Canals
Berths available
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure
Torksey, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Gainsborough
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,343 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,995–£4,690 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 6 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure and Keadby Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,995 a year (Staniland Marina) to £4,690 a year (Burton Waters Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,343 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Staniland Marina.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 1 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 (6).
- Closest to Gainsborough: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 12.1km south of the centre. 0 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Keadby Lock L1 Leisure
Keadby, Lincolnshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Forest Lock L1 Leisure
Retford, Nottinghamshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices on request
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
Staniland Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
£3,995 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torksey Lock L1 Leisure | 12.1km south | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Keadby Lock L1 Leisure | 21.6km north | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Forest Lock L1 Leisure | 14.7km south-west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure | 27.1km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Shireoaks Marina | 27.3km west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Doncaster Wharf L1 Leisure | 27.7km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Burton Waters Marina | 20.5km south-east | £4,690 | Yes | Not reported |
| Staniland Marina | 26.8km north-west | £3,995 | Yes | 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 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,995 a year at Staniland Marina to £4,690 a year at Burton Waters Marina. The middle figure is £4,343 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Gainsborough?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Staniland Marina is cheapest at £3,995 a year in Thorne.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Gainsborough have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure and Keadby Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Gainsborough?
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 12.1km south of the centre of Gainsborough, on the Fossdyke Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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