Find long-stay boat moorings near Towcester, Northamptonshire. Grand Union Canal berths at Stoke Bruerne and Blisworth.
Area
Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Type
Canal
Waterways
1 waterway
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Towcester lies close to Stoke Bruerne and the Blisworth Tunnel, one of the great set-pieces of the Grand Union Canal and home to the Canal Museum. The surrounding stretch offers marina and towpath moorings in open Northamptonshire countryside, midway between London and Birmingham.
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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