Lake Yard Marina

Lake Yard is in Hamworthy on the north-west side of Poole Harbour. The operator describes the marina as deep water with 24-hour access and no tidal restrictions, and says it is particularly well suited to motorboats.

The operator directs arriving craft to pick up the Wareham Channel after the Poole Ferry Terminal. Lake Yard lies near channel marks WH3 and WH4, between Moriconium Quay and the Marines facility. All visitors are required to call ahead.

The marina has 44 pontoon finger berths, mostly annual, plus a large guest berth and occasional short-term pontoon spaces. Swinging moorings are available outside the marina.

Fresh water, shore power, changing rooms, showers, toilets, secure CCTV, boat hoisting and boatyard services are listed. The site also has a waterfront bar and restaurant.

Lake Yards club and restaurant give the marina a self-contained social side. Local pubs, cafs and provisions are within walking distance, while Poole Quay is farther east.

Motorboats and crews wanting a smaller marina with 24-hour access, boatyard support and a quieter Hamworthy setting.

Visitors expecting a large commercial marina or immediate town-centre access.

The Wareham Channel opens west toward the upper harbour and River Frome, while Brownsea Island and the harbour entrance lie back to the east.

Call ahead before arrival. The official contact page gives VHF Channel 37 at weekends alongside the Bosuns mobile number; weekday visitors are directed to Boat Yard Reception.

Access, VHF, visitor berthing, facilities and contact details were checked against Lake Yards current official website.

Proceed west past the Poole Ferry Terminal and pick up the Wareham Channel.

Lake Yard identifies its position near WH3 and WH4, between Moriconium Quay and the Royal Marines facility.

All visitors must call ahead: weekdays use the office; weekends use the Bosuns mobile or Channel 37.

Expect a noticeable current outside the entrance; the operator says the approach best suits motor boats or experienced yacht crews.

Operator states 24-hour access with no tidal restrictions to the marina dock; current harbour tide and channel information should still be checked.

Stay within the marked Wareham Channel and current PHC guidance.

The operator warns of a noticeable current outside the marina entrance.

All visitors are required to call ahead. Weekday and weekend contact arrangements differ on the operators current directions page.

Channel 37 is published specifically for weekend Bosun contact; it is not described as a continuous harbour traffic service.

Lake Yard feels more like a harbour institution than a generic marina. The combination of small dock, moorings, boatyard and club suits crews who value practical support and a bit of character over polished scale.

Use the latest Poole Harbour Commissioners Harbour Guide, Local Notices to Mariners, shipping movements, tide information and marina instructions before arrival.