Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Moorings and marinas near Thornbury
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Thornbury, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 5 with space now · 4 with a waiting list · typical £1,817 a year for a 10m boat (£121–£3,551 across 10 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 3 on canals, 1 on a river and 11 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina, Purton South L1 Leisure, Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure and Cabot Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Temple Quay, Redcliff Wharf, Mud Dock West and Wapping Wharf.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £121 a year (Redcliff Wharf) to £3,551 a year (Bristol Marina); the middle of 10 is £1,817 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Lydney Harbour.
- Of the 15, 2 have electric hook-up and 2 visitor berths.
- 5 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Bristol City Council (7) and Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Thornbury: Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Sharpness Marina
Sharpness, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Purton South L1 Leisure
Berkeley, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabot Cruising Club
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour, Bathurst Basin
Prices on request
Rivers
Waiting list
Temple Quay
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m cruiser
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Redcliff Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
£121 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Mud Dock West
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Wapping Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
St Augustine's Reach
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portishead Cruising Club
Pill, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Baltic Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Harbour | 11.5km north | £849 | Berths available |
| Sharpness Marina | 12.7km north | On request | Berths available |
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 13.9km north-east | £2,722 | Berths available |
| Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure | 16.6km north-east | £2,382 | Berths available |
| Cabot Cruising Club | 18.6km south | On request | Berths available |
| Temple Quay | 17.7km south | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Redcliff Wharf | 18.2km south | £121 | Waiting list |
| Mud Dock West | 18.3km south | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Wapping Wharf | 18.6km south | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| St Augustine's Reach | 18.5km south | £1,817 | Not reported |
| Hannover Pontoon | 18.5km south | £3,042 | Not reported |
| Bristol Marina | 18.8km south | £3,551 | Not reported |
| Portishead Cruising Club | 17.8km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Pooles Wharf Marina | 18.6km south | – | Not reported |
| Baltic Wharf | 19km 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 boat cost near Thornbury?
Across the 10 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £121 a year at Redcliff Wharf to £3,551 a year at Bristol Marina. The middle figure is £1,817 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Thornbury?
For a 10m boat, Redcliff Wharf is cheapest at £121 a year in Bristol.
Which moorings and marinas near Thornbury have space now?
5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lydney Harbour, Sharpness Marina, Purton South L1 Leisure, Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure and Cabot Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Thornbury?
Lydney Harbour, 11.5km north of the centre of Thornbury, on the River Severn.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Thornbury?
5 of the 15 say you can: Temple Quay (liveaboards allowed), Wapping Wharf (liveaboards allowed), St Augustine's Reach (liveaboards allowed), Hannover Pontoon (liveaboards allowed) and Bristol 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Thornbury
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Bristol 15
- Cardiff 7
- Swindon 15
- Newport 11
- Gloucester 15
- Cheltenham 15
- Bath 15
- Weston-super-Mare 15
- Barry 10
- Cwmbrân 10
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