Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings that allow liveaboards in Greater London
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.
16 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 16 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 16 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £8,183 a year (Brentford Island) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 2 is £8,581 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 16, 15 have electric hook-up, 11 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (11).
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Abbot's Wharf L1
London, Greater London · Limehouse Cut
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Anderson's Wharf
London, Greater London · Limehouse Cut
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)
Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Fife Terrace
Islington, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Ice Wharf Marina
London, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Kensal Green L1
Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Sturts Lock L1
Islington / Hoxton, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Talavera Moorings
Hackney, Greater London · Regents Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Battlebridge Moorings
King's Cross, London, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
Limehouse Residential Moorings
London, Greater London · Limehouse Cut
Prices on request
Canals
Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Island | Brentford, Grand Union Canal | £8,183 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | Northolt, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) | £8,979 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Berths available |
| Abbot's Wharf L1 | London, Limehouse Cut | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Anderson's Wharf | London, Limehouse Cut | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Atlip Road L1 | Alperton, Grand Union Canal | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Residential) | Paddington, Grand Union Canal | – | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Fife Terrace | Islington, Regent's Canal | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Ice Wharf Marina | London, Regent's Canal | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Kensal Green L1 | Kensal Green, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Sturts Lock L1 | Islington / Hoxton, Regent's Canal | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Talavera Moorings | Hackney, Regents Canal | – | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Battlebridge Moorings | King's Cross, London, Regent's Canal | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | Northolt, Paddington Arm | – | Liveaboards allowed | Not reported |
| Limehouse Residential Moorings | London, Limehouse Cut | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
| Packet Boat Waterside & Marina | Uxbridge, Grand Union Canal | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | Hayes, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost in Greater London?
Across the 2 inland moorings that allow liveaboards here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £8,183 a year at Brentford Island to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,581 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings that allow liveaboards in Greater London?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which inland moorings that allow liveaboards in Greater London have space now?
2 of the 16 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings that allow liveaboards in Greater London?
All 16 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Abbot's Wharf L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Anderson's Wharf (residential moorings with planning consent), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Blomfield Road (Residential) (liveaboards allowed), Fife Terrace (residential moorings with planning consent), Ice Wharf Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and 8 more. Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 16 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings that allow liveaboards in the wider area
- England 92
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