For visiting boats
Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour lies a few miles up the Beaulieu River, one of the few privately owned tidal rivers in Britain, on the edge of the Beaulieu Estate and the New Forest, with the Solent close by. A Five Gold Anchor harbour with 200 berths, it has dedicated walk-ashore visitor berths and river swinging moorings, a fuel jetty, a 40-tonne hoist and wash-down area, free pump-out, showers and launderette, free Wi-Fi and a well-stocked reception shop; the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard and its restaurants are alongside.
- Guest berths
- Call 'Beaulieu River Radio' on VHF 68. Overnight from midday – vacate by midday; short stays 12:00–15:30. Visitor swinging moorings have yellow pick-up buoys marked with a black V. Anchoring only between navigation piles 20 and 22 to protect habitats. Free pump-out on Visitor Pontoon South; fuel pontoon 08:30–16:00; 40-tonne hoist.
- Berths
- 200
- Radio
- VHF channel 68 · call sign BEAULIEU RIVER RADIO · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°48.09′ N 1°25.36′ W (50.80153, -1.42259)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site
- Office
- Marina reception & shop 7 days 08:15–17:30; fuel pontoon 08:30–16:00
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +44 1590 616200
Prices
| Walk-ashore berth, 1 Nov – 31 Mar per metre per night incl. electricity, incl. VAT | £3.25 per m / day |
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| Walk-ashore berth, 1 Apr – 30 Jun 2026 per metre per night incl. electricity, incl. VAT | £5.50 per m / day |
| Walk-ashore berth, 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 per metre per night incl. electricity, incl. VAT | £5.75 per m / day |
| Walk-ashore short stay (12:00–15:30), 1 Nov – 31 Mar per metre | £1.75 per m / day |
| River swinging mooring (upstream of Needs Ore), 1 Nov – 31 Mar per metre per night | £1 per m / day |
| Anchorage (piles 20–22 only) per boat; no marina facilities | £10 / night |
Included in the berth price: electricity, wifi and pump-out. Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 68. Call sign BEAULIEU RIVER RADIO. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.