Canals
A few berths left
Campbell Wharf Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Widebeam moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South East
Places that take widebeams. Canal boats over 7ft beam. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
10 sites · 2 with space now · typical £7,202 a year for a 60ft widebeam (£3,830–£13,169 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites: 3 on canals, 6 on rivers and 1 on an estuary.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Campbell Wharf Marina and Shepperton Marina.
- For a 60ft widebeam, published prices run from £3,830 a year (Newbury Manor Marina) to £13,169 a year (Shepperton Marina); the middle of 5 is £7,202 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Pyrford Marina.
- Of the 10, 10 have electric hook-up, 8 a pump-out, 7 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 7 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 10 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
Harleyford Marina
Marlow, Buckinghamshire · River Thames
£3,938 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Newbury Manor Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£3,639 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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
Rivers
Abingdon Marina
Abingdon, Oxfordshire · River Thames
Prices on request
Canals
Milton Keynes Marina
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 60ft widebeam
| Site | Where | A year, 60ft widebeam | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Wharf Marina | Milton Keynes, Grand Union Canal | – | Yes | A few berths left |
| Shepperton Marina | Shepperton, River Thames | £13,169 | Yes | Berths available |
| Harleyford Marina | Marlow, River Thames | £7,202 | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Manor Marina | Newbury, Kennet & Avon Canal | £3,830 | Yes | Not reported |
| 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 |
| Abingdon Marina | Abingdon, River Thames | On request | 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 |
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 5 widebeam moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 60ft widebeam costs from £3,830 a year at Newbury Manor Marina to £13,169 a year at Shepperton Marina. The middle figure is £7,202 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest widebeam moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South East?
For a 60ft widebeam, Newbury Manor Marina is cheapest at £3,830 a year.
Which widebeam moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South East have space now?
2 of the 10 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 gated access or CCTV in the South East?
2 of the 10 say you can: Newbury Manor Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and 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, 5 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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