Rivers
Berths available
Beeston Marina
Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
River moorings and marinas for narrowboats
Non-tidal rivers and river navigations such as the Thames above Teddington, the Severn, Nene, Great Ouse and Trent: marinas, boatyards and riverbank moorings for cruisers and narrowboats. Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
69 sites · 14 with space now · 10 with a waiting list · typical £4,278 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£144–£15,247 across 30 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 69 sites, all on rivers.
- 14 of the 69 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bishop Meadow L1, Byfleet Boat Club, Cathedral Marina, Constables Boatyard, Middle Nene Cruising Club and 8 more.
- Keeping a waiting list: Cambridge City Council Residential Moorings, Environment Agency Chertsey Lock Base Moorings, Fox Narrowboats Marina, Hallingbury Marina, Hambleden Marina, Lea Valley Narrowboat Company Stanstead Abbotts Moorings and 4 more.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £144 a year (Lea Valley Narrowboats - Sawbridgeworth Moorings) to £15,247 a year (Penton Hook Marina); the middle of 30 is £4,278 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22.9m (75ft) at Woodford Riverside Marina.
- Of the 69, 49 have electric hook-up, 30 a pump-out, 24 diesel, 13 a boat hoist and 20 visitor berths.
- 12 of the 69 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2), Canal & River Trust (4), Environment Agency (2), Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (2), National Trust (5) and Tingdene Marinas (6).
Rivers
Berths available
Bishop Meadow L1
Loughborough, Leicestershire · River Soar
£3,272 a year for a 10m cruiser
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A few berths left
Byfleet Boat Club
West Byfleet, Surrey · River Wey
£1,267 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Berths available
Cathedral Marina
Ely, Cambridgeshire · River Great Ouse
Prices on request
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Berths available
Constables Boatyard
Hampton, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
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Berths available
Middle Nene Cruising Club
Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
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Berths available
National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings
Shalford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
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Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Berths available
Shepperton Marina
Shepperton, Surrey · River Thames
£7,200 a year for a 10m cruiser
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A few berths left
Sirius Marine Services
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
Prices on request
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Berths available
Thames Boat House
Shepperton, Surrey · River Thames
£2,500 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Berths available
Upper Large Moorings
Tilehurst, Berkshire · River Thames
Prices not published
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Berths available
Willow Moorings
Kegworth, Leicestershire · River Soar
£1,782 a year for a 10m cruiser (from)
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Waiting list
Cambridge City Council Residential Moorings
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · River Cam
£1,537 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Environment Agency Chertsey Lock Base Moorings
Chertsey, Surrey · River Thames
£3,649 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Fox Narrowboats Marina
March, Cambridgeshire · Middle Level Navigations
£1,079 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Hallingbury Marina
Little Hallingbury, Essex · River Stort
£1,881 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Hambleden Marina
Henley on Thames, Buckinghamshire · River Thames
£3,480 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Lea Valley Narrowboat Company Stanstead Abbotts Moorings
Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire · River Lea
Prices on request
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Waiting list
Lea Valley Narrowboats - Sawbridgeworth Moorings
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire · River Stort
£144 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Waiting list
Lechlade Marina
Lechlade, Gloucestershire · River Thames
Prices not published
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Waiting list
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin
Sileby, Leicestershire · River Soar
Prices on request
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Waiting list
Thames Ditton Marina
Surbiton, Surrey · River Thames
£4,880 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Full
Eastwood Lock L1 Leisure
Rotherham, South Yorkshire · River Don and Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation
Prices not published
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Full
Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure
Doncaster, South Yorkshire · Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations
Prices not published
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Allington Marina
Maidstone, Kent · River Medway
£3,691 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Environment Agency Boveney Lock Base Moorings
Windsor, Buckinghamshire · River Thames
£2,659 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Harleyford Marina
Marlow, Buckinghamshire · River Thames
£3,938 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Hartford Marina
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire · River Great Ouse
£2,266 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Knightsbridge Caravan & Marina Park
March, Cambridgeshire · River Nene Old Course
£1,520 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Lee Valley Marina, Springfield
London, Greater London · River Lee Navigation
£3,264 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts
Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire · River Lee Navigation
£2,232 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Lilford Marina
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£2,250 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Penton Hook Marina
Chertsey, Surrey · River Thames
£8,778 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Stourport Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£2,635 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Thames and Kennet Marina
Reading, Oxfordshire · River Thames
£4,501 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Upware Marina
Upware, Cambridgeshire · River Cam
£1,419 a year for a 10m cruiser
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York Marina
York, North Yorkshire · River Ouse
£4,010 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Zouch Marina
Hathern, Leicestershire · River Soar
£1,188 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Abingdon Marina
Abingdon, Oxfordshire · River Thames
Prices on request
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Avon View Marina
Pershore, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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Blackthorn Lake Marina
Ringstead, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
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Bredon Marina
Bredon, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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Cartbridge Marina
Send, Woking, Surrey · River Wey
Prices not published
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Evesham Marina
Evesham, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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Hermitage Marina
Earith, Cambridgeshire · Old West River
Prices on request
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Kingfisher Wharf
East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
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National Trust Addlestone Moorings
Addlestone, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
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National Trust Godalming Wharf Moorings
Godalming, Surrey · Godalming Navigation
Prices not published
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National Trust Papercourt Lock Moorings
Ripley, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
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National Trust Pyrford Lock Moorings
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
Prices not published
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Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
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Northampton Boat Club
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
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Northwich Drydock Company
Northwich, Cheshire · River Weaver
Prices on request
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Osney Mill Marina (Upper)
Oxford, Oxfordshire · River Thames
Prices on request
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Oundle Marina Village
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
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Oxford Cruisers
Eynsham, Oxfordshire · River Thames
Prices on request
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Pike & Eel Marina
Needingworth, Cambridgeshire · River Great Ouse
Prices not published
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Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
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South Island Marina
Enfield, Greater London · River Lee Navigation
Prices not published
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Tewkesbury Marina
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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White Mills Marina
Earls Barton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
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Woodford Riverside Marina
Woodford, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
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Wyre Marina Boatyard
Pershore, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Marina | Beeston, Nottingham, River Trent | – | Berths available |
| Bishop Meadow L1 | Loughborough, River Soar | £3,272 | Berths available |
| Byfleet Boat Club | West Byfleet, River Wey | – | A few berths left |
| Cathedral Marina | Ely, River Great Ouse | On request | Berths available |
| Constables Boatyard | Hampton, River Thames | On request | Berths available |
| Middle Nene Cruising Club | Titchmarsh, River Nene | On request | Berths available |
| National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings | Shalford, River Wey Navigation | – | Berths available |
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | Long Eaton, River Trent | – | Berths available |
| Shardlow Marina | Shardlow, River Trent | £1,930 | Berths available |
| Shepperton Marina | Shepperton, River Thames | £12,506 | Berths available |
| Sirius Marine Services | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | On request | A few berths left |
| Thames Boat House | Shepperton, River Thames | £2,500 | Berths available |
| Upper Large Moorings | Tilehurst, River Thames | – | Berths available |
| Willow Moorings | Kegworth, River Soar | from £3,078 | Berths available |
| Cambridge City Council Residential Moorings | Cambridge, River Cam | £1,810 | Waiting list |
| Environment Agency Chertsey Lock Base Moorings | Chertsey, River Thames | £6,339 | Waiting list |
| Fox Narrowboats Marina | March, Middle Level Navigations | £1,859 | Waiting list |
| Hallingbury Marina | Little Hallingbury, River Stort | £3,249 | Waiting list |
| Hambleden Marina | Henley on Thames, River Thames | £6,045 | Waiting list |
| Lea Valley Narrowboat Company Stanstead Abbotts Moorings | Stanstead Abbotts, River Lea | On request | Waiting list |
| Lea Valley Narrowboats - Sawbridgeworth Moorings | Sawbridgeworth, River Stort | £144 | Waiting list |
| Lechlade Marina | Lechlade, River Thames | – | Waiting list |
| Sileby Mill Mooring Basin | Sileby, River Soar | On request | Waiting list |
| Thames Ditton Marina | Surbiton, River Thames | £8,477 | Waiting list |
| Eastwood Lock L1 Leisure | Rotherham, River Don and Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation | – | Full |
| Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure | Doncaster, Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations | – | Full |
| Allington Marina | Maidstone, River Medway | £6,275 | Not reported |
| Environment Agency Boveney Lock Base Moorings | Windsor, River Thames | £4,619 | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | Farndon, River Trent | £5,394 | Not reported |
| Harleyford Marina | Marlow, River Thames | £6,839 | Not reported |
| Hartford Marina | Huntingdon, River Great Ouse | £3,936 | Not reported |
| Knightsbridge Caravan & Marina Park | March, River Nene Old Course | £2,117 | Not reported |
| Lee Valley Marina, Springfield | London, River Lee Navigation | £5,670 | Not reported |
| Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts | Stanstead Abbotts, River Lee Navigation | £3,877 | Not reported |
| Lilford Marina | Oundle, River Nene | £2,250 | Not reported |
| Penton Hook Marina | Chertsey, River Thames | £15,247 | Not reported |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £6,476 | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | Saltford, River Avon | £4,657 | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | £3,814 | Not reported |
| Thames and Kennet Marina | Reading, River Thames | £7,818 | 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 in the UK?
Across the 30 river moorings and marinas for narrowboats here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £144 a year at Lea Valley Narrowboats - Sawbridgeworth Moorings to £15,247 a year at Penton Hook Marina. The middle figure is £4,278 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest river moorings and marinas for narrowboats in the UK?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lea Valley Narrowboats - Sawbridgeworth Moorings is cheapest at £144 a year.
Which river moorings and marinas for narrowboats in the UK have space now?
14 of the 69 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bishop Meadow L1, Byfleet Boat Club, Cathedral Marina, Constables Boatyard, Middle Nene Cruising Club, National Trust Stonebridge Wharf Moorings, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and 6 more. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at river moorings and marinas for narrowboats in the UK?
12 of the 69 say you can: Bishop Meadow L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Upper Large Moorings (liveaboards allowed), Cambridge City Council Residential Moorings (residential moorings with planning consent), Sileby Mill Mooring Basin (liveaboards allowed), Thames Ditton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Lilford Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Saltford Marina (liveaboards allowed), Blackthorn Lake Marina (liveaboards allowed) and 4 more. 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, 35 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways), 6 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence and 11 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
River moorings and marinas for narrowboats by county
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