Canals
Berths available
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure
Torksey, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Cruiser moorings near Retford
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,613 a year for a 10m cruiser (£2,120–£3,105 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 3 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £2,120 a year (Brayford Pool Marina) to £3,105 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,613 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 8.2m (27ft) at Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Retford: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 13.7km east of the centre. 0 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Shireoaks Marina
Worksop, Nottinghamshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Eastwood Lock L1 Leisure
Rotherham, South Yorkshire · River Don and Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation
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
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Newark Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torksey Lock L1 Leisure | 13.7km east | – | Berths available |
| Shireoaks Marina | 15km west | On request | Full |
| Eastwood Lock L1 Leisure | 29.4km north-west | – | Full |
| Brayford Pool Marina | 28.2km east | £2,120 | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | 29.7km south | £3,105 | Not reported |
| Newark Marina | 29.1km south | – | 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 cruiser cost near Retford?
Across the 2 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £2,120 a year at Brayford Pool Marina to £3,105 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £2,613 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Retford?
For a 10m cruiser, Brayford Pool Marina is cheapest at £2,120 a year in Lincoln.
Which cruiser moorings near Retford have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest cruiser mooring to Retford?
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 13.7km east of the centre of Retford, on the Fossdyke Canal.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Retford?
1 of the 6 say you can: Shireoaks Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). 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 and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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