Canals
A few berths left
Campbell Wharf Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Widebeam moorings with diesel in the South East
Places that take widebeams. Canal boats over 7ft beam. Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,233 a year for a 60ft widebeam (£6,819–£13,169 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 2 on canals, 5 on rivers and 1 on an estuary.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Campbell Wharf Marina and Shepperton Marina.
- For a 60ft widebeam, published prices run from £6,819 a year (Pyrford Marina) to £13,169 a year (Shepperton Marina); the middle of 3 is £8,233 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Pyrford Marina.
- Of the 8, 7 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 1 a boat hoist and 6 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Tingdene Marinas (2).
Rivers
Berths available
Shepperton Marina
Shepperton, Surrey · River Thames
£7,200 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swale Marina
Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale
£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Thames and Kennet Marina
Reading, Oxfordshire · River Thames
£4,501 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Milton Keynes Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Rivers
Oxford Cruisers
Eynsham, Oxfordshire · River Thames
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 60ft widebeam
| Site | Where | A year, 60ft widebeam | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Wharf Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | A few berths left |
| Shepperton Marina | Shepperton, River Thames | £13,169 | Yes | Berths available |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £6,819 | Yes | Not reported |
| Swale Marina | Teynham, Conyer Creek and the Swale | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Thames and Kennet Marina | Reading, River Thames | £8,233 | Yes | Not reported |
| Milton Keynes Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | Newbury, Kennet Navigation | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Oxford Cruisers | Eynsham, River Thames | 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 60ft widebeam cost in the South East?
Across the 3 widebeam moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 60ft widebeam costs from £6,819 a year at Pyrford Marina to £13,169 a year at Shepperton Marina. The middle figure is £8,233 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest widebeam moorings with diesel in the South East?
For a 60ft widebeam, Pyrford Marina is cheapest at £6,819 a year.
Which widebeam moorings with diesel in the South East have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Campbell Wharf Marina and Shepperton Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at widebeam moorings with diesel in the South East?
1 of the 8 say you can: Swale Marina (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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 4 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Widebeam moorings with diesel in other areas
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