Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Marinas for boats over 12m near Thornbury
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
4 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,552 a year for a 12m boat (£1,019–£4,261 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 3 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £1,019 a year (Lydney Harbour) to £4,261 a year (Bristol Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,552 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 4, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Thornbury: Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Purton South L1 Leisure
Berkeley, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 11.5km north | £1,019 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 13.9km north-east | £2,722 | 12.3m (40ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure | 16.6km north-east | £2,382 | 12m (39ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Bristol Marina | 18.8km south | £4,261 | 21m (69ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost near Thornbury?
Across the 4 marinas for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £1,019 a year at Lydney Harbour to £4,261 a year at Bristol Marina. The middle figure is £2,552 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 12m near Thornbury?
For a 12m boat, Lydney Harbour is cheapest at £1,019 a year.
Which marinas for boats over 12m near Thornbury have space now?
3 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) near Thornbury?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Lydney Harbour (25m (82ft)), Purton South L1 Leisure (12.3m (40ft)), Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure (12m (39ft)) and Bristol Marina (21m (69ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 12m to Thornbury?
Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre of Thornbury, on the River Severn.
Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 12m near Thornbury?
1 of the 4 say you can: Bristol 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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