Stanley Ferry Marina Boatyard (Not Pub)

Discover Stanley Ferry Marina, a picturesque canal-side haven offering tranquil walks, charming boats, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Stanley Ferry Marina Boatyard offers a picturesque and tranquil escape along the scenic canal in Stanley, Wakefield. A highly-rated destination with an impressive 4.3/5 stars from nearly 500 Google reviews, it's celebrated for its beautiful waterside setting and peaceful ambiance.

Visitors can enjoy relaxing walks along the canal, admiring the array of boats, graceful swans, and charming canal-side gardens. The marina is also home to a popular boat cafe, praised by customers for its friendly staff and fantastic homemade food, making it an ideal spot to sit and soak in the canal views. Keep an eye out for the "secret shop" too, often described as an absolute delight.

Visiting Information

Opening hours for Stanley Ferry Marina Boatyard are not publicly provided. The marina is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance. For payment convenience, the marina accepts both credit and debit cards, with no cash-only restrictions.

4.3

from 496 reviews

Google Reviews

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Showing 5 of 496 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.

Anonymous

5/5

5 months ago

Couldn't have chosen a more beautiful Summer's day for a relaxing walk down the canal. Pottered around looking at all the boats, swans and pretty little canal side gardens. The secret shop is just absolutely fantastic too 😀 What a wonderful place it was so relaxing ❤️

Anonymous

5/5

4 years ago

Really nice walk especially on a warm day. If you cross the bridge onto the side with with road it makes for a nice walk if you have a wheel chair or pram. Along the edge there is a boat that has been turned into a cafe that I would recommend nice friendly staff and lovely to just sit by the canal with a drink. Also a little shop by the canal that sells dog ice cream really good for dog walkers also.

Anonymous

5/5

4 months ago

Nice place to walk at the side of the canal, Nice boat caff that does fantastic homemade food

Anonymous

4/5

7 years ago

Nice peaceful spot for a drink and a bite to eat. Value meals on offer frequently.

Anonymous

5/5

3 months ago

Brilliant place, bought a little boat from the marina this time last year kept the moorings and its been best thing I've done the hardest part is going back to my actual home and when I do im out the door like im late to my boat! The people are amazing always felt welcome and importantly my boats safe and secure 24/7. Lovely walks for the dogs in every direction can be as peaceful as you want or go to the gorgeous canal side pub next-door for abit of food and to socialise. Everything ya need to run you're boats like gas, fuel, firewood ect is available at the office what more could you ask for.