Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Tollesbury Marina
Tollesbury, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Braintree
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,298 a year for a 10m boat (£1,560–£3,360 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tollesbury Marina.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,560 a year (Lockside Marina) to £3,360 a year (Tollesbury Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,298 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 17.4m (57ft) at Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
- Of the 4, 1 has electric hook-up, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Essex Waterways (2).
- Closest to Braintree: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, 17km south of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£3,120 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lockside Marina
Chelmsford, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation
£2,710 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Blackwater Marina
Maylandsea, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,600 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollesbury Marina | 24.1km south-east | £3,360 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation | 17km south | £1,796 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Lockside Marina | 17.1km south | £1,560 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Blackwater Marina | 25.1km south-east | £2,800 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, drying berths, hard standing | 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 10m boat cost near Braintree?
Across the 4 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,560 a year at Lockside Marina to £3,360 a year at Tollesbury Marina. The middle figure is £2,298 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Braintree?
For a 10m boat, Lockside Marina is cheapest at £1,560 a year in Chelmsford.
Which pontoon berths near Braintree have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tollesbury Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Braintree?
Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, 17km south of the centre of Braintree, on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Braintree?
1 of the 4 say you can: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (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 the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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