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The Oxford Canal is a historic and picturesque waterway in central England, running for 77 miles from Oxford to Coventry. Completed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the canal was originally built to transport coal from the Midlands to southern markets, playing a vital role in the region’s industrial development. Renowned for its winding, rural route, the Oxford Canal meanders through charming countryside, market towns, and traditional canal villages, with iconic narrow locks and distinctive lift bridges along the way. Today, the canal is popular with leisure boaters, walkers, and cyclists, offering tranquil towpaths, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful escape into the heart of the English countryside. Its blend of history, scenic beauty, and relaxed atmosphere makes the Oxford Canal a beloved feature of Britain’s canal network.

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.

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Chandlery and Marina
#281 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

South Ferryby Marina

Red Lane, South Ferriby, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6JH

  • Boat Sales
  • Chandlery
  • Diesel
Marina and Marine Engineers
#282 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

The Dry Dock Company, Newbury

Greenham Lock Marina, Ampere Rd, Newbury, RG14 5SN

  • Docking
  • Dry Dock
  • Maintenance
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engines
#283 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

Weaver Shipyard – Jalsea Marine Service

Weaver Shipyard, Saxons Lane, Northwich, CW8 1LB

  • Boat Sales
  • Docking
  • Maintenance
Marina
#284 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

St Olaves Marina

St Olaves, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HX

  • Hardstanding
  • Mains Electric
  • Maintenance
Marina
#285 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

Aldridge Marina

Brickyard Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8SR

  • Elsan
  • Facility for Narrowboats
  • Mains Electric
Marina
#286 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal
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Elms Moorings, Torksey Lock

Torksey Lock, Lincoln, LN1 2EH

  • Mooring
  • Online Moorings
  • Rural
Boat Sales, Glamping, Marina and Marine Engineers
#287 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

Fradley Marina

Daisy Ln, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7EW

  • Accommodation
  • Boat Sales
  • Docking
Boat Sales, Cafe, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#288 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal
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Devizes Marina

Devizes Marina, Horton Ave, Devizes, SN10 2RH

  • Boat Sales
  • Cafe
  • Chandlery
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#289 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

Hillmorton Wharf Marina

Crick Rd, Rugby CV21 4PW

  • Boat Sales
  • Diesel
  • Docking
Boat Sales, Chandlery, Marina and Marine Engineers
#290 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal

Hainsworths Boatyard

Hainsworths Boatyard Ltd, Bingley, BD16 4DR

  • Boat Sales
  • Chandlery
  • Diesel
Marina
#291 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal
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Ultimateberths

Bath

  • Mooring
Boat Sales, Marina and Marine Engineers
#292 Rated Marina on the Oxford Canal
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Mid Devon Moorings

Orchard Farm, East Manley, Tiverton, EX16 4NJ

  • Boat Sales
  • Diesel
  • Mains Electric
Boatyard
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Hebden Bridge Dry Dock

Hebden Bridge Dry Dock New Road Hebden Bridge HX7 8AD

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