Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Wembley
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,183 a year for a 10m boat (£3,680–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 4 on canals and 3 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £3,680 a year (Brentford Dock Marina) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 30m (98ft) at Chiswick Pier.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Wembley: Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 6.2km south-west of the centre. All 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Hormead Wharf (East)
Paddington / Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)
Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kew Marine
Kew, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Chiswick Pier
Chiswick, London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.2km south-west | £8,979 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 7.7km south | £8,183 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Hormead Wharf (East) | 7.1km south-east | On request | pontoon berths | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Residential) | 8.3km south-east | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Brentford Dock Marina | 8km south | £3,680 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kew Marine | 7.5km south | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Chiswick Pier | 8.5km south | – | pontoon berths | 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 Wembley?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £3,680 a year at Brentford Dock Marina to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Wembley?
For a 10m boat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £3,680 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Wembley have space now?
2 of the 7 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 pontoon berth to Wembley?
Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 6.2km south-west of the centre of Wembley, on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm).
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Wembley?
3 of the 7 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement) and Blomfield Road (Residential) (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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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