Xeinadin Corporate Finance has successfully advised Farndon Harbour Moorings Ltd (“Farndon Marina”) on its sale to Tingdene Group on 20 June 2025. The acquisition marks an important milestone for Tingdene Marinas as it expands its footprint to 11 marinas across the UK and establishes a presence on the River Trent for the first time.
This expansion also strengthens Tingdene’s presence in a strategically important boating region, enhancing its comprehensive offering of marina berths, boat sales, and customer services.
Strategically located with navigable access through Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, Farndon Marina further strengthens Tingdene Marinas’ waterways network and underscores its commitment to providing high-quality facilities and services to the UK’s boating community.
Previously managed by the Ainsworth family for over 59 years the site offers a wide range of on-site amenities, including modern washroom facilities, secure parking, fuel, pump out, chandlery, boat servicing and repair, a slipway, and an on-site restaurant.
Paul Ainsworth, owner and son of the founder who has managed the business for the past 16 years commented:
“Not having sold a business before and having been with Xeinadin over 30 years, the Xeinadin team took my hand, led by Paul Whitney assisted by David Quinney and supported by Janet Charlton every step of the way, giving me the support and advice that I needed in a simple to understand format reducing what had been a very stressful period. They have negotiated for and on my behalf to get me the best settlement and help bring the whole process to a happy conclusion. I would not give it a second thought in recommending such a professional and hardworking team as Xeinadin Corporate Finance to give you peace of mind that they are there to help and support you every step of the way.”
Paul Whitney, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance at Xeinadin, added:
“We are delighted that Paul entrusted Xeinadin Corporate Finance to oversee the sale of his family’s business and wish him a long and happy retirement.”
Paul Ainsworth was supported by Sam Sharpe of Browne Jacobson leading vendor legal due diligence and Xeinadin’s Corporate Finance team Paul Whitney assisted by David Quinney and supported by Janet Charlton, with the sale and marketing process being overseen by Jon Patrick of Christie & Co.
Tingdene Group’s acquisition was supported by Shoosmiths LLP, who led legal due diligence, and Mercer & Hole, who conducted tax diligence.
