Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a pump-out near Wembley
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£6,392–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on canals and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
- 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 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
- 5 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Wembley: Atlip Road L1, 1.6km south of the centre. All 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
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 | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.2km south-west | £8,979 | Yes | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 7.7km south | £8,183 | Yes | Berths available |
| Atlip Road L1 | 1.6km south | – | Yes | Full |
| Brentford Dock Marina | 8km south | £6,392 | Yes | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 4.9km west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 6.9km south-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Chiswick Pier | 8.5km south | – | 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 Wembley?
Across the 3 moorings with a pump-out 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 with a pump-out near Wembley?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £6,392 a year.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Wembley have space now?
2 of the 7 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 mooring with a pump-out to Wembley?
Atlip Road L1, 1.6km south of the centre of Wembley, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Wembley?
5 of the 7 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), 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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