Haven Bridge
Bascule bridge · Norfolk Broads · United Kingdom
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Haven Bridge is a bascule bridge (Norfolk Broads, United Kingdom). When closed, the clearance is 2.9 m. Through the year: April to September: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 07:30, 09:30 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 06:00 to 20:00; October to March: Mon to Fri 09:30 to 15:00, Sat and Sun 08:00 to 16:00. Today: 08:00 to 16:00. Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 2.9 m
VHF 12 · Tel. +44 1493 335522
Location: 52° 36,40' N 001° 43,37' E
Opening times
Through the year: April to September: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 07:30, 09:30 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 06:00 to 20:00; October to March: Mon to Fri 09:30 to 15:00, Sat and Sun 08:00 to 16:00
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 08:00 to 16:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 09:30 to 15:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 09:30 to 15:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 09:30 to 15:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 09:30 to 15:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 09:30 to 15:00 |
| Sat 31/10 | 08:00 to 16:00 |
All times in local time (Europe/London).
Give 24 h prior notice.
Times: Peel Ports Great Yarmouth: Bridge Information and Booking Bridge Lifts (Juli 2024), as of 2026-10-01
Notes
- Haven Bridge (Great Yarmouth): 2.90 m at normal high water, 4.3 m above chart datum; lifts in daylight after booking at least 24 hours ahead (working days 09:00 to 15:00 by e-mail to [email protected]), not 07:30 to 09:30 and 15:00 to 18:30 on working days; daylight assumed here as 06:00 to 20:00 in summer and 08:00 to 16:00 in winter. Strong current: pass at slack water. No lifts from 12 to 17 Oct 2026 (Notice to Mariners 35/2026).
Harbours nearby
- Great Yarmouth Yacht Station 1.5 km N
- Burgh Castle Marina 6 km SW
- St Olaves Marina 10.6 km SW
- Reedham Marina 11.4 km SW
- Somerleyton Marina 11.8 km SW
- Acle Bridge 13 km NW
- Hafen (Burgh St Peter) 14.3 km S
- Lowestoft Cruising Club 14.6 km S
Frequently asked questions
Haven Bridge: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: April to September: Mon to Fri 06:00 to 07:30, 09:30 to 15:00 and 18:30 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 06:00 to 20:00; October to March: Mon to Fri 09:30 to 15:00, Sat and Sun 08:00 to 16:00. Today: 08:00 to 16:00.
Haven Bridge: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 2.9 m.
Haven Bridge: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/712042091, OpenStreetMap way/712042092, OpenStreetMap way/1283252762, Peel Ports Great Yarmouth: Bridge Information and Booking Bridge Lifts (Juli 2024), Peel Ports Great Yarmouth: Notice to Mariners 35/2026 (Haven Bridge ohne Öffnung 12. bis 17.10.2026)