Canals
Berths available
Monk Meadow
Hempsted, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
£2,474 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest narrowboat moorings in the South West
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,474–£4,657 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,474 a year (Monk Meadow) to £4,657 a year (Saltford Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,158 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Hilperton Marina
Trowbridge, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Meadow | Hempsted, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal | £2,474 | £142.43 | Berths available |
| Hilperton Marina | Trowbridge, Kennet & Avon Canal | £4,158 | £239.39 | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | Saltford, River Avon | £4,657 | £268.10 | 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 South West?
Across the 3 cheapest narrowboat moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,474 a year at Monk Meadow to £4,657 a year at Saltford Marina. The middle figure is £4,158 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest narrowboat moorings in the South West?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Monk Meadow is cheapest at £2,474 a year in Hempsted.
Which cheapest narrowboat moorings in the South West have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Monk Meadow. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at cheapest narrowboat moorings in the South West?
1 of the 3 say you can: Saltford 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 and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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