Canals
Berths available
Weltonfield Marinas
Daventry, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Daventry
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,710 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,170 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Weltonfield Marinas and Braunston Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,170 a year (Braunston Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,710 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunchurch Pools Marina.
- Of the 8, 8 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 7 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).
- Closest to Daventry: Weltonfield Marinas, 4.6km north-east of the centre. 5 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Willows Marina
Weedon, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£2,400 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Dunchurch Pools Marina
Dunchurch, Northamptonshire · Oxford 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
Canals
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weltonfield Marinas | 4.6km north-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Braunston Marina | 4.7km north-west | £3,170 | Yes | Berths available |
| Willows Marina | 8.3km south-east | £2,400 | Yes | Not reported |
| Barby Moorings | 9.9km north | £1,440 | Yes | Not reported |
| Heyford Fields Marina | 10.7km south-east | £3,020 | Yes | Not reported |
| Dunchurch Pools Marina | 9.2km north-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina | 10.2km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | 10.3km north | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Daventry?
Across the 4 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV 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 £2,710 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Daventry?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Daventry have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Weltonfield Marinas and Braunston Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Daventry?
Weltonfield Marinas, 4.6km north-east of the centre of Daventry, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Daventry?
2 of the 8 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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