Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Braunston
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
9 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,305 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,170 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina and Weltonfield Marinas.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,170 a year (Braunston Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,305 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunchurch Pools Marina.
- Of the 9, 9 have electric hook-up, 9 a pump-out, 9 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3).
- Closest to Braunston: Braunston Marina, 0.5km south-west of the centre. All 9 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Dunchurch Pools Marina
Dunchurch, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
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Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
Napton on the Hill, Southam, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal and Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
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Calcutt Marina
Southam, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Napton Marina
Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire · South Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Marina | 0.5km south-west | £3,170 | Yes | Berths available |
| Weltonfield Marinas | 5.8km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Barby Moorings | 5.4km north | £1,440 | Yes | Not reported |
| Dunchurch Pools Marina | 4.4km north-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Ventnor Waterside & Marina | 7.9km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina | 8.3km south-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | 8.5km north-east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Calcutt Marina | 8.7km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Napton Marina | 8.7km west | – | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Braunston?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,170 a year at Braunston Marina. The middle figure is £2,305 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Braunston?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Braunston have space now?
2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina and Weltonfield Marinas. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Braunston?
Braunston Marina, 0.5km south-west of the centre of Braunston, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Braunston?
2 of the 9 say you can: Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 9 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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