
Black Prince Ely
Bridge Boatyard, Bridge Road
Ely, Cambs. CB7 4DY
Base contact
Chris Wenn & Phillip Wenn
Tlf: +44 1527 575115
Check-in
The time for handover varies depending on which day you are picking up the boat and whether you are sailing for an entire week or less.
Normally however the pick-up time for the boat is at 14:30, but it can be ready earlier.
Late arrival
It is possible to arrive later if you have made an agreement with the base personnel.
Check-out
The delivery time is at 09:30.
Transportation by train
Ely station from London
Find train times here
Ely station from Stansted
Find train times here
Book a taxi
A10 Taxis tel .: 01353 661 010
Fencabs tel .: 01353 669966
Alan's Taxis Tel .: 01353 665050
Airport
Stanstead
Heathrow
Gatwick
Find a taxi at the airport
Stansted
Heathrow
Gatwick
Transportation by car
From the South: M11 Exit at junction 14 then merge ontoA14. Exit at Junction 33 take first exit at roundabout marked A10. Followsigns to Ely for 12 miles. On outskirts of Ely take 3rd exit at roundabout marked Ely Rail Station. Follow sighns to Ely Rail Station (onA142 to Newmarket). Bridge Boatyard is situated on the sliproad for level crossing for high sided vehicles adjacent to Ely Rail Station.
From the North: M6 at Corley Service Area branch left and take A14 signposted Felixstowe. Exit at Junction 33 and follow directions as above.
Groceries
There is a Sainsbury's, a Waitrose and a Tesco supermarket close to the base.
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