Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Southall
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
11 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£6,392–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites: 10 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- 2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
- Keeping a waiting list: Cowley South (Off-side).
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £6,392 a year (Brentford Dock Marina) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 11, 8 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 5 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (7).
- Closest to Southall: Willowtree Marina, 1.2km north of the centre. All 11 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
Cowley South (Off-side)
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Norwood Top Lock
Southall, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Three Bridges L1 Leisure
Ealing, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bulls Bridge Moorings
Hayes, west London, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 2km north | £8,979 | Yes | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 5.4km south-east | £8,183 | Yes | Berths available |
| Cowley South (Off-side) | 7.9km west | – | Yes | Waiting list |
| Norwood Top Lock | 1.3km south-east | – | Yes | Full |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 1.7km south-east | – | Yes | Full |
| Bulls Bridge Moorings | 2.3km south-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 2.4km south-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Brentford Dock Marina | 5.9km south-east | £6,392 | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 1.2km north | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 3.6km north | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Packet Boat Waterside & Marina | 7.5km west | 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 Southall?
Across the 3 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £6,392 a year at Brentford Dock Marina to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Southall?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £6,392 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Southall have space now?
2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Southall?
Willowtree Marina, 1.2km north of the centre of Southall, on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm).
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Southall?
5 of the 11 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Willowtree Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed) and Packet Boat 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, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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