Visiting vessels

Welcome to Exeter’s Heritage Harbour.

This gives you an outline of what to expect when visiting Exeter as a traditional vessel. There are two locks, a swing bridge and multiple lifting bridges, so booking is essential. If you have any queries, let us know.

Depth: 1.5m - 3m
Max height: 10m

A mast removal crane is available. Please contact us if you have questions regarding these restrictions - we will accommodate where possible.

The River

Topsham

Topsham Quay

There are mooring buoys and potential to moor at Topsham Quay.

There are transport options available to get to Exeter from Topsham including:

Bus
Train
Taxi
Cycle path
Ferry (to Topsham Lock, to Turf Lock, to Canal Basin: weather/season dependent)

The Canal

Turf Lock

Locking in at the entrance of the canal is tide dependent. The locks are operated by Port Authority staff.

Limits	Notes
<29ft wide	28ft is tight
<120ft long	At 100ft we will need more info on hull shape etc.

Facilities:

Water
Electric
1x toilet
1x shower
The Turf Hotel and Pub!

Transport:

Taxi
Topsham ferry
Topsham to Turf Locks Ferry
Cycle path to Exeter

The Canal

Double Lock

Limits	Notes
Entrance: <28ft wide	Pontoon is used by watersports groups and is particularly busy through the summer.
<300ft long

Facilities:

Double Lock Pub!

Transport:

Taxi
Exeter to Double Lock Ferry
Cycle path to Exeter

The Canal

Gabriel's Wharf and Regent's Wharf

Just outside of the Canal Basin.

Facilities:

Access for vehicles (although restricted parking)
Pubs, cafes, shops.

Transport:

Bus
Cycle routes
Taxi

The Canal

Basin

Multiple mooring options.

Facilities:

Water
Electricity
Pubs, cafes, shops.

Transport:

Bus
Train
Cycle routes
Taxi

For more information see Exeter Port Authority.

If you are a traditional vessel owner interested in visiting the Harbour, want to be a part of the Heritage Harbour festival or want to moor in Exeter over the summer contact us below.