Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabot Cruising Club
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour, Bathurst Basin
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Bristol
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Bristol, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 1 with space now · 4 with a waiting list · typical £1,817 a year for a 10m boat (£121–£4,690 across 9 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 4 on rivers, 10 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Mud Dock West, Redcliff Wharf, Wapping Wharf and Temple Quay.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £121 a year (Redcliff Wharf) to £4,690 a year (Portishead Marina); the middle of 9 is £1,817 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 24m (79ft) at Portishead Marina.
- Of the 15, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 6 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Bristol City Council (7).
- Closest to Bristol: Mud Dock West, 0.5km south of the centre. 12 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Mud Dock West
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Redcliff Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
£121 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Wapping Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Waiting list
Temple Quay
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m cruiser
Estuaries & tidal rivers
St Augustine's Reach
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Coast & harbours
Portishead Marina
Portishead, North Somerset · Bristol Channel
£4,690 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Baltic Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portishead Cruising Club
Pill, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Cruising Club | 0.8km south | On request | Berths available |
| Mud Dock West | 0.5km south | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Redcliff Wharf | 0.7km south-east | £121 | Waiting list |
| Wapping Wharf | 0.8km south-west | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Temple Quay | 1km east | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| St Augustine's Reach | 0.7km south-west | £1,817 | Not reported |
| Hannover Pontoon | 0.8km south-west | £3,042 | Not reported |
| Bristol Marina | 1.2km south-west | £3,551 | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | 11.9km south-east | £2,696 | Not reported |
| Portishead Marina | 12km west | £4,690 | Not reported |
| Pooles Wharf Marina | 1.3km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Baltic Wharf | 1.6km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Portishead Cruising Club | 6.9km north-west | On request | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 8.4km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 15.3km south-east | On request | 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 10m boat cost near Bristol?
Across the 9 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £121 a year at Redcliff Wharf to £4,690 a year at Portishead Marina. The middle figure is £1,817 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Bristol?
For a 10m boat, Redcliff Wharf is cheapest at £121 a year in Bristol.
Which moorings and marinas near Bristol have space now?
1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Bristol?
Mud Dock West, 0.5km south of the centre of Bristol, on the Bristol Harbour.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Bristol?
6 of the 15 say you can: Wapping Wharf (liveaboards allowed), Temple Quay (liveaboards allowed), St Augustine's Reach (liveaboards allowed), Hannover Pontoon (liveaboards allowed), Bristol Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and 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, 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Cardiff 7
- Swindon 15
- Newport 11
- Gloucester 15
- Bath 15
- Weston-super-Mare 15
- Barry 10
- Cwmbrân 10
- Bridgwater 3
- Trowbridge 15
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