Canals
Berths available
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure
Torksey, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Moorings with a pump-out near Retford
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
9 sites · 3 with space now · typical £5,042 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,690–£5,394 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites: 6 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure and Lincoln (Lowside) L1 Leisure Mooring.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,690 a year (Burton Waters Marina) to £5,394 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 2 is £5,042 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 8.2m (27ft) at Torksey Lock L1 Leisure.
- Of the 9, 8 have electric hook-up, 4 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Retford: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 13.7km east of the centre. 0 of the 9 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Lincoln (Lowside) L1 Leisure Mooring
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Shireoaks Marina
Worksop, Nottinghamshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Lincoln L1
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Full
Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure
Doncaster, South Yorkshire · Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigations
Prices not published
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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torksey Lock L1 Leisure | 13.7km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure | 14.4km north-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Lincoln (Lowside) L1 Leisure Mooring | 28.9km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Shireoaks Marina | 15km west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Lincoln L1 | 27.4km east | – | Yes | Full |
| Long Sandall Lock L1 Leisure | 27.6km north | – | Yes | Full |
| Burton Waters Marina | 24.3km east | £4,690 | Yes | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | 29.7km south | £5,394 | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Waterside & Marina | 28.2km south | 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 Retford?
Across the 2 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,690 a year at Burton Waters Marina to £5,394 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £5,042 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Retford?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Burton Waters Marina is cheapest at £4,690 a year in Lincoln.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Retford have space now?
3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure and Lincoln (Lowside) L1 Leisure Mooring. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Retford?
Torksey Lock L1 Leisure, 13.7km east of the centre of Retford, on the Fossdyke Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Retford?
3 of the 9 say you can: Shireoaks Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Lincoln L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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