About the marina
A hidden cove on the Grand Union Canal
On the Grand Union Canal, with excellent links to London, Apsley Marina is in a prime location. Enjoy the atmosphere of this modern marina, bordered by bars and restaurants and retaining a community spirit. In spring and summer, plants and flowers bring a feeling of sunshine to the marina, and in the colder months, peace prevails. On the water, cruise through town and country to Cowroast Marina and Packet Boat Marina, both also on the Grand Union Canal. Apsley is a lively marina, a great place to call home or to enjoy on weekends and holidays
The gated marina offers residents an excellent array of facilities and services, including 24 hour CCTV, electricity and water provided to each berth, wi-fi, toilets, showers, laundry, a bike store, pump-out and outside communal space. There’s also a friendly team on hand to help whenever you need them.
The moorings
The moorings at Apsley Marina are suited to a range of lifestyles, from full-time residential use to flexible, part-year living, offering a reliable and comfortable base on the Grand Union Canal. The arrangement of berths supports ease of access and day-to-day practicality, making living aboard feel straightforward and well-supported.
Over time, residents benefit from a marina that functions smoothly and predictably, allowing life on the water to settle into a natural routine. It’s a place designed to be lived in rather than visited, where continuity, familiarity and shared respect for the space define the experience.
The local area
Transport
Walking / Cycling
Apsley town centre is an 8 minute walk/5 minute bike ride away.
Rail
Apsley Train station is 0.2 miles away and Hemel Hempstead Train Station is 2.1miles away, for access to London in less than 40 minutes
Road
With easy access to the A41, M1 and M25 motorway
London: 28 Miles
Air
London Luton: 12.6 miles
London Heathrow: 22.2 miles
Shopping
Apsley has a good range of local shops and cafes including a retail park. In the nearby town of Hemel Hempstead, you can find the Riverside Shopping centre and in nearby Kings Langley, there are antique shops and boutique cafes.
For everyday shopping, the larger supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, ALDI and TESCO are only 6 minutes drive away.
Entertainment
On your doorstep, you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of Darcy’s bar and restaurant and The Paper Mill. For a cultural experience, you can also visit the working mill of Frogmore Paper Mill and take a tour of the historic Roman villa and walled garden at Gadebridge Park. The pretty high street of Hemel Hempstead is dotted with Tudor buildings where you can browse galleries or go shopping for antiques. The Grand Union towpath offers gorgeous views for a walk to explore the rolling hills and beech woods of the Chilterns or you can take a cycle ride towards the nature reserve in Cassiobury Park.
Cruising
The Grand Union Canal allows you to cruise through the Chiltern Hills on your way to Cowroast, or take a visit through Packet Boat and explore Uxbridge.
