Top 5 Gold Anchors score ranks Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour as one of the UK's best marinas

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour team with Harbour Master Wendy Stowe and Beaulieu Enterprises MD Russell Bowman (right) © Beaulieu River

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour has been ranked as one of the UK's best marinas by being placed in the top 5% of 5 Gold Anchors winners by The Yacht Harbour Association.

The Beaulieu River marina is the first to be assessed under a new scoring system and received an outstanding 95.06%.

The TYHA assessor said: "Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour management and team must be congratulated on their dedication to running one of the most picturesque and tranquil marinas on the south coast."

He added: "It's very obvious that behind the scenes there is a huge amount of energy, activity and investment in creating this 'look and feel', and the next phase of capital expenditure will see further improvements in the marina building and boatyard workshops.

"There are some really lovely touches such as the outdoor shower and dog wash for day visitors/contractors, the pop-up restaurant/bar and the parrot!"

The yacht harbour received almost perfect scores for providing excellent customer service, high-quality on-the-water and on-shore experience, plus environmental initiatives.

Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: "We are proud to have received such a fantastic result, which means we have now qualified to be assessed for the 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation. This is a very high score and there are currently no platinum marinas in the UK."

She added: "It's a fitting reward for the hard work my team puts into welcoming all of our berth and mooring holders, and delivering the best possible service so they enjoy their time sailing on the Beaulieu River."

After completing a £2.5m investment to reconfigure and extend the award-winning marina, Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd will soon announce details of plans for more upgrades on land.

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour was voted the best place for sailors to call home when it won the prestigious Marina of the Year title in British Yachting's awards in 2022 - and a packed events calendar, The Boatyard Bar and pop-up restaurants bring together new and old friends in the Beaulieu River community.

A limited number of 18m fully-serviced walk-ashore pontoon berths are currently available, while the marina also welcomes more than 10,000 visitors each year to make the most of the yacht harbour's picturesque setting and luxury facilities.

The Beaulieu River is the gem of the Solent at the gateway to the New Forest National Park. The custodianship of the Montagu family for over four centuries has continued to keep it special and the river and its banks provide habitats for more than 200 birdlife species.

The 18th century shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard is also on its doorstep, offering a restaurant, pub, tea shop and maritime museum.

To find out more or check the latest availability for berths and moorings, visit the website at www.beaulieuriver.co.uk, email or call 01590 616200. Follow the latest news on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @beaulieuriver.