Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Thornbury
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 3 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £2,146 a year for a 10m boat (£121–£3,551 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 1 on a canal and 6 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina and Cabot Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Redcliff Wharf.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £121 a year (Redcliff Wharf) to £3,551 a year (Bristol Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,146 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 7, 2 have electric hook-up and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Bristol City Council (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
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabot Cruising Club
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour, Bathurst Basin
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Redcliff Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
£121 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 11.5km north | £1,250 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Sharpness Marina | 12.7km north | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Cabot Cruising Club | 18.6km south | On request | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Redcliff Wharf | 18.2km south | £121 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Waiting list |
| Hannover Pontoon | 18.5km south | £3,042 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Bristol Marina | 18.8km south | £3,551 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Pooles Wharf Marina | 18.6km south | – | 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 Thornbury?
Across the 4 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £121 a year at Redcliff Wharf to £3,551 a year at Bristol Marina. The middle figure is £2,146 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Thornbury?
For a 10m boat, Redcliff Wharf is cheapest at £121 a year in Bristol.
Which pontoon berths near Thornbury have space now?
3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina and Cabot Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Thornbury?
Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre of Thornbury, on the River Severn.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Thornbury?
2 of the 7 say you can: Hannover Pontoon (liveaboards allowed) and 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, 1 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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