Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with boat repairs on the Grand Union Canal
Sites with an engineer, workshop or boatyard on site, so jobs get done without moving the boat.
10 sites · 3 with space now · typical £3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,020–£3,565 across 3 published tariffs)
Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina, Weltonfield Marinas and Willowbridge Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,020 a year (Heyford Fields Marina) to £3,565 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,170 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Gayton Marina.
- Of the 10, 10 have electric hook-up, 8 a pump-out, 8 diesel, 3 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Willowbridge Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Debdale Wharf Marina
Kibworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices not published
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Harefield Marina
Harefield, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
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North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
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Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Repairs and engineering | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Marina | Braunston, Grand Union Canal | £3,170 | Yes | Berths available |
| Weltonfield Marinas | Daventry, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Willowbridge Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Gayton Marina | Blisworth, Grand Union Canal | £3,565 | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal | £3,020 | Yes | Not reported |
| Debdale Wharf Marina | Kibworth, Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Harefield Marina | Harefield, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | Northolt, Paddington Arm | – | Yes | Not reported |
| North Kilworth Wharf | North Kilworth, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | Whilton Locks, Grand Union Canal | On request | 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 on the Grand Union Canal?
Across the 3 moorings with boat repairs here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,020 a year at Heyford Fields Marina to £3,565 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £3,170 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with boat repairs on the Grand Union Canal?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Heyford Fields Marina is cheapest at £3,020 a year in Nether Heyford.
Which moorings with boat repairs on the Grand Union Canal have space now?
3 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina, Weltonfield Marinas and Willowbridge Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at moorings with boat repairs on the Grand Union Canal?
2 of the 10 say you can: Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (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, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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