Although it may be cold outside, there's nothing that beats an Autumn walk. Breathing in the fresh air, hearing the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot and soaking up the stunning views of our surrounding landscapes! 🌿 📸| instagram.com/lynnaywmcsept20 #MerciaMarina #Lodges #Autumn

Afternoon Tea on a narrowboat at Mercia Marina? 🍰 Yes please! Boat Street Floating Cafe is a fantastic place to stop by for hot and cold drinks with fresh food and snacks! 📸 | instagram.com/grettonjen #MerciaMarina #Lodges #Staycation #Derby #Derbyshire #AfternoonTea

Dog walks are made even more enjoyable amongst the relaxing settings and beautiful views of Mercia Marina! 📸| instagram.com/[amy.cycling.a…](amy.cycling.adventures) #MerciaMarina #Lodges #Staycation #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #Relaxation #ShortBreaks #Autumn #Retreat #ShopLocal

Have you been to see the Christmas lights at Mercia 🎄💫✨ #MerciaMarina #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Derbyshire #Lodges #Staycation #Nature #Christmas

Get ready for some late-night festive cheer 🍷 🎄 at Mercia Marina. On 23 - 24 Nov participating shops at Mercia are staying open late. Enjoy free drinks and nibbles while searching for great gift ideas. #MerciaMarina #Derby #Derbyshire #Retreat #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature

Thanks to the many people that visited Mercia between 5 & 8pm for a spot of late-night shopping. Lots of festive cheer & visitors enjoying special offers & even free drinks 🍷🎄 Visit the shops tonight for more of the same 🛍️ #Derbyshire #Countryside #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature

🎅 Saturday is the first weekend Santa is visiting Mercia Marina . Visit us on 3rd or 4th of December (free entry and free parking!) for your chance to speak to Santa! No booking is necessary, just turn up & join the queue to meet with Santa, and maybe get a free present ✨🎁🎄

November Photo Competition Winners 🏆📷🏆 Here are your winners: Vicki Chadwick, Malcolm Sargent, & Alison Gates You all win a bottle of Prosecco or chocolates 🍾🍾🍫 Thanks to everyone for sending in all your photos! 😎 #MerciaMarina #Derbyshire #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

Always a delight to watch the Mercia swans 🦢. Amazing detailed photo captured by Ian Carroll. #MerciaMarina #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Derbyshire #Lodges #Walks #Staycation #Nature #Christmas

🎅 Saturday and Sunday is Santa time at Mercia Marina. No booking is necessary, just turn up & join the queue to meet with Santa, and maybe get a free present ✨🎁 What's on your list this year? ✍️

Nothing better than fresh crisp day with views over water. Perfect views for a winter walk 🌲✨🦢 Photo by Ian Carroll #MerciaMarina #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Derbyshire #Lodges #Staycation #Nature #Christmas

Mercia is ideal for a winter walk taking in the Christmas lights ✨🌲 We love this picture by James Butler 🐕 @the.art.of.being.enzo #MerciaMarina #Derbyshire #Countryside #Relaxation #ShortBreaks #Winter #Retreat #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

A magical outlook over the marina waters with sprinkling of Christmas magic ✨🌲✨. Great image by Susan Fairgrieve. #MerciaMarina #Lodges #Staycation #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #Relaxation #ShortBreaks #Winter #Retreat #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

🎄🎅We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year 🎅🎄

Walks and wellbeing are high on New Year's resolutions lists📜. There are great places to explore at the marina and terrific views to enjoy. All best topped off with coffee and cake of course @thebeetroottree ☕🧁 #MerciaMarina #Cafes #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #ShopLocal

Its amazing what the weather delivers sometimes. Sometimes rain and cold, with snow usually only appearing in the news. Every now and then you catch something special 🌈 @estellebrunsdon #MerciaMarina #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

A beautiful night view of boats moored up. It always looks so peaceful & magical at night. A wonderful treat on route to a lodge holiday taken by @Rob Blackburn #MerciaMarina #Lodges #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

Amazing all the different kinds of birds you see when embarking on a winter walk ❄️🚶‍♀️ Big, small, and even a sculpture! 🐦 Thanks go to Ian Carroll & Sue Cowlishaw for these pics 📸 #MerciaMarina #Derby #Derbyshire #Countryside #ShopLocal #Outdoors #Nature #Photography #Lodges

*Announcement from The Boardwalk Bar & Dining at Mercia Marina* We are now open 7 days a week! We have also launched our new spring menu, we advise booking to secure your table. We hope to see you soon.

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