Rivers
Berths available
Bardney Lock L1
Bardney, Lincolnshire · River Witham
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Lincoln
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,700 a year for a 10m boat (£2,120–£3,105 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 3 on canals and 4 on rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bardney Lock L1 and Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £2,120 a year (Brayford Pool Marina) to £3,105 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,700 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 8.2m (27ft) at Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 3 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Lincoln: Brayford Pool Marina, 1.2km north-east of the centre. 2 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure
Torksey, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Brayford Pool Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Brayford Pool, where the River Witham meets the Fossdyke Canal
£3,682 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Burton Waters Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Navigation
£4,690 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Kings Waterside & Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices on request
Rivers
Newark Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardney Lock L1 | 13.9km east | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Torksey Lock L1 Leisure | 14.6km north-west | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Brayford Pool Marina | 1.2km north-east | £2,120 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Burton Waters Marina | 4.1km north-west | £2,700 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | 26.5km south-west | £3,105 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kings Waterside & Marina | 22.7km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Newark Marina | 24.2km south-west | – | pontoon berths | 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 Lincoln?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £2,120 a year at Brayford Pool Marina to £3,105 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £2,700 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Lincoln?
For a 10m boat, Brayford Pool Marina is cheapest at £2,120 a year in Lincoln.
Which pontoon berths near Lincoln have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bardney Lock L1 and Torksey Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Lincoln?
Brayford Pool Marina, 1.2km north-east of the centre of Lincoln, on the Brayford Pool, where the River Witham meets the Fossdyke Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Lincoln?
1 of the 7 say you can: Kings Waterside & 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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