Hythe and Southampton Ferry Company Limited

Offer Deadline:

Tuesday 19 May 2026, 12:00pm BST



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Hilco is delighted to offer for sale the business and assets on behalf of the Liquidators. The Company operated a single owned vessel on the historic ferry route between Hythe and Town Quay, Southampton. 

Business Highlights

  • The ferry route between Hythe and Southampton has served as an essential transport link between Southampton and the New Forest for nearly 450 years.  
  • The Company operated a single owned vessel, built in 1992, with a capacity of 152 passengers.
  • Company owned pontoon and walkway at Hythe, connecting to Hythe Pier.
  • Crown Estate lease relating to use of coastline and Piles.

Available Assets

Plant and Machinery – The owned plant and machinery assets of the company, including the freely owned Ferry.

Leasehold Premises – The Hythe Pier and associated buildings and mooring at Southampton Town Quay (by separate negotiation).

Owned Premises – The pontoon and walkway at Hythe Pier.

Intellectual Property- The established and historic brand name, the website, domain name, social media.

Goodwill – The valuable goodwill attaching to the business.

Sale Process and Further Information

On receipt of a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) access will be provided to a virtual data room housing additional information. To access the NDA please click the link, sign and return via email to [email protected] 

Key Terms and Conditions

No warranties, express or implied, are provided in relation to any information or statements made in connection to this opportunity. The information contained herein, and within the project dataroom, has not been verified by Hilco and prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all such information and any statements made. Hilco’s full Terms and Conditions apply.  Hilco acts as agent for the Vendor who offers for sale only such right, title and interest the Company possesses in the assets. 

Contacts

Alfie Turner

Appraiser

Southampton Office

+44 (0) 7720 160373

[email protected]

Tim Salter MRICS FAAV

Director

Southampton Office

+44 (0) 7513 830397

[email protected]