Rivers
Berths available
National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings
Shalford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
Inland moorings for boats over 12m in the South East
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
9 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,474 a year for a 12m boat (£4,429–£4,725 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on rivers.
- 2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings and Upper Large Moorings.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £4,429 a year (Allington Marina) to £4,725 a year (Harleyford Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,474 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings.
- Of the 9, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: National Trust (4).
Rivers
Berths available
Upper Large Moorings
Tilehurst, Berkshire · River Thames
Prices not published
Rivers
Allington Marina
Maidstone, Kent · River Medway
£3,691 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Harleyford Marina
Marlow, Buckinghamshire · River Thames
£3,938 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
National Trust Addlestone Moorings
Addlestone, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
Rivers
National Trust Godalming Wharf Moorings
Godalming, Surrey · Godalming Navigation
Prices not published
Rivers
National Trust Papercourt Lock Moorings
Ripley, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings | Shalford, River Wey Navigation | – | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Upper Large Moorings | Tilehurst, River Thames | – | 21.3m (70ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Allington Marina | Maidstone, River Medway | £4,429 | 19.5m (64ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Harleyford Marina | Marlow, River Thames | £4,725 | 13m (43ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £4,474 | 21.3m (70ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| National Trust Addlestone Moorings | Addlestone, River Wey Navigation | – | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| National Trust Godalming Wharf Moorings | Godalming, Godalming Navigation | – | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| National Trust Papercourt Lock Moorings | Ripley, River Wey Navigation | – | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | Newbury, Kennet Navigation | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost in the South East?
Across the 3 inland moorings for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £4,429 a year at Allington Marina to £4,725 a year at Harleyford Marina. The middle figure is £4,474 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings for boats over 12m in the South East?
For a 12m boat, Allington Marina is cheapest at £4,429 a year in Maidstone.
Which inland moorings for boats over 12m in the South East have space now?
2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings and Upper Large Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) in the South East?
All 9 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), Upper Large Moorings (21.3m (70ft)), Allington Marina (19.5m (64ft)), Harleyford Marina (13m (43ft)), Pyrford Marina (21.3m (70ft)), National Trust Addlestone Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), National Trust Godalming Wharf Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), National Trust Papercourt Lock Moorings (21.9m (72ft)) and 1 more. Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings for boats over 12m in the South East?
1 of the 9 say you can: Upper Large Moorings (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 Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 5 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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Inland moorings for boats over 12m in other areas
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