The venue, London’s St Katharine Docks recently changed hands, adding further interest to the London Luxury Afloat Show. The new owner is City Developments Ltd, which has bought the 23-acre freehold site for £375 million to add to its existing £1 billion London property portfolio.
As well as the 185-berth full-service marina with its lock-gate access to the Thames just downstream of Tower Bridge, the site co*prises four historic listed buildings and a wide range of residences, offices, shops, pubs and restaurants. The deal is not thought to impact existing berth holders.
Since 2011, the site has benefitted from £70 million of refurbishment work, including enhancements to its buildings, the marina and associated infrastructure.