Kemps Quay Marina

Southampton's oldest marina, Kemps Quay sits on the east bank of the River Itchen in the Bitterne Manor area, about two and a half miles upriver from the city centre. It's a family-run operation with 260 berths, a single-entry security gate, a large car park, and a vehicle loading service — all with a genuinely old-school sailing atmosphere you won't find at the slicker modern marinas. If you want character over corporate, this is your spot.