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Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1
Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Liveaboard moorings near Towcester
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.
3 sites · typical £2,920 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,275–£3,565 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,275 a year (Northampton Marina) to £3,565 a year (Gayton Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,920 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Northampton Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Closest to Towcester: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1, 5.8km east of the centre. 2 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Northampton Marina
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£1,310 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 | 5.8km east | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Gayton Marina | 7.2km north-east | £3,565 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Not reported |
| Northampton Marina | 13.1km north-east | £2,275 | Residential moorings with planning consent | 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 Towcester?
Across the 2 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,275 a year at Northampton Marina to £3,565 a year at Gayton Marina. The middle figure is £2,920 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings near Towcester?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Northampton Marina is cheapest at £2,275 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings near Towcester have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest liveaboard mooring to Towcester?
Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1, 5.8km east of the centre of Towcester, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Towcester?
All 3 say you can: Stoke Bruerne (Residential) L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Northampton 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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