Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a pump-out near Towcester
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
3 sites · typical £3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,275–£3,565 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,275 a year (Northampton Marina) to £3,565 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,020 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Northampton Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Towcester: Gayton Marina, 7.2km north-east of the centre. 2 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Northampton Marina
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£1,310 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Marina | 7.2km north-east | £3,565 | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | 9.1km north | £3,020 | Yes | Not reported |
| Northampton Marina | 13.1km north-east | £2,275 | Yes | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Towcester?
Across the 3 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,275 a year at Northampton Marina to £3,565 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £3,020 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Towcester?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Northampton Marina is cheapest at £2,275 a year.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Towcester have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Towcester?
Gayton Marina, 7.2km north-east of the centre of Towcester, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Towcester?
2 of the 3 say you can: Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Northampton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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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