Canals
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Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1
Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Liveaboard moorings near Northampton
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.
3 sites · typical £2,920 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,275–£3,565 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,275 a year (Northampton Marina) to £3,565 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,920 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Northampton Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Closest to Northampton: Northampton Marina, 0.8km south-east of the centre. 2 of the 3 within 10km.
Rivers
Northampton Marina
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£1,310 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 | 11.7km south | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Northampton Marina | 0.8km south-east | £2,275 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
| Gayton Marina | 6.1km south-west | £3,565 | Liveaboard by arrangement | 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 Northampton?
Across the 2 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,275 a year at Northampton Marina to £3,565 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £2,920 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings near Northampton?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Northampton Marina is cheapest at £2,275 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings near Northampton have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest liveaboard mooring to Northampton?
Northampton Marina, 0.8km south-east of the centre of Northampton, on the River Nene.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Northampton?
All 3 say you can: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Northampton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Gayton 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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