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Bristol docks ( a.k.a Bristol floating harbour) are a good place to try out a boat. There are two slipways- one near the Harbourmasters office, and the other at Bristol marina, near the S.S Great Britain.
Harbour masters slip is not so steep, but has less space to set up, and involves a right angle manoeuvre once launched.
Marina has plenty of set up space. Both have parking. Have a look on Bristol city council website for docks map and details. You need a navigation permit from h/masters office.
Prices are reasonable( I haven’t launched there this season, so prices will no doubt have gone up.)
Good, open water, usually fairly quiet, and access to River Avon up to Hanham lock. A few eateries close to the water( Brunel buttery, near S.S Great Britain, good for bacon butties/ chips etc, and you can moor for short stop on pontoon by it. ) Water is fairly deep throughout ( 5to 6 metres), but is non tidal.
Just be careful, as docks are within the new congestion zone, so older vehicles are subject to environmental charge.
Docks are subject to 5mph speed limit.
Toilet facilities in harbour masters yard, M shed, and Brunel buttery.( for customers- need to ask for key)
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