Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Hounslow
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,183 a year for a 10m boat (£3,680–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 3 on canals, 1 on a river and 3 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £3,680 a year (Brentford Dock Marina) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Hounslow: Brentford Island, 3.9km north-east of the centre. All 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Full
Chiswick Quay Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Teddington Harbour
Teddington, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kew Marine
Kew, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Island | 3.9km north-east | £8,183 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.8km north | £8,979 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 4.5km north-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Chiswick Quay Marina | 6.3km east | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Brentford Dock Marina | 4.2km east | £3,680 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Teddington Harbour | 5.1km south-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kew Marine | 5.4km east | – | pontoon berths | 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 10m boat cost near Hounslow?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £3,680 a year at Brentford Dock Marina to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Hounslow?
For a 10m boat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £3,680 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Hounslow have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Hounslow?
Brentford Island, 3.9km north-east of the centre of Hounslow, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Hounslow?
3 of the 7 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and Chiswick Quay Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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