Custom Shelters & Structures
Ferry Passenger Shelter Wooden Bus Shelter
Here at Littlethorpe, we are experienced in creating beautiful bespoke ferry shelters. Creating a ferry passenger shelter needs precision manufacturing to ensure it can take on the harsh weathers that come in from the coast, this also means the material it is manufactured out of needs to be strong and sturdy to take on anything from gale-force winds to torrential rain which is why here at Littlethorpe we can create and install high-quality ferry passenger shelter that can cope with every weathering situation, whether you need it made out of wood or metal, we’ve got the solution.
These shelters can be as large or small as necessary to the port size and can include seating. The seating areas are created to be as comfortable as possible for people of all ages from the elderly to young children.
Ferry Shelter Manufacturer
Due to the coastal positioning of ferry docks, it is extremely important to position the passenger shelter correctly and efficiently. Shelters are put in place to cover passengers from all weather which is why it needs to be facing away from harsh winds. At Littlethorpe we will help with this decision-making process of finding the best spot for shelter to be placed.
Tilbury Ferry Shelter
The Tilbury shelter pictured on this page is situated at Tilbury where the passenger ferry goes over the river Thames to Gravesend. The ferry docks on a floating pontoon which goes up and down with the tide (about 20 feet), the pontoon connects to the shore via a bailey bridge which could not hold the weight of the lorry delivering the shelter.
There are certain elements that need to be taken into consideration in order to position a ferry shelter. We had to make a bogie to wheel the shelter down the 200-foot long bridge. The pontoon is a listed structure so English Heritage had to approve all designs, our client was Thurrock Council. We also worked closely with “Port of Tilbury London” who own and operate the site.
If you are based overseas we can deliver, erect and work towards a situation where we train your local staff to receive and erect our product on a licence basis.
Additional Information
All Littlethorpe shelters can also be fitted “in reverse”, meaning the rear wall is facing the road. This works particularly well in areas where there may be a section of grass between the pavement and the roadside.
All Littlethorpe shelters can be fitted with many different optional extras, such as timetable displays, flag brackets, lighting, wiring for Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and much more. Please see our Optional Extras page for more information.
All Littlethorpe shelters are made from sustainably sourced FSC® certified hardwood, have an expected lifespan in excess of 50 years, and come with a five year guarantee against being kicked in or burnt down. Please see our Environment and Guarantees pages for more information.
All Littlethorpe shelters are delivered fully assembled by crane lorry. A PDF ground plan is available on request. Please see our Delivery Process page for more information.