Canals
Berths available
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure
Torksey, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Gainsborough
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,995 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,682–£4,690 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 6 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,682 a year (Brayford Pool Marina) to £4,690 a year (Burton Waters Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,995 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Staniland Marina.
- Of the 8, 8 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Gainsborough: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 12.1km south of the centre. 0 of the 8 within 10km.
Rivers
Full
Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure
Doncaster, South Yorkshire · Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Shireoaks Marina
Worksop, Nottinghamshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Doncaster Wharf L1 Leisure
Doncaster, South Yorkshire · Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations
Prices not published
Canals
Burton Waters Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Navigation
£4,690 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Brayford Pool Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Brayford Pool, where the River Witham meets the Fossdyke Canal
£3,682 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Staniland Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
£3,995 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Blue Water Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torksey Lock L1 Leisure | 12.1km south | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure | 27.1km north-west | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Full |
| Shireoaks Marina | 27.3km west | On request | pontoon berths, hard standing | Full |
| Doncaster Wharf L1 Leisure | 27.7km north-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Burton Waters Marina | 20.5km south-east | £4,690 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Brayford Pool Marina | 24.2km south-east | £3,682 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Staniland Marina | 26.8km north-west | £3,995 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Blue Water Marina | 25.4km north-west | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 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 Gainsborough?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,682 a year at Brayford Pool Marina to £4,690 a year at Burton Waters Marina. The middle figure is £3,995 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Gainsborough?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brayford Pool Marina is cheapest at £3,682 a year in Lincoln.
Which pontoon berths near Gainsborough have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Gainsborough?
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 12.1km south of the centre of Gainsborough, on the Fossdyke Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Gainsborough?
1 of the 8 say you can: Shireoaks Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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