Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings and marinas near Braunston
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Braunston, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,606 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,170 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina, Weltonfield Marinas and Buckby Top Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,170 a year (Braunston Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,606 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunchurch Pools Marina.
- Of the 15, 10 have electric hook-up, 11 a pump-out, 11 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3) and Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Braunston: Braunston Marina, 0.5km south-west of the centre. All 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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Berths available
Buckby Top Lock L1 Leisure
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£2,606 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Full
Braunston Towpath L1 Leisure
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Full
Braunston Puddlebanks
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
Prices not published
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Full
Hillmorton Bottom Lock
Rugby, Warwickshire · North Oxford Canal
Prices not published
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Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Dunchurch Pools Marina
Dunchurch, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
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Hillmorton Wharf Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
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Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
Napton on the Hill, Southam, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal and Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
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Calcutt Marina
Southam, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
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Napton Marina
Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire · South Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Marina | 0.5km south-west | £3,170 | Berths available |
| Weltonfield Marinas | 5.8km east | – | Berths available |
| Buckby Top Lock L1 Leisure | 6.3km east | £2,606 | Berths available |
| Braunston Towpath L1 Leisure | 0.6km south-west | On request | Full |
| Braunston Puddlebanks | 1.1km west | – | Full |
| Hillmorton Bottom Lock | 8.3km north | – | Full |
| Barby Moorings | 5.4km north | £1,440 | Not reported |
| Dunchurch Pools Marina | 4.4km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| Hillmorton Wharf Marina | 7.1km north | On request | Not reported |
| Ventnor Waterside & Marina | 7.9km west | On request | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | 7.9km east | On request | Not reported |
| Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina | 8.3km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | 8.5km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Calcutt Marina | 8.7km west | On request | Not reported |
| Napton Marina | 8.7km west | – | 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 near Braunston?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,170 a year at Braunston Marina. The middle figure is £2,606 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Braunston?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Braunston have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina, Weltonfield Marinas and Buckby Top Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Braunston?
Braunston Marina, 0.5km south-west of the centre of Braunston, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Braunston?
2 of the 15 say you can: Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Crick Waterside & 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, 15 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Leicester 15
- Coventry 15
- Milton Keynes 15
- Solihull 15
- West Bromwich 15
- Northampton 15
- Sutton Coldfield 15
- Bedford 15
- Nuneaton 15
Compare
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