Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Talbot Wharf
The Boatyard, Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HN
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#41 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas on the Grand Western Canal
The Grand Western Canal is a historic waterway in southwest England, running for about 11 miles through the picturesque countryside of Devon between Tiverton and Lowdwells near the Somerset border. Originally envisioned as part of a much larger canal connecting the Bristol Channel to the English Channel, only the Devon section was completed, opening in 1814 to transport limestone, coal, and other goods. Renowned for its peaceful rural setting, the Grand Western Canal is now a cherished country park and local nature reserve, popular with walkers, cyclists, anglers, and boaters. The canal’s well-preserved towpaths, historic structures, and abundant wildlife make it a delightful destination for recreation and a living reminder of the region’s canal heritage.
Inland marinas and boatyards in the UK are important facilities that support boating on the country’s network of canals and rivers. They provide services such as boat moorings, repairs, maintenance, fuel, and supplies for boat owners and visitors. Many marinas are located along major waterways like the River Severn, the Trent and Mersey Canal, and the Grand Union Canal, making them convenient stopping points for people travelling by narrowboat or cruiser. Boatyards often specialise in building, repairing, or restoring boats, while marinas usually provide safe places to moor and access to facilities such as electricity, water, and showers. Today, inland marinas and boatyards also attract tourists and leisure boaters, helping to support local economies and keep the UK’s historic waterways active and well maintained.
Grand Western Canal's Best Boatyards, Moorings and Marinas in 2026
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#42 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales and Marina
#43 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Marina
#44 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Marina
Little Ouse Moorings
Little Ouse Farm, Brandon Creek, Southery,Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PR
Boat Sales, Glamping, Marina and Marine Engineers
#45 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Glamping, Marina and Marine Engineers
Fradley Marina
Daisy Ln, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7EW
Marina
#46 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#47 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Cafe, Caravans, Chandlery, Glamping, Marina and Marine Engineers
#48 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Cafe, Caravans, Chandlery, Glamping, Marina and Marine Engineers
OverWater Marina
Coole Lane, Audlem, Crewe, CW5 8AY
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Day Boat Hire, Marina and Marine Engineers
#49 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Day Boat Hire, Marina and Marine Engineers
Blackwater Meadow Marina
Birch Rd, Ellesmere, SY12 9DD
Marina
#50 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Marina
Aylesbury Circus Field Marina
Aylesbury Canal Society, Circus Field Basin, Aylesbury, HP20 1AP
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#51 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Whitchurch Marina
Wrexham Rd, Whitchurch, SY13 3AA
Glamping and Marina
#52 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Chandlery and Marina
#53 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Chandlery and Marina
Sileby Mill Boatyard
Mill Ln, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7UX
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#54 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Beeston Boat Services
Beeston Castle Wharf, Beeston, Tiverton, Tarporley, CW6 9NH
Camping, Caravans, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#55 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Camping, Caravans, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Kings Orchard Marina
Broad Ln, Huddlesford, Lichfield, WS13 8PY
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#56 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
Burton Waters Marina
Burton Lane End, Lincoln,Burton Lane End, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2WN
Marina and Marine Engineers
#57 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Accommodation, Cafe, Day Boat Hire and Marina
#58 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Accommodation, Cafe, Day Boat Hire and Marina
Goytre Wharf
Goytre Wharf, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engines
#59 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engines
Sowerby Bridge Basin
Shire Cruisers, The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AG.
Marina
#60 Rated Marina on the Grand Western Canal
