WHITE MILLS MARINA has gained 3rd place in the national inland marina awards.
Situated on the Nene in Earls Barton the third place was announced at the Southampton Boat Show, and voted for by members of the public.The 144 berths White Mills was pipped at the post in the prestigious awards, sponsored by Haven KnoxJohnston, by 400 berth Shepperton Marina who took first place and 227 berth Overwater Marina taking second place.
In the photograph are marina manager Georgina Wickham (centre with) Debbie Skinner (left) and team member Petra Burdett right)
Not the first time
It is not the first time the family run marina has been on the podium for The Yacht Harbour Association’s Inland Marina of the Year, White Mills secured top slot in the national awards in 2020 and again in 2021.
Commenting on this year’s outcome, Marina Manager George Wickham enthused:
“We are absolutely chuffed to have come third in these awards. Being medium sized and up against some very big marinas is a challenge in itself, so to be recognised in this way is truly a testament to all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure that all our boaters and visitors have the very best of experiences. Of course, it is also a fantastic opportunity for us to wave the flag for our stunningly beautiful River.
”Throughout the summer work has been underway at the marina to create a new shower block and lounge for the exclusive use of boaters and campers, it is due to be completed at the end of the month.
“Our existing showers and toilets have been very well used since we opened nine years ago, but with the ongoing success of our hugely popular boathouse café, we realised there was a need to provide something for our boaters and campers that was available exclusively to them."
The marina people are thoroughly looking forward to these being fully operational and to see our boaters enjoying this new facility which has been designed to have wonderful views overlooking the marina.