Boothstown Marina sits on the Bridgewater Canal in Boothstown, Manchester, occupying a basin with origins as a commercial coal-loading dock that served nearby collieries.

After commercial traffic on the canal ended in 1974, the basin fell derelict and became a graveyard for sunken boats until it was dredged and redeveloped in the early 1990s into a modern leisure marina.

Today the marina offers over 150 berths, accommodating both permanent and short-stay moorings, and serves as a practical access point for boaters exploring the Bridgewater Canal.

Bridgewater Cruises operates on site, and a pub called The Moorings provides a convenient stop for passing boaters. The marina is situated close to the M60 motorway, making it readily accessible by road.