Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Hounslow
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
11 sites · 4 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites: 7 on canals and 4 on rivers.
- 4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island, Constables Boatyard, Hampton Ferry Boathouse and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Keeping a waiting list: Hammertons Ferry Moorings.
- 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 11, 8 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Hounslow: Norwood Top Lock, 3.7km north of the centre. All 11 within 10km.
Rivers
Berths available
Constables Boatyard
Hampton, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
Rivers
Berths available
Hampton Ferry Boathouse
Hampton, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Waiting list
Hammertons Ferry Moorings
Twickenham, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Norwood Top Lock
Southall, 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
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bulls Bridge Moorings
Hayes, west London, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices not published
Rivers
Teddington Harbour
Teddington, Greater London · River Thames
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 | 3.9km north-east | £8,183 | Berths available |
| Constables Boatyard | 6.2km south | On request | Berths available |
| Hampton Ferry Boathouse | 6.2km south | On request | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.8km north | £8,979 | Berths available |
| Hammertons Ferry Moorings | 3.7km south-east | – | Waiting list |
| Norwood Top Lock | 3.7km north | – | Full |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 4.1km north | – | Full |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 4.5km north-west | – | Full |
| Bulls Bridge Moorings | 4.8km north-west | – | Full |
| Teddington Harbour | 5.1km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 6km north | 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 Hounslow?
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 Hounslow?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which inland moorings near Hounslow have space now?
4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island, Constables Boatyard, Hampton Ferry Boathouse and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Hounslow?
Norwood Top Lock, 3.7km north of the centre of Hounslow, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Hounslow?
3 of the 11 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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