Swanley Bridge Marina & Swanley Brokerage

19/05/2026

LILY, the charming inspection boat, is the latest vessel to go 'UNDER OFFER' on brokerage. She was on the market for just a few weeks before an offer was accepted.

We currently have an extensive list of active buyers looking for their next boat, so if you’re considering selling, now is an excellent time to place your boat on brokerage with us.

12/05/2026

💥New Brokerage Listing – Willow Jade 💥

We’re pleased to present Willow Jade, a beautifully crafted 58ft Trad Stern narrowboat built in 2008 by Nantwich Canal Centre on a Tim Tyler shell. ✨ Highlights include:

• 42hp Vetus engine.
• Recently blacked with Intertuf.
• Professionally fitted with quality joinery throughout.
• Guide Price: £64,950.

Available to view at Swanley Bridge Marina, near Nantwich. All viewing enquires:

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01270524855

06/05/2026

Following the fantastic success over Easter, we’re delighted to welcome back Holly's Floating Kitchen at Swanley Bridge Marina on Sunday 24th May.

💥𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 A café experience on the water.
💥𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 Sunday 24th May, 11am – 4pm
💥𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 Canal-side near the marina office

Menu Highlights:
☕ Barista coffee | 🍵 Loose-leaf teas
🥤 Soft drinks | 🍰 Homemade cakes
(Vegan, veggie, decaf & gluten-free options available)

💳 Both cash and card payments accepted.

01/05/2026

🌿✨ New arrivals at Swanley Bridge Marina! ✨🌿

Our resident swans have welcomed seven beautiful cygnets, all born yesterday! 🦢💛

All cygnets appear to be doing well and have already ventured into the water. If you are passing, please enjoy watching them from a respectful distance so they can settle in safely.

Welcome to the marina! 🌼

29/04/2026

💥💥Now on Brokerage: “Lily” 💥💥

We’re pleased to present “Lily”, a beautifully maintained 33ft inspection launch, built in 1997 by Peter Nicholls. Recent works include:

- Full professional re-paint.
- Hull grit blasted back to bare metal.
- Two-pack epoxy blacking.

These Peter Nicholls deisgns were inspired by traditional working craft used during the canal era, inspection launches like "Lily" were originally used by company directors and proprietors to formally inspect their waterways in comfort and style.

At just 33ft, "Lily" is exceptionally easy to handle on the tight inland waterways network. With two separate wheel steering positions, she offers excellent manoeuvrability and makes a fantastic leisure cruiser.

Full info: https://www.swanleybrokerage.co.uk/boats/lilly33ftinspectionlaunch/

23/04/2026

We’d like to say a huge thank you to You Media for designing and building both our new Brokerage and Marina websites!

We’re absolutely delighted with how they’ve turned out - clean, modern, and easy to navigate, making it simple for everyone to find exactly what they’re looking for.

If you're searching for your next boat, take a look at our latest listings here:

https://www.swanleybrokerage.co.uk/boats-for-sale/

Thanks again to You Media for bringing helping us deliver this project! 🙌

Are you looking to purchase a narrowboat? We have a variety of new and used canal boats for sale, from our Brokerage in Nantwich, Cheshire.

15/04/2026

'MISCHIEF' now on Brokerage.

50ft Traditional Stern built by Maesbury Marine Services Ltd in 2004. Recent upgrades include:

2000 - A full exterior repaint by Willow Boat Painting.
2024 - Grit blasted and treated with 3 coats of two-pack epoxy.
2025 - New Webasto heating and Calorifier installed

Guide: £57,950. Available to view at Swanley Bridge Marina.

'Mischief' is a 50ft traditional stern narrowboat built in 2004 by Maesbury Marine Services Ltd. She features an attractive ‘Josher’ style bow, complete with...

13/04/2026

💥 New to Brokerage – ‘Mischief’ 💥

Arriving in the next few days at Swanley Bridge Marina is Mischief, a beautifully presented 50ft traditional narrowboat built by Maesbury Marine Services Ltd in 2004.

She has been exceptionally well cared for in recent years, including a full grit blast in 2024 with three coats of two-pack epoxy applied. Externally, she was professionally repainted by Willow Boat Painting, with new windows fitted in 2020.

💷 Guide Price: £57,950

📩 To find out more or arrange a viewing, contact our Brokerage Team:

[email protected] | 01270 524855

03/04/2026

🌸🚤 EASTER SUNDAY AT SWANLEY BRIDGE MARINA 🐣🌼

Tom & Amanda’s charming floating café 'Holly' will be serving coffee and cake.

🗓 When: Easter Sunday | 11am – 4pm
📍 Where: Fuel pontoon, canal-side (near the marina office)

On the menu:

☕ Fresh barista coffee
🍵 Premium loose-leaf teas
🥤 Refreshing soft drinks
🍰 Delicious homemade cakes

🌱 Tasty vegan & vegetarian options available
💳 Cash & card accepted

Have a great Easter!

02/04/2026

🐣🌼 Easter Opening Hours at Swanley Bridge Marina 🌼🐣

We’re looking forward to welcoming you over the Easter weekend! Please see our opening times below:

✨ Good Friday: 9am – 5pm
✨ Easter Saturday: 9am – 5pm
✨ Easter Sunday: 10am – 1pm
✨ Easter Monday: 10am – 4pm

Wishing everyone a HAPPY easter! 🐰🌷