Canals
Berths available
Braunston Marina
Braunston, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,170 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rugby
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,305 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,440–£3,170 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings) to £3,170 a year (Braunston Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,305 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunchurch Pools Marina.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 7 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3).
- Closest to Rugby: Barby Moorings, 4.7km south-east of the centre. 5 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Brinklow Waterside & Marina
Brinklow, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Dunchurch Pools Marina
Dunchurch, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
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Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
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Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices on request
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Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston Marina | 10km south | £3,170 | Yes | Berths available |
| Barby Moorings | 4.7km south-east | £1,440 | Yes | Not reported |
| Brinklow Waterside & Marina | 5.4km north-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Dunchurch Pools Marina | 5.6km south | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | 9.8km east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Yelvertoft Marina | 9.9km east | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Ventnor Waterside & Marina | 11.7km 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 Rugby?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings to £3,170 a year at Braunston Marina. The middle figure is £2,305 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rugby?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Barby Moorings is cheapest at £1,440 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rugby have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Braunston Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Rugby?
Barby Moorings, 4.7km south-east of the centre of Rugby, on the Oxford Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Rugby?
2 of the 7 say you can: Brinklow Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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