Skip the primary navigation if you do not want to read it as the next section.
Skip the main content if you do not want to read it as the next section.
IWA Branch
Navigation Authority from Chester Weir to
Farndon Wharf
Business Development Unit
Community Services
Chester City Council
The Forum
Chester
CH1 2HS
Direct Tel: 01244 402268/402466
Annual Licence 2005 (1
January 31 December): £68.00
Weekly Licence: £33.00
Daily Licence: £17.00
The Environment Agency has harbour authority responsibilities downstream
Downstream from Chester, the river is industrial and should only be navigated by sea-worthy craft with crews well-versed in tidal waters. Upstream from Chester is the section administered by Chester City Council. There is a connection to the Shropshire Union Canal at Crane Wharf, Chester. There are no locks along the 33 mile (53.1km) stretch and the river will accommodate all normal canal craft. The weir at Chester can only be passed at certain states of the tide and local expert advice is required.
Boaters’ Services
Visitor Attractions
Chester Zoo
Upton-by-Chester,
CHESTER, CH2 1LH
Tel: 01244 380280
Fax: 01244 371273
Historical Information
The estuary of this river is a very old navigation. The river was probably used by the Romans for transport and by the twelfth century Chester was the second most important port in the country. The original Acts covering the navigation of the river were passed in 1734, 1744 and 1791.
Further Information
For books, maps, guides, DVDs, videos and gifts on this waterway, click here...
Websites
Local government links
