Canals
Berths available
Pollington L1 Leisure
Pollington, East Riding of Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices not published
Canal moorings and marinas near Thorne
Marinas, basins and linear towpath moorings on the canal network: mostly narrowboats and widebeams, priced per foot or metre a year, with a navigation licence on top.
12 sites · 5 with space now · typical £3,373 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,750–£3,995 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 12 sites, all on canals.
- 5 of the 12 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Pollington L1 Leisure, Goole Marina, Keadby Lock L1 Leisure, Selby Boat Centre and West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,750 a year (Selby Boat Centre) to £3,995 a year (Staniland Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,373 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.9m (62ft) at Selby Boat Centre.
- Of the 12, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
- 1 of the 12 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (7).
- Closest to Thorne: Staniland Marina, 0.5km west of the centre. 4 of the 12 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Goole Marina
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire · Aire and Calder Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Keadby Lock L1 Leisure
Keadby, Lincolnshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Selby Boat Centre
Selby, North Yorkshire · Selby Canal
£2,750 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (from)
Canals
Berths available
West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bramwith Lock L1 Leisure
Barnby Dun, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Whitley Lock L1 Leisure
Selby, North Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Selby Lock
Selby, North Yorkshire · Selby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Castleford Cut L1 Leisure
Castleford, West Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices not published
Canals
Staniland Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
£3,995 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Blue Water Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
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Viking Marina
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollington L1 Leisure | 8.7km north-west | – | Berths available |
| Goole Marina | 10.7km north-east | – | Berths available |
| Keadby Lock L1 Leisure | 14.8km east | – | Berths available |
| Selby Boat Centre | 19.4km north | from £2,750 | Berths available |
| West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure | 27.1km south-east | – | Berths available |
| Bramwith Lock L1 Leisure | 7.2km west | – | Full |
| Whitley Lock L1 Leisure | 15km north-west | On request | Full |
| Selby Lock | 20km north | – | Full |
| Castleford Cut L1 Leisure | 28.9km north-west | – | Full |
| Staniland Marina | 0.5km west | £3,995 | Not reported |
| Blue Water Marina | 1.2km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Viking Marina | 11.2km north-east | – | 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 Thorne?
Across the 2 canal moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,750 a year at Selby Boat Centre to £3,995 a year at Staniland Marina. The middle figure is £3,373 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest canal moorings and marinas near Thorne?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Selby Boat Centre is cheapest at £2,750 a year.
Which canal moorings and marinas near Thorne have space now?
5 of the 12 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Pollington L1 Leisure, Goole Marina, Keadby Lock L1 Leisure, Selby Boat Centre and West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest canal marina or mooring to Thorne?
Staniland Marina, 0.5km west of the centre of Thorne, on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal.
Can you live aboard at canal moorings and marinas near Thorne?
1 of the 12 say you can: Selby Boat Centre (liveaboards allowed). 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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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