Canals
Berths available
Willowbridge Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with a chandlery on the Grand Union Canal
Sites with a chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
10 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £4,084 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,565–£4,603 across 2 published tariffs)
Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences
At a glance
- 10 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Willowbridge Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Saltisford Canal Centre.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,565 a year (Gayton Marina) to £4,603 a year (Grove Lock Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,084 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Gayton Marina.
- Of the 10, 9 have electric hook-up, 8 a pump-out, 8 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 6 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
Canals
Waiting list
Saltisford Canal Centre
Warwick, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal (Saltisford Arm)
Prices not published
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Grove Lock Marina
Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
£4,603 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Harefield Marina
Harefield, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
Canals
Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbridge Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Saltisford Canal Centre | Warwick, Grand Union Canal (Saltisford Arm) | – | Yes | Waiting list |
| Gayton Marina | Blisworth, Grand Union Canal | £3,565 | Yes | Not reported |
| Grove Lock Marina | Leighton Buzzard, Grand Union Canal | £4,603 | 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 |
| Packet Boat Waterside & Marina | Uxbridge, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | Whilton Locks, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | Hayes, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) | 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 2 moorings with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,565 a year at Gayton Marina to £4,603 a year at Grove Lock Marina. The middle figure is £4,084 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a chandlery on the Grand Union Canal?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Gayton Marina is cheapest at £3,565 a year in Blisworth.
Which moorings with a chandlery on the Grand Union Canal have space now?
1 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Willowbridge Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a chandlery on the Grand Union Canal?
6 of the 10 say you can: Saltisford Canal Centre (liveaboard by arrangement), Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Grove Lock Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed), Packet Boat Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) 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, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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