Canals
Full
Kintbury L1 Leisure
Kintbury, Berkshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thatcham
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · typical £5,729 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,639–£7,818 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,639 a year (Newbury Manor Marina) to £7,818 a year (Thames and Kennet Marina); the middle of 2 is £5,729 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Newbury Marina.
- Of the 7, 4 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Thatcham: Newbury Manor Marina, 3.3km west of the centre. 4 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Hungerford L1 Leisure
Hungerford, Berkshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Newbury Manor Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£3,639 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Thames and Kennet Marina
Reading, Oxfordshire · River Thames
£4,501 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Greenham Lock Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Canals
Frouds Bridge Marina
Aldermaston, Berkshire · Kennet and Avon Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintbury L1 Leisure | 13.3km west | – | Yes | Full |
| Hungerford L1 Leisure | 18km west | – | Yes | Full |
| Newbury Manor Marina | 3.3km west | £3,639 | Yes | Not reported |
| Thames and Kennet Marina | 23.3km east | £7,818 | Yes | Not reported |
| Greenham Lock Marina | 3.8km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | 4.1km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Frouds Bridge Marina | 7.4km east | – | Yes | 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 Thatcham?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,639 a year at Newbury Manor Marina to £7,818 a year at Thames and Kennet Marina. The middle figure is £5,729 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thatcham?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Newbury Manor Marina is cheapest at £3,639 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thatcham have space now?
None of the 7 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Thatcham?
Newbury Manor Marina, 3.3km west of the centre of Thatcham, on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thatcham?
1 of the 7 say you can: Newbury Manor 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, 3 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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