Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Ealing
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 · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- 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, 8 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 6 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (7).
- Closest to Ealing: Atlip Road L1, 3km north 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
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
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
Kensal Green L1
Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
West London Motor Cruising Club
Wembley, Greater London · Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Island | 3.2km south | £8,183 | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 5.3km west | £8,979 | Berths available |
| Atlip Road L1 | 3km north | – | Full |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 3.5km west | – | Full |
| Norwood Top Lock | 4.3km west | – | Full |
| Kensal Green L1 | 6.2km east | On request | Full |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 7km west | – | Full |
| West London Motor Cruising Club | 3.1km north | – | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 5.3km north-west | – | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 5.3km west | On request | 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 Ealing?
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 Ealing?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which inland moorings near Ealing 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 Ealing?
Atlip Road L1, 3km north of the centre of Ealing, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Ealing?
6 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), Kensal Green L1 (liveaboards allowed), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed) 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, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings near other towns
- London 11
- Croydon 3
- Basildon 3
- Ilford 10
- Chelmsford 3
- Walthamstow 14
- Hounslow 11
- Romford 9
- Wimbledon 6
- Orpington 5
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