Canals
Berths available
Purton South L1 Leisure
Berkeley, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thornbury
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
3 sites · 2 with space now · typical £6,167 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£6,167–£6,167 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- 2 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure.
- Only Bristol Marina publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £6,167 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21m (69ft) at Bristol Marina.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Thornbury: Purton South L1 Leisure, 13.9km north-east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire · Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purton South L1 Leisure | 13.9km north-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure | 16.6km north-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Bristol Marina | 18.8km south | £6,167 | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thornbury have space now?
2 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Purton South L1 Leisure and Patch Bridge South L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Thornbury?
Purton South L1 Leisure, 13.9km north-east of the centre of Thornbury, on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Thornbury?
1 of the 3 say you can: 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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