Canals
Burton Waters Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Navigation
£4,690 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a slipway near Retford
Sites with a slipway for launching and recovering trailed boats.
3 sites · typical £4,690 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,682–£5,394 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,682 a year (Brayford Pool Marina) to £5,394 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,690 a year.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- Closest to Retford: Burton Waters Marina, 24.3km east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Slipway | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Waters Marina | 24.3km east | £4,690 | Yes | Not reported |
| Brayford Pool Marina | 28.2km east | £3,682 | Yes | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | 29.7km south | £5,394 | 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 3 moorings with a slipway here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,682 a year at Brayford Pool Marina to £5,394 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £4,690 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a slipway near Retford?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brayford Pool Marina is cheapest at £3,682 a year in Lincoln.
Which moorings with a slipway near Retford have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest mooring with a slipway to Retford?
Burton Waters Marina, 24.3km east of the centre of Retford, on the Fossdyke Navigation.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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