Canals
Berths available
Monk Meadow
Hempsted, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
£2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings and marinas near Gloucester
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Gloucester, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£50–£7,023 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 9 on canals and 6 on rivers.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow, Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure and Purton South L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £50 a year (Avon Sailing Club) to £7,023 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,474 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Monk Meadow.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (8).
- Closest to Gloucester: Victoria Basin L1 Leisure, 0.4km south-west of the centre. 4 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Purton South L1 Leisure
Berkeley, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Victoria Basin L1 Leisure
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Sellars Bridge L1 Leisure
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Parkend Bridge L1 Leisure
Gloucester, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Fretherne North L1 Leisure
Stroud, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Splatt Bridge L1 Leisure
Stroud, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Avon Sailing Club
Chaceley, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£50 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
The Old Rectory Meadow Moorings
Bredon, Worcestershire · River Avon
£1,125 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Saul Junction Marina
Saul, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Meadow | 1.3km south-west | £2,474 | Berths available |
| Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure | 17.9km south-west | – | Berths available |
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 20.7km south-west | – | Berths available |
| Victoria Basin L1 Leisure | 0.4km south-west | – | Full |
| Sellars Bridge L1 Leisure | 6.1km south-west | – | Full |
| Parkend Bridge L1 Leisure | 9.7km south-west | – | Full |
| Fretherne North L1 Leisure | 11.9km south-west | – | Full |
| Splatt Bridge L1 Leisure | 14.7km south-west | – | Full |
| Avon Sailing Club | 12km north | £50 | Not reported |
| The Old Rectory Meadow Moorings | 20.4km north-east | – | Not reported |
| Upton Marina | 22.3km north | £7,023 | Not reported |
| Saul Junction Marina | 12.3km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Tewkesbury Marina | 16.4km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Bredon Marina | 20.7km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Strensham Mill Moorings | 22.5km north | – | 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 Gloucester?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £50 a year at Avon Sailing Club to £7,023 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £2,474 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Gloucester?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Avon Sailing Club is cheapest at £50 a year in Chaceley.
Which moorings and marinas near Gloucester have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow, Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure and Purton South L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Gloucester?
Victoria Basin L1 Leisure, 0.4km south-west of the centre of Gloucester, on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 4 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Gloucester
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Bristol 15
- Swindon 15
- Cheltenham 15
- Worcester 15
- Bath 15
- Redditch 15
- Kidderminster 15
- Cwmbrân 10
- Stratford-upon-Avon 15
- Malvern 15
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