Rivers
Berths available
Upper Large Moorings
Tilehurst, Berkshire · River Thames
Prices not published
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery in the South East
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 chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £6,845 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£5,733–£7,957 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 2 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Upper Large Moorings.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £5,733 a year (Grove Lock Marina) to £7,957 a year (Pyrford Marina); the middle of 2 is £6,845 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Upper Large Moorings.
- Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Grove Lock Marina
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
£4,603 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Canals
Sovereign Wharf
Banbury, Oxfordshire · Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Large Moorings | Tilehurst, River Thames | – | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Grove Lock Marina | Leighton Buzzard, Grand Union Canal | £5,733 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £7,957 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | Newbury, Kennet Navigation | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Sovereign Wharf | Banbury, Oxford Canal | – | 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 the South East?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £5,733 a year at Grove Lock Marina to £7,957 a year at Pyrford Marina. The middle figure is £6,845 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery in the South East?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Grove Lock Marina is cheapest at £5,733 a year in Leighton Buzzard.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery in the South East have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Upper Large Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the South East?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Upper Large Moorings (21.3m (70ft)), Grove Lock Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Pyrford Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Newbury Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Sovereign Wharf (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery in the South East?
2 of the 5 say you can: Upper Large Moorings (liveaboards allowed) and Grove Lock Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a chandlery in other areas
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