Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV 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 locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
4 sites · typical £2,384 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,327 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 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 £3,327 a year (Heyford Fields Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,384 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Barby Moorings.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Thrupp Wharf Marina
Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
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 | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barby Moorings | Barby, Oxford Canal | £1,440 | 21.9m (72ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal | £3,327 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Thrupp Wharf Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,327 a year at Heyford Fields Marina. The middle figure is £2,384 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in Northamptonshire?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in Northamptonshire have space now?
None of the 4 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 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Barby Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), Heyford Fields Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Thrupp Wharf Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Yelvertoft Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
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. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in nearby counties
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the wider area
- East Midlands 7
- England 24
- The Midlands 14
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