Inland - Canals

Willowtree Marina, located on the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal in West London, offers that rare combination of easy accessibility, security and attractiveness for so many canal based activities. There is a quiet pride in what is on offer here and we hope you will feel this too. Willowtree Marina has set its sights on becoming a leader on the Inland Waterways. A desire to uphold the best of our canal past has been coupled to a management commitment for Customer Care, Quality Assurance and Environmental Protection.

Pyrford Marina lies alongside the River Wey Navigation which stretches over 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. The marina is located in a tranquil and beautiful spot and is within 3 hours cruising of the Thames, which then allows access on to the Kennet & Avon Canal at Reading and the Grand Union Canal at Brentford. There is direct access from the Wey Navigation on to the Basingstoke Canal.

High Line Yachting has been established for over 30 years. We operate from three boatyards located West of London and offer every facility to the boat owner on the Inland Waterways. We operate the well known Boatman’s Cabin Company and in conjunction with Virginia Currer Marine we offer probably the largest selection of narrowboats on brokerage in the South of England.

Built in 1997 Frouds Bridge Marina on the Kennet & Avon Canal is situated about half way between Newbury (11 miles) and the River Thames at Reading (12 miles) and provides all the amenities that boaters now require.

To find us by road, turn South into Frouds Lane off the A4 trunk road about 1 mile to the east of Woolhampton village.

After crossing the railway and canel bridges turn right into our entrance between the converted farm buildings and follow the road to the marina.

Whether you use boats every day as part of your work or you're a fair weather sailor, it's good to know that you can rely on someone to look after both you and your craft.

Caley Marina has been supplying and maintaining boats for people just like you for over forty years. We know a thing or two about keeping your boat serviceable and seaworthy.

White Bear Marina (BWML) Situated in Adlington, Lancashire, we are the largest marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Linked to over 2000 miles of inland waterways, the marina attracts many visitors from all walks of life including cyclists, anglers, walker and boat owners. Located just a few miles from both the M6 (J27) and M61 (J6).

We are delighted that White Bear Marina has recently received 3 Gold Anchors from The Yacht Harbour Association's prestigious award scheme.

Glasson Basin Marina is a secure, well sheltered marina situated on the North West coast near to the historical city of Lancaster in the wildlife rich Lune Estuary where the Lancaster Canal meets the sea. Glasson Dock is a working sea port, with views across the Morecombe Bay to the Fells of the Lakes District to the north and Blackpool Tower to the south. The marina is easily accessible from the M6 motorway junction 33 if approaching from the south, or junction 34 if approaching from the north.

Galgate is a rural village close to the south of Lancaster. Just off the A6, and near Junction 33 of the M6, the marina has excellent access to the motorway network and to public transport. 

It is within easy reach of Lancaster's many tourist and leisure attractions as well as the surrounding countryside and coastal areas. 

With the opening of the Millennium Ribble Link, Galgate and the Lancaster Canal have access to the rest of England's inland waterway network.

Barton Grange Marina sits in a beautiful countryside location and enjoys some truly breathtaking views.

The scenic Lancaster canal is ready for you to explore with an array of pubs and restaurants bordering its banks. Close to the historic market town of Garstang and ideally located between the cities of Preston and Lancaster, it really is the ideal location for any canal enthusiast.

Aspley Wharf Marina Located in the heart of Huddersfield, featuring floating pontoon and bankside moorings, with electricity, water and wifi for 35 canal boats. All aspects of boat servicing provided by qualified marine, electrical and gas safe registered engineers. We supply gas, diesel, coat, pump out and laundry facilities.

Welcome to Apperley Bridge Marina. Part of the prestigious Waterfront Mews development. We offer secure, quality long term moorings on the picturesque Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Leeds and Bingley.

The 164 berth Marina is adjacent to Ripon Racecourse on the Boroughbridge Road. Ripon is one of the smallest cities in England. Pictureque with medieval and georgian buildings lining twisty lanes. The market square leads to the cathedral and Minstergate. Ripon Racecourse Marina is located to the south of the City on Boroughbridge Road. It is situated on the Ripon Canal and is deal for a short cruise into the City or onto the Ure. You can easily stroll along the canal walk into the City Centre where you will find an abundance of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.

Whispering Reeds Boats Ltd was founded in 1962 by Jack Tusting, a Norwich builders merchant and Frank Chettleburgh, a local farmer. Both were involved with Hickling Broad Sailing Club, and it was always said that they bought the old Beales Boatyard on this site to ‘stop the big boys moving in’. 

The boatyard was quickly established as a holiday business, letting houseboats, holiday cruisers and day boats as well as managing moorings and carrying out repairs and maintenance. This remains the company’s core business to this day.

Near to historic Chester, this new quality 300 berth marina opened in April 2009.

Incorporating all the latest technology the secure marina is ideally situated for a choice of idyllic cruising routes.

The marina buildings are heated by renewable energy systems including air source heat pumps and solar panels. We recycle over 70% of our waste.

Wide shallow margins , two nature ponds and an nesting island will provide habitat for a wide variety of aquatic flora and forna.

Swanley Bridge Marina is a brand new 315 berth marina. This pristine development is located on the beautiful Llangollen Canal just two miles from the junction of the Shropshire Union.

The rural setting includes 10 acres of water and a seven acre wood, providing a spectacular environment to moor your boat. The Marina is only two miles from the market town of Nantwich in Cheshire and easily accessible from the M6 motorway, just 15 minutes drive away.

OverWater Marina is on the Shropshire Union Canal, next to Bridge 80 and just an 8 minute cruise from the bottom of the Audlem flight. We are surrounded by beautiful Cheshire farmland, and next to the River Weaver valley. The busy canal village of Audlem is a relaxing 20 minute towpath walk away. We offer a range of Cheshire moorings on the Shropshire Union Canal.

Audlem is a vibrant and well kept canal–side village with a range of shops, tea and coffee rooms and pubs including the famous Shroppie Fly. The Audlem Mill Canal Shop runs a range of canal craft activities.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina is the perfect base for private and share boat owners looking for a full range of facilities. Ideally situated at the heart of Cheshire’s canal network, the established marina offers a full range of services including a well-stocked chandlery, workshops, hardstanding and brokerage all with experienced staff to carry out your work or advise you on site.

Our beautiful Ashwood Marina offers towpath moorings in a private environment. Customers moor their vessels within a parkland setting, so enabling them to choose between cruising the beautiful Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal and adjacent rings, and/or using their boat as a haven where they can picnic on the bank alongside.

On site support comprises brokerage, brand new boat building service, a service and repair facility, canopy and upholstery services and a small social club.

Calcutt Boats is a longstanding and well respected boatyard located at the centre of England's Inland Waterways.

When first established over 40 years ago, we started our famous hire fleet and have grown to encompass a full range of canal boat services and facilities.

The Caen Hill Marina is a 250 berth narrow boat mar ina Located at the base of the iconic Caen Hill Lock flight, a famous landmark on the Kennet and Avon c anal system. The lock flight contains twenty nine lo cks in a two and a quarter mile stretch of waterway connecting the historic town of Devizes to the can al system to the west.

We are snugly nestled at Gayton Junction on the Grand Union Canal, offering a wealth of cruising options in every direction, making this a popular choice for moorers. We are situated between Northampton and the charming market town of Towcester, adjacent to the A43 and easily accessible from the M1.

Located on the Grand Union just to the south of Hemel hempstead (between locks 67 and 68), Apsley Marina, built in 2003, is a compact mooring which is part of a small regeneration project, providing boaters, either with the perfect stopping off place on your journey, or as a complete more permanent mooring.

We are delighted that Apsley Marina has recently received 3 Gold Anchors from The Yacht Harbour Association's prestigious award scheme.

Alvechurch Marina is located by the Worcester Birmingham Canal on the outskirts of the village of Alvechurch Worcestershire, and conveniently adjacent to the railway station.

We are a family company, offering holiday hire boats in Yorkshire since 1980. We also offer private moorings in Sowerby Bridge, with full boatyard services and repairs.
Our fantastic team brings huge skill to looking after the boats, and great care to looking after our customers.

Lemonroyd Marina is a quaint marina situated on the outskirts of Castleford, West Yorkshire on the Aire and Calder Navigation. Lemonroyd Marina offers moorings for up to 85 boats including narrowboats, wide-beams and canal cruisers. Local shops are situated in the village of Methley. Local walks throughout the delightful Methley Woods.

We are delighted that Lemonroyd Marina has recently received 1 Gold Anchor from The Yacht Harbour Association's prestigious award scheme.

Our family business was started as Lincoln Marina in 1988 and was originally based alongside Brayford Pool in Lincoln. However, the business outgrew the facilities there and we moved to a new marina development at Burton Waters on the outskirts of Lincoln, and into new large purpose built buildings.Our facilities here at Burton Waters include a sales suite alongside the Marina and large workshops facilities, which include boat repairs, joinery, electronics and engineering.

Is Whixall home to Britains most rural canal marina? Journey down the Prees Branch off the Llangollen Canal, surrounded by fields and farms, framed by mighty oaks close by important nature reserves, and hear the dawn chorus and laughing water fowl greet another day. Here you will find Whixall Marina - a tranquil haven for painted boats.

We are delighted that Whixall Marina has recently received 4 Gold Anchors from The Yacht Harbour Association's prestigious award scheme.

Trinity Marinas, set on the beautiful Ashby Canal, is a 120 berth, fully serviced marina. Located in Central England, with excellent motorway and road networks, the Ashby Canal also provides lock free cruising, through picturesque countryside.

The marina provides high quality floating pontoons, with electricity to each finger pier and water points conveniently located for easy access. There are shower and toilet facilities, laundry, Elsan points, pump-out, diesel and a well stocked chandlers and grocery store, also stocking local produce and giftware.

Pillings Lock Marina is a new breed of marina to the East Midlands area, Leicestershire. Situated ideally for cruising any part of the canal & river network, it's modern facilities raise the standard of a traditional inland marina and bring them into the 21st century.

It's setting is idyllic and peaceful whilst only being minutes away from main transport links. Driving from the marina will get you into the city centres of Nottingham, Leicester or Derby within 35 minutes.

Nottingham Marina offers excellent moorings for Class 1 (high usage) and Class 2 (leisure) boaters who require superb facilities in the city centre of Nottingham. The marina has 200 narrow boat and cruiser moorings on fixed pontoons.

Before the marina was built Willington Lake was a private fishery, enjoyed by a few solitary fishermen but hardly anyone else. Now it is a bustling destination, very popular with boaters, holidaymakers in the luxury lodges and casual visitors coming to marvel at the largest inland marina in Europe. It is also incredibly popular with wildlife!

Built in 2002 with a second basin opened in 2004 Kings Bromley Marina offers 275 secure narrow boat berths in a beatuifully landscaped rural setting within 20 minutes of the M6 toll.

Located on the Trent and Mersey Canal a few miles from Fradley Junction.

This quality marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Great Haywood was completed in July 2007

The marina is situated close to the historic junction of the Staffs & Worcs Canal and offers a wide choice of scenic cruising routes.

Great Haywood still has that friendly village atmosphere and boaters are particularly welcome. Largely unspoilt, due to the A51 bypass, the village has all the amenities to ensure you have a pleasant stay when you visit your boat.

Braunston Marina is ideally located for the canal enthusiast. It lies at the crossroads of the Grand Union and Oxford canals, and indeed of the whole waterways. The opportunities for exploration are near limitless.

The Marina itself is easily located by road lying beside the A45 between Daventry and Rugby. It is only 20 minutes from junction 16 on the M1, under an hour from Birmingham, and two hours from London.