Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Small boat moorings near Thornbury
Places that take small boats. Dinghies, day boats and RIBs.
4 sites · 2 with space now · typical £1,825 a year for a 6m boat (£509–£2,722 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 1 on a canal and 3 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour and Purton South L1 Leisure.
- For a 6m boat, published prices run from £509 a year (Lydney Harbour) to £2,722 a year (Purton South L1 Leisure); the middle of 3 is £1,825 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 4, 1 has visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- 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
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 6m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 6m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 11.5km north | £509 | Berths available |
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 13.9km north-east | £2,722 | Berths available |
| Hannover Pontoon | 18.5km south | £1,825 | 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 6m boat cost near Thornbury?
Across the 3 small boat moorings here that publish a price, a 6m boat costs from £509 a year at Lydney Harbour to £2,722 a year at Purton South L1 Leisure. The middle figure is £1,825 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest small boat moorings near Thornbury?
For a 6m boat, Lydney Harbour is cheapest at £509 a year.
Which small boat moorings near Thornbury have space now?
2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour and Purton South L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest small boat mooring to Thornbury?
Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre of Thornbury, on the River Severn.
Can you live aboard at small boat moorings near Thornbury?
1 of the 4 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, 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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