Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Cruiser moorings near Thornbury
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
7 sites · 4 with space now · typical £2,552 a year for a 10m cruiser (£849–£3,042 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 3 on canals and 4 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 4 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina, Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £849 a year (Lydney Harbour) to £3,042 a year (Hannover Pontoon); the middle of 4 is £2,552 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 7, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 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 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Sharpness Marina
Sharpness, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices on request
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
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portishead Cruising Club
Pill, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 11.5km north | £849 | Berths available |
| Sharpness Marina | 12.7km north | On request | Berths available |
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 13.9km north-east | £2,722 | Berths available |
| Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure | 16.6km north-east | £2,382 | Berths available |
| Hannover Pontoon | 18.5km south | £3,042 | Not reported |
| Portishead Cruising Club | 17.8km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Pooles Wharf Marina | 18.6km south | – | 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 cruiser cost near Thornbury?
Across the 4 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £849 a year at Lydney Harbour to £3,042 a year at Hannover Pontoon. The middle figure is £2,552 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Thornbury?
For a 10m cruiser, Lydney Harbour is cheapest at £849 a year.
Which cruiser moorings near Thornbury have space now?
4 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina, Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest cruiser mooring to Thornbury?
Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre of Thornbury, on the River Severn.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Thornbury?
1 of the 7 say you can: Hannover Pontoon (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, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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