Situated on Southampton's River Itchen, north of Shamrock Quay, Saxon Wharf is a marine service centre offering outstanding facilities for superyachts and other large craft. It boasts a 200 ton boat hoist - the largest in the UK - and heavy-duty, fully serviced pontoons accommodating boats up to 80 metres.

Also now open is our brand new Dry Stack facility (the largest in Europe), which offers secure dry berthing and on-demand launching and lifting for boats up to 13 metres.

Besides ample space for storage ashore, there is a wide range of marine trade tenants on site offering a variety of professional services. Located near the centre of Southampton, with easy access to the motorway network, Saxon Wharf is the ideal location for big boats in need of secure, quick turnaround lift-outs, repair work or full scale refits.

As for the cruising opportunities, they are almost endless. Southampton Water itself offers safe, sheltered sailing while the Hamble and Itchen Rivers are perfect for leisurely exploration. Keen racers have the legendary waters of the Solent on the doorstep, and around the Isle of Wight there are numerous bays and harbours. West of Southampton Water lie picturesque Bucklers Hard and the lively port of Lymington. For confident sailors, the Channel Islands make a perfect weekend away.

Facilities & Services

• Max LOA: 80m
• Europe’s Largest Dry Stack Facility
• 200 ton boat hoist
• Storage ashore
• Heavy-duty pontoons
• Fully serviced pontoons including 3 phase electricity
• Extensive marine trades and services
• Fresh water
• CCTV coverage
• Staffing 365 days a year
• Showers and toilets
• Car parking
• MDL WiFi
• Fuel (petrol, diesel) available at nearby Hythe Marina Village (locked basin) and Port Hamble Marina

How to Get to Saxon Wharf

By Road
The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO14 5QF.

M27 Eastbound – exit Junction 3 onto the M271. Follow signs to the ‘Waterfront’. When you reach the traffic lights at Ocean Village, carry straight on and follow the road around until you come to a mini-roundabout. Turn right and about 0.5 miles up that road you will pass Southampton Football Club. Bear right at the roundabout and after a further 0.5 miles by the Cooper’s Arms you will see a signpost for Shamrock Quay. Turn right, go past Shamrock Quay and once you turn left around the corner you will find Saxon Wharf straight ahead of you.

M3 Southbound – exit Junction 14 onto the A33. Follow the signs to the ‘Docks’ and ‘Old Waterfront’ and then as above.
M27 Westbound – exit Junction 7 onto the A334. Follow the signs to Southampton city centre. Turn left into Prince’s Street at the traffic lights after the bridge over the River Itchen. Continue along this road for about 0.5 miles and opposite The Joshua Tree pub (was the Cooper’s Arms) you will see a signpost for Shamrock Quay. Turn left, go past Shamrock Quay and once you turn left around the corner you will find Saxon Wharf straight ahead of you.

By Rail
Arriving at Southampton Central Station, Saxon Wharf is a short taxi ride away.

By Boat
Proceed up Southampton Water keeping clear of all commercial shipping and beware of frequent cross Solent Hi Speed and Ro-Ro ferries. At Weston Shelf green buoy, near the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, keep to starboard up the Itchen and observe the 6 knot speed limit. Go past the Itchen Bridge and Shamrock Quay;follow the left bend past No 9 green beacon. Saxon Wharf is to port, opposite Kemps Marina. It is essential to call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile for a vacant berth. With prior arrangement, large vessels can phone for a ‘follow me’ boat service.

Contact Saxon Wharf

Saxon Wharf,
Lower York Street,
Northam,
SOUTHAMPTON,
Hampshire,
SO14 5QF

Tel: (023) 80339490
Fax: (023) 80335215

Contact Name: Jonathan Walcroft
Position: Site Manager