Canals
A few berths left
Foxhangers
Devizes, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Trowbridge
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
9 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,408 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,158–£4,657 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites: 6 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Foxhangers and Bridge Inn Horton.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,158 a year (Hilperton Marina) to £4,657 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,408 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3) and Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Trowbridge: Hilperton Marina, 2.2km north of the centre. 2 of the 9 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Bridge Inn Horton
Devizes, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Devizes Flight
Devizes, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Hilperton Marina
Trowbridge, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Bradford-on-Avon Marina
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Caen Hill Waterside & Marina
Devizes, Wiltshire · Kennet and Avon Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhangers | 11.7km east | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | A few berths left |
| Bridge Inn Horton | 18.9km east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Devizes Flight | 13.8km east | On request | pontoon berths | Full |
| Hilperton Marina | 2.2km north | £4,158 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | 18.9km north-west | £4,657 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Bradford-on-Avon Marina | 2.6km north-west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Caen Hill Waterside & Marina | 11.7km east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 15.5km north-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 22.5km north-west | On request | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Trowbridge?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,158 a year at Hilperton Marina to £4,657 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £4,408 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Trowbridge?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Hilperton Marina is cheapest at £4,158 a year in Trowbridge.
Which pontoon berths near Trowbridge have space now?
2 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Foxhangers and Bridge Inn Horton. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Trowbridge?
Hilperton Marina, 2.2km north of the centre of Trowbridge, on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Trowbridge?
1 of the 9 say you can: Saltford Marina (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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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