Hythe Marina Village, the UK’s first marina village, is a vibrant waterfront community nestled on the western shore of Southampton Water.

This picturesque development blends a 206-berth marina with charming waterside homes, boutique shops, restaurants, bars and a stylish hotel. Drawing inspiration from the famed Port Grimaud, its layout and architecture create a unique, Mediterranean-like atmosphere right in the heart of England’s South Coast.

FACILITIES & BERTHING
The 22m lock at Hythe Marina operates on a flexible, 24-hour ‘on-demand’ basis, making entry and exit seamless for boaters. At high tide of between 3.8 – 4.4m, the lock gates remain open for several hours, simplifying the process even further. Even those new to navigating locks find it easy and stress-free, thanks to the knowledgeable and friendly lock-keeping staff who build a personal rapport with the marina’s regulars, recognising familiar boats and owners.

Dining at Hythe Marina is an experience in itself. The Boathouse, a local favourite, offers exquisite dishes and doubles as a boutique hotel. New to the scene is The Indian Kitchen, a must-visit spot for anyone craving rich, aromatic spices and decadent curries. Whether you are mooring up or just stopping by, Hythe Marina Village offers a luxurious, yet welcoming, escape for visitors and residents alike.

Facilities include:

  • 206 berths
  • Max LOA: 16m (larger vessels can be accommodated but check with marina in advance)
  • Fuel (petrol, diesel)
  • Calor gas
  • Boat lifting and storage ashore
  • 40-ton boat hoist
  • Slipway
  • Boat repairs
  • Pump out station
  • Regular ferry service from Hythe to Southampton
  • Laundry facilities
  • Boathouse Hotel, Bar and Restaurant
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
  • Fitness studio
  • Hair salon
  • Electric Vehicle Charging (Tesla)
  • MDL WiFi

ACCESS
By Road: The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO45 6DY. From the east, via M3, take the M27 – leaving at Junction 2. Follow the A326 south where, after a series of roundabouts, you will arrive at the turn-off for Hythe, approximately 5 miles from the M27. From the west, via A31, take the M27 – leaving at Junction 2 and continue as above.

By Rail: From the main line station at Southampton Central a short journey by taxi or bus will take you to Town Quay, where a 15-minute ferry crossing across Southampton Water brings you to Hythe. The marina can be seen clearly from the ferry, and is just a short walk away.

By Sea: Proceed up Southampton Water keeping clear of all commercial shipping. Nearing Hythe Knock red buoy, at the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, Hythe Marina Village is conspicuous to port just beyond Hythe Pier. It is essential to call on VHF Ch80 or by mobile for clearance to lock-in and for a vacant berth. Enter via a short channel aligned 220° and marked by beacons.

“Drawing inspiration from the famed Port Grimaud, its layout and architecture create a unique, Mediterranean-like atmosphere right in the heart of England’s South Coast”

OUT AND ABOUT
Lymington: A popular destination for sailors, Lymington is a beautiful Georgian market town surrounded by outstanding natural beauty.
Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall: A quiet backwater with a busy medieval past, now bursting with wildlife and a town hall with no town.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Home of three historic British warships: the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.
Beaulieu: Enjoy a riverside picnic, explore the charming high street or visit the world-famous motor museum.
Lepe Country Park: Over a mile of beach and cliffs with stunning views as well as historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and a children’s play area.

PLACES TO EAT
Boathouse Hotel & Restaurant, Hythe Marina Village: A brand-new bar, restaurant and boutique hotel. Serves a delicious range of brasserie style dishes made using local and seasonal produce as well as chic rooms overlooking the marina and Southampton Water.
The Indian Kitchen, Hythe Marina Village: Brand new to the marina, experience aromatic spices and luxurious curries made with traditional ingredients, bound to take your taste buds on a flavoursome journey.
Amalfi Restaurant, Hythe, Southampton: Located in the heart of Hythe, Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria brings a passion to cooking that you do not find in many restaurants.
Thai Corner Restaurant, Hythe, Southampton: Fresh ingredients from suppliers all located in the Hythe and Waterside area, plus specialist Thai ingredients imported straight from Thailand for authentic cuisine at its finest.

MARINA BUSINESSES
Integrel Solutions: Triskel Marine (trading as Integrel Solutions) has spent the last 20 years researching and developing fuel-efficient power generation and storage technologies for the marine world. From this, the Integrel system was born.
PM Diving Services: PM Diving Services is owned and run by a highly skilled team of ex British-military divers. The team has decades of experience in military diving, underwater engineering, subsea engineering, surveys inspection and much more.
Victory Lap Fitness: They specialise in training you as an individual and focusing on your goals. Helping you move well and feel great by offering personalised exercise, nutrition and lifestyle coaching.
Anavec Healthcare Solution: Anavec Healthcare provides domiciliary care and staffing agency to health and social care settings across the UK.
Argo Engineering Solutions: A small engineering consultancy specialising in lightweight structures in composites, aluminium and high strength steels.
BH Boat Sales: As well as brokerage, they sell new Selva boats and outboard engines and also Fjord Star Ribs, Latrex boats and Wolf Star inflatables.
Colin Bridle Marine Services: Fully YDSA accredited and insured, coding for commercial vessels.
Freedom Boat Club: Members enjoy unlimited access to the home fleet. They take care of everything – maintenance, cleaning, repairs and storage.
Graypen: Delivering progressive but traditional tanker port agency services for over 50 years.
Hair by Emma Franzese: With a picturesque waterfront location, this salon offers a serene escape for you to relax and rejuvenate.
IHD Architectural Services: A family run business, IHD Architectural Services offers a personal, friendly, professional and fully comprehensive design, planning and building regulation service for extensions, conversions, re-modelling and new homes.

Hythe Marina Village
Shamrock Way
Hythe
Southampton SO45 6DY
www.mdlmarinas.co.uk
023 8020 7073

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