Canals
Berths available
Monk Meadow
Hempsted, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
£2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Cheltenham
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
9 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,259 a year for a 10m boat (£2,474–£4,043 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites: 3 on canals and 6 on rivers.
- 1 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £2,474 a year (Monk Meadow) to £4,043 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,259 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21m (69ft) at Avon View Marina.
- Of the 9, 7 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Cheltenham: Tewkesbury Marina, 12.6km north-west of the centre. 0 of the 9 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Victoria Basin L1 Leisure
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Tewkesbury Marina
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Bredon Marina
Bredon, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Strensham Mill Moorings
Strensham, Worcestershire · River Avon, Lower Avon Navigation
Prices not published
Rivers
Avon View Marina
Pershore, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Evesham Marina
Evesham, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Canals
Saul Junction Marina
Saul, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Meadow | 13.7km west | £2,474 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Victoria Basin L1 Leisure | 13km west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Upton Marina | 20.8km north-west | £4,043 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Tewkesbury Marina | 12.6km north-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Bredon Marina | 15.2km north | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Strensham Mill Moorings | 17.6km north | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Avon View Marina | 22.8km north | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Evesham Marina | 23.8km north-east | On request | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Saul Junction Marina | 24km south-west | – | pontoon berths | 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 Cheltenham?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £2,474 a year at Monk Meadow to £4,043 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £3,259 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Cheltenham?
For a 10m boat, Monk Meadow is cheapest at £2,474 a year in Hempsted.
Which pontoon berths near Cheltenham have space now?
1 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Cheltenham?
Tewkesbury Marina, 12.6km north-west of the centre of Cheltenham, on the River Avon.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Cheltenham?
1 of the 9 say you can: Evesham Marina (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 a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 5 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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