Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
St Katharine Docks Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near London
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of London, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 2 with space now · typical £46,944 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£46,944–£46,944 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 11 on canals and 4 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: St Katharine Docks Marina and Imperial Wharf Marina.
- Only St Katharine Docks Marina publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £46,944 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 40m (131ft) at St Katharine Docks Marina.
- Of the 15, 15 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 3 visitor berths.
- 7 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (10).
- Closest to London: Battlebridge Moorings, 3km north of the centre. All 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Imperial Wharf Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Ice Wharf Marina
London, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Fife Terrace
Islington, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Wharf Road L1 Leisure
Islington, Greater London · Regents Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Lisson Grove L1 Leisure
Paddington / Marylebone, Greater London · Regents Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Leisure)
Paddington, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Little Venice Pool L1 Leisure
Paddington, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Sturts Lock L1
Islington / Hoxton, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)
Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Talavera Moorings
Hackney, Greater London · Regents Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hormead Wharf (East)
Paddington / Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Battlebridge Moorings
King's Cross, London, Greater London · Regent's Canal
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Chelsea Harbour Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Limehouse Waterside & Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine Docks Marina | 3.9km east | £46,944 | Berths available |
| Imperial Wharf Marina | 5.3km south-west | On request | Berths available |
| Ice Wharf Marina | 3km north | On request | Full |
| Fife Terrace | 3.1km north | – | Full |
| Wharf Road L1 Leisure | 3.5km north-east | On request | Full |
| Lisson Grove L1 Leisure | 3.6km north-west | – | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Leisure) | 4km north-west | – | Full |
| Little Venice Pool L1 Leisure | 4km west | – | Full |
| Sturts Lock L1 | 4km north-east | On request | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Residential) | 4.3km west | – | Full |
| Talavera Moorings | 5.3km north-east | – | Full |
| Hormead Wharf (East) | 5.6km west | On request | Full |
| Battlebridge Moorings | 3km north | On request | Not reported |
| Chelsea Harbour Marina | 5.1km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Limehouse Waterside & Marina | 6.2km east | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which moorings and marinas near London have space now?
2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: St Katharine Docks Marina and Imperial Wharf Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to London?
Battlebridge Moorings, 3km north of the centre of London, on the Regent's Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near London?
7 of the 15 say you can: Ice Wharf Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Fife Terrace (residential moorings with planning consent), Sturts Lock L1 (liveaboards allowed), Blomfield Road (Residential) (liveaboards allowed), Talavera Moorings (liveaboards allowed), Battlebridge Moorings (liveaboards allowed) and Limehouse 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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Luton 15
- Croydon 15
- Basildon 15
- Ilford 15
- Reading 15
- Southend-on-Sea 15
- Enfield 15
- Harrow 15
- Tottenham 15
- High Wycombe 15
Compare
- London vs Tottenham 11
- London vs Wembley 10
- London vs Southall 13
- London vs Uxbridge 14
- London vs Walton-on-Thames 12
- London vs Twickenham 10
- Hampstead vs London 14
- Hoddesdon vs London 12
- Chiswick vs London 13
- London vs Northolt 10
- London vs Rickmansworth 11
- London vs Staines-upon-Thames 10
- London vs Molesey 14
- Brentford vs London 11
- Chertsey vs London 12
- London vs Weybridge 13
- Bow Locks vs London 21
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