Canals
Berths available
Monk Meadow
Hempsted, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
£2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Narrowboat moorings near Gloucester
Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
8 sites · 3 with space now · typical £4,748 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,474–£7,023 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 5 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 3 of the 8 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 £2,474 a year (Monk Meadow) to £7,023 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,748 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Monk Meadow.
- Of the 8, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (5).
- Closest to Gloucester: Victoria Basin L1 Leisure, 0.4km south-west of the centre. 3 of the 8 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
Rivers
Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Tewkesbury Marina
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Bredon Marina
Bredon, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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 |
| Upton Marina | 22.3km north | £7,023 | Not reported |
| Tewkesbury Marina | 16.4km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Bredon Marina | 20.7km north-east | 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 Gloucester?
Across the 2 narrowboat moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,474 a year at Monk Meadow to £7,023 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £4,748 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest narrowboat moorings near Gloucester?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Monk Meadow is cheapest at £2,474 a year in Hempsted.
Which narrowboat moorings near Gloucester have space now?
3 of the 8 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 narrowboat 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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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