Moorings and marinas near Wembley

Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Wembley, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.

15 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£6,392–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

15 sites: 11 on canals and 4 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
Keeping a waiting list: Brentford Semi Tidal L1 Leisure.
For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £6,392 a year (Brentford Dock Marina) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
Longest boat taken: 30m (98ft) at Chiswick Pier.
Of the 15, 11 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
7 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (9).
Closest to Wembley: West London Motor Cruising Club, 1.5km south-west of the centre. All 15 within 10km.

Canals Berths available

Engineers Wharf Residential L1

Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)

£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Canals Berths available

Brentford Island

Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal

£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers Waiting list

Brentford Semi Tidal L1 Leisure

Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (River Brent)

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals Full

Atlip Road L1

Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Canals Full

Kensal Green L1

Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)

Prices on request

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Canals Full

Three Bridges L1 Leisure

Ealing, Greater London · Grand Union Canal

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals Full

Hormead Wharf (East)

Paddington / Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)

Prices on request

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals Full

Norwood Top Lock

Southall, Greater London · Grand Union Canal

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals Full

Blomfield Road (Residential)

Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Brentford Dock Marina

Brentford, Greater London · River Thames

£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht

Canals

West London Motor Cruising Club

Wembley, Greater London · Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm

Prices not published

Canals

High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)

Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Canals

Willowtree Marina

Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)

Prices on request

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Kew Marine

Kew, Greater London · River Thames

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Chiswick Pier

Chiswick, London, Greater London · River Thames

Prices not published

Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

Site	Distance	A year, 57ft narrowboat	Space
Engineers Wharf Residential L1	6.2km south-west	£8,979	Berths available
Brentford Island	7.7km south	£8,183	Berths available
Brentford Semi Tidal L1 Leisure	8km south	–	Waiting list
Atlip Road L1	1.6km south	–	Full
Kensal Green L1	6.1km south-east	On request	Full
Three Bridges L1 Leisure	6.7km south-west	–	Full
Hormead Wharf (East)	7.1km south-east	On request	Full
Norwood Top Lock	7.4km south-west	–	Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)	8.3km south-east	–	Full
Brentford Dock Marina	8km south	£6,392	Not reported
West London Motor Cruising Club	1.5km south-west	–	Not reported
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)	4.9km west	–	Not reported
Willowtree Marina	6.9km south-west	On request	Not reported
Kew Marine	7.5km south	–	Not reported
Chiswick Pier	8.5km 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Wembley?

Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £6,392 a year at Brentford Dock Marina to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Wembley?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £6,392 a year.

Which moorings and marinas near Wembley have space now?

2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

What is the nearest marina or mooring to Wembley?

West London Motor Cruising Club, 1.5km south-west of the centre of Wembley, on the Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm.

Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Wembley?

7 of the 15 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Kensal Green L1 (liveaboards allowed), Blomfield Road (Residential) (liveaboards allowed), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed) and Willowtree 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, 12 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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