Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Daventry
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,400 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,020 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Weltonfield Marinas.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,020 a year (Heyford Fields Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,400 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunchurch Pools Marina.
- Of the 8, 8 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 7 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Daventry: Weltonfield Marinas, 4.6km north-east of the centre. 5 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Willows Marina
Weedon, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£2,400 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Dunchurch Pools Marina
Dunchurch, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
Napton on the Hill, Southam, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal and Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weltonfield Marinas | 4.6km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Willows Marina | 8.3km south-east | £2,400 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Barby Moorings | 9.9km north | £1,440 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | 10.7km south-east | £3,020 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | 4.8km east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Dunchurch Pools Marina | 9.2km north-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina | 10.2km west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | 10.3km north | On request | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Daventry?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,020 a year at Heyford Fields Marina. The middle figure is £2,400 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Daventry?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Daventry have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Weltonfield Marinas. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Daventry?
Weltonfield Marinas, 4.6km north-east of the centre of Daventry, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Daventry?
2 of the 8 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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