Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Wembley
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
11 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £8,183 a year (Brentford Island) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 2 is £8,581 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 11, 9 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 7 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (8).
- Closest to Wembley: West London Motor Cruising Club, 1.5km south-west of the centre. All 11 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Kensal Green L1
Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Three Bridges L1 Leisure
Ealing, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hormead Wharf (East)
Paddington / Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Norwood Top Lock
Southall, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)
Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
West London Motor Cruising Club
Wembley, Greater London · Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
Prices not published
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.2km south-west | £8,979 | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 7.7km south | £8,183 | Berths available |
| Atlip Road L1 | 1.6km south | – | Full |
| Kensal Green L1 | 6.1km south-east | On request | Full |
| Three Bridges L1 Leisure | 6.7km south-west | – | Full |
| Hormead Wharf (East) | 7.1km south-east | On request | Full |
| Norwood Top Lock | 7.4km south-west | – | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Residential) | 8.3km south-east | – | Full |
| West London Motor Cruising Club | 1.5km south-west | – | Not reported |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 4.9km west | – | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 6.9km south-west | On request | 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 Wembley?
Across the 2 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £8,183 a year at Brentford Island to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,581 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Wembley?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which inland moorings near Wembley have space now?
2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Wembley?
West London Motor Cruising Club, 1.5km south-west of the centre of Wembley, on the Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Wembley?
7 of the 11 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Kensal Green L1 (liveaboards allowed), Blomfield Road (Residential) (liveaboards allowed), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (liveaboards allowed) and Willowtree 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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings near other towns
- London 11
- Croydon 3
- Basildon 3
- Ilford 10
- Chelmsford 3
- Walthamstow 14
- Hounslow 11
- Romford 9
- Wimbledon 6
- Orpington 5
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