Find long-stay boat moorings near Daventry, Northamptonshire. Grand Union and Oxford Canal berths at Braunston.
Area
Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Type
Canal
Waterways
2 waterways
Moorings
6 listed
Location guide
Daventry lies close to Braunston, where the Grand Union Canal meets the Oxford Canal at one of the best-known junctions on the system. The area is dense with marinas, boatyards and long-stay moorings, and sits at the centre of nearly every Midlands cruising ring.
Yes. Long-term moorings on CRT-managed waterways require a current boat licence. River moorings under the Environment Agency require an EA boat registration. Most marinas handle this paperwork as part of the mooring agreement.
Most mooring fees include the berth space itself. Electricity, water, pump-out, and parking are often metered or charged separately. Always ask for a full breakdown before signing.
Most contracts run for 3, 6, or 12 months. Annual contracts are the most common. Monthly rolling agreements are available at some sites but usually at a premium. Notice periods are typically 1-3 months.
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