Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Brentford
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
10 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites: 9 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Keeping a waiting list: Hammertons Ferry Moorings.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £8,183 a year (Brentford Island) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 2 is £8,581 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 10, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (7).
- Closest to Brentford: Brentford Island, 0.8km east of the centre. All 10 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Waiting list
Hammertons Ferry Moorings
Twickenham, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Three Bridges L1 Leisure
Ealing, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Norwood Top Lock
Southall, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bulls Bridge Moorings
Hayes, west London, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Canals
West London Motor Cruising Club
Wembley, Greater London · Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Island | 0.8km east | £8,183 | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.1km north-west | £8,979 | Berths available |
| Hammertons Ferry Moorings | 4.1km south | – | Waiting list |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 3km north-west | – | Full |
| Norwood Top Lock | 3.4km north-west | – | Full |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 5.8km west | – | Full |
| Bulls Bridge Moorings | 6km west | – | Full |
| Atlip Road L1 | 6.1km north | – | Full |
| Willowtree Marina | 5.7km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| West London Motor Cruising Club | 6.2km north | – | 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 Brentford?
Across the 2 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £8,183 a year at Brentford Island to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,581 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Brentford?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which inland moorings near Brentford have space now?
2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Brentford?
Brentford Island, 0.8km east of the centre of Brentford, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Brentford?
4 of the 10 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and Willowtree 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 and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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