Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabot Cruising Club
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour, Bathurst Basin
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Wells
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Wells, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 1 with space now · 5 with a waiting list · typical £1,817 a year for a 10m boat (£68–£3,551 across 9 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 1 on a canal, 4 on rivers and 10 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Wapping Wharf, Mud Dock West, Redcliff Wharf, Temple Quay and Murhill.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £68 a year (Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club) to £3,551 a year (Bristol Marina); the middle of 9 is £1,817 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Saltford Marina.
- Of the 15, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 6 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Bristol City Council (7).
- Closest to Wells: Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club, 24.9km west of the centre. 0 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Wapping Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 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
Redcliff Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
£121 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Waiting list
Temple Quay
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£1,817 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Waiting list
Murhill
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire · Kennet & Avon Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club
Burnham on Sea, Somerset · River Brue
£68 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 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
Rivers
Portavon Waterside & Marina
Keynsham, Gloucestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Rivers
Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park
Bath, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Baltic Wharf
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Cruising Club | 26.6km north | On request | Berths available |
| Wapping Wharf | 26.6km north | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Mud Dock West | 26.9km north | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Redcliff Wharf | 26.9km north | £121 | Waiting list |
| Temple Quay | 27.3km north | £1,817 | Waiting list |
| Murhill | 28.6km north-east | – | Waiting list |
| Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club | 24.9km west | £68 | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | 25.1km north-east | £2,696 | Not reported |
| Bristol Marina | 26.6km north | £3,551 | Not reported |
| St Augustine's Reach | 26.7km north | £1,817 | Not reported |
| Hannover Pontoon | 26.8km north | £3,042 | Not reported |
| Portavon Waterside & Marina | 25.7km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Bath Waterside & Marina and Caravan Park | 26km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Baltic Wharf | 26.4km north | – | Not reported |
| Pooles Wharf Marina | 26.8km north | – | 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 Wells?
Across the 9 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £68 a year at Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club 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 Wells?
For a 10m boat, Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club is cheapest at £68 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Wells have space now?
1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabot Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Wells?
Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club, 24.9km west of the centre of Wells, on the River Brue.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Wells?
6 of the 15 say you can: Wapping Wharf (liveaboards allowed), Temple Quay (liveaboards allowed), Saltford Marina (liveaboards allowed), Bristol Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), St Augustine's Reach (liveaboards allowed) and Hannover Pontoon (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, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Wells
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Bristol 15
- Cardiff 7
- Newport 11
- Bath 15
- Weston-super-Mare 15
- Taunton 3
- Barry 10
- Cwmbrân 10
- Bridgwater 3
- Trowbridge 15
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