Canals
Berths available
Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure
Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire · Pocklington Canal
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near York
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of York, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
6 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,908 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,750–£6,965 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 4 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 2 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure and Selby Boat Centre.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,750 a year (Selby Boat Centre) to £6,965 a year (York Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,908 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.9m (62ft) at Selby Boat Centre.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to York: York Marina, 5.7km south of the centre. 1 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Selby Boat Centre
Selby, North Yorkshire · Selby Canal
£2,750 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (from)
Canals
Full
Selby Lock
Selby, North Yorkshire · Selby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Whitley Lock L1 Leisure
Selby, North Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices on request
Rivers
York Marina
York, North Yorkshire · River Ouse
£4,010 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Boroughbridge Arrows Marina
Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire · River Ure
£2,250 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure | 16.7km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Selby Boat Centre | 20.5km south | from £2,750 | Berths available |
| Selby Lock | 19.8km south | – | Full |
| Whitley Lock L1 Leisure | 29.9km south | On request | Full |
| York Marina | 5.7km south | £6,965 | Not reported |
| Boroughbridge Arrows Marina | 26km north-west | £3,908 | 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 York?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,750 a year at Selby Boat Centre to £6,965 a year at York Marina. The middle figure is £3,908 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near York?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Selby Boat Centre is cheapest at £2,750 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near York have space now?
2 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure and Selby Boat Centre. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to York?
York Marina, 5.7km south of the centre of York, on the River Ouse.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near York?
1 of the 6 say you can: Selby Boat Centre (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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Leeds 15
- Bradford 15
- Hull 4
- Barnsley 15
- Huddersfield 15
- Doncaster 15
- Halifax 15
- Wakefield 15
- Batley 15
- Scunthorpe 12
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