BURNHAM FERRY
For "on demand" pick up phone us on:
07704 06 04 82
ABOUT
Burnham Ferry is the sole authorised ferry between Essex Marina, Wallasea Island and Town Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch. The Ferry runs 6 days a week from 1st April or Easter (Good Friday) (whichever is the earlier) to the end of September. We are closed on Mondays, except for Bank Holidays.
The ferry allows for foot passengers and cyclists alike to cross the River Crouch to visit the many restaurants, bars, gift shops and cafes Burnham has to offer as well as lovely riverside walks and miles of cycling across the marshes. Birdwatchers, nature lovers, walkers and cyclists will be drawn to Wallasea Island where the RSPB is developing the Wallasea Wetland Project, the largest nature reserve of its type in Europe.
The road trip from Burnham to Wallasea Island by car takes approximately an hour; the ferry crosses the river in around ten minutes.
The boat, a Searover 18 and equipment, is fully MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) approved and is used by many other ferry and commercial operators.
Opening Times
We are open from 1st April or Easter (Good Friday) (whichever is the earlier) to the end of September
Ferry crossings by their nature can be
cold and wet
Please dress appropriately
MONDAY
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NO SERVICE (9am-5pm on Bank Holidays)
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TUESDAY
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9am to 5pm
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WEDNESDAY
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9am to 5pm
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THURSDAY
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9am to 5pm
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FRIDAY
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9am to 5pm
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SATURDAY
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9am to 5pm
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SUNDAY
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9am to 4:30pm
Last crossing from Wallasea no later than 30 minutes before closing time.
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Last crossing from Burnham no later than 15 minutes before closing time.
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Ferry services may be available outside the above timetabled dates subject to weather conditions and skipper availability.
Phone 07704 06 04 82
Latest Updates
Check here for any updates/changes in the future.
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Thank you for your custom this year, we are now closed for the winter. We will be re-opening 1st April 2025.
Fares
Each Way
Adults
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£5
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Children Under 12
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£2.50
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Babies in arms/ Buggies
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Free
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Bicycles/Dogs
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£2.00
Please enquire for any private charter requests, including the scattering of ashes.
Terms and Conditions of Carriage
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The ferry can carry a maximum 12 foot passengers at any one time
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Burnham Ferry reserve the right to refuse carriage to anyone suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Dogs are carried at the discretion of Burnham Ferry Skipper provided they are kept on a lead and under control.
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Burnham Ferry reserves the right to limit the number of dogs, bicycles, pushchairs and prams on any particular crossing.
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Passengers must remain seated whilst the ferry is moving and all hands must be inboard.
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No smoking is permitted on the ferry.
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The ferry service may need to be suspended in adverse weather conditions or at times of exceptional tides. In these circumstances, Burnham Ferry is not responsible for providing alternative transport.
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Payment will be by Cash only, Burnham Ferry is unable to process Credit & Debit cards on the Ferry
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