act fast to avoid disappointment🫖
13/05/2026

Spaces available! Act fast to avoid disappointment🫖

🍰Spaces left for our unique Afternoon Tea aboard static Thames Sailing Barge!
🗓Saturday 16th May 11am-13:30pm
💷£38 Adult £34 Child
📞To make a booking contact 01206 302200

Address

4 Copperas Road
Brightlingsea
CO70AP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

01206 302200

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