Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Northamptonshire
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all. Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
5 sites · typical £3,327 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£1,440–£4,441 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 4 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £4,441 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,327 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22.9m (75ft) at Woodford Riverside Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up and 4 diesel.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Woodford Riverside Marina
Woodford, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
Canals
Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barby Moorings | Barby, Oxford Canal | £1,440 | 21.9m (72ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Gayton Marina | Blisworth, Grand Union Canal | £4,441 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal | £3,327 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Woodford Riverside Marina | Woodford, River Nene | On request | 22.9m (75ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Yelvertoft Marina | Yelvertoft, Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in Northamptonshire?
Across the 3 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £4,441 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £3,327 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Northamptonshire?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Northamptonshire have space now?
None of the 5 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in Northamptonshire?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Barby Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), Gayton Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Heyford Fields Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Woodford Riverside Marina (22.9m (75ft)) and Yelvertoft Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Northamptonshire?
2 of the 5 say you can: Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Woodford Riverside Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in nearby counties
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in the wider area
- East Midlands 10
- England 37
- The Midlands 21
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