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Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1
Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Towcester
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
4 sites · typical £3,884 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,327–£4,441 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,327 a year (Heyford Fields Marina) to £4,441 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,884 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.8m (72ft) at Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Towcester: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1, 5.8km east of the centre. 3 of the 4 within 10km.
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Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Thrupp Wharf Marina
Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 | 5.8km east | – | 21.8m (72ft) | Full |
| Gayton Marina | 7.2km north-east | £4,441 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | 9.1km north | £3,327 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Thrupp Wharf Marina | 10.8km south-east | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost near Towcester?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,327 a year at Heyford Fields Marina to £4,441 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £3,884 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Towcester?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Heyford Fields Marina is cheapest at £3,327 a year in Nether Heyford.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Towcester have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Towcester?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 (21.8m (72ft)), Gayton Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Heyford Fields Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Thrupp Wharf Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Towcester?
Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1, 5.8km east of the centre of Towcester, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Towcester?
2 of the 4 say you can: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and Gayton 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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