Northampton Marina
Channel leading past the weir to Northampton Marina and the sluices.
Also known as: Becket's Park Marina
Portage point, Riverside Walk, Northampton NN1 1EY, United Kingdom
Victoria Promenade Becket's Park Northampton
Victoria Promenade Becket's Park Northampton
Northampton Marina
is a place on the waterways
on the River Nene (main river) between
Cogenhoe Lock No 7 (6 miles
and 6 locks
to the east) and
Northampton Junction (Junction of River Nene and GU Northampton Branch) (2½ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Cogenhoe Lock No 7 is Northampton Lock No 1 (Mitre gates at both ends of this lock);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Northampton Junction is Wathen Wigg Bridge;
½ furlongs
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor) , mooring rings or bollards are available. Overnight mooring for visitors is welcomed and costs £10 a night (2019) for visitors, excluding electricity. Tel. 01604 604344
Facilities: chemical toilet disposal, boater-operated pump-out, rubbish disposal, showers, toilets, water point, glass recycling, paper recycling, tin can recycling and laundrette.
The place is a Marina.
You can wind here.
| Becket's Park Sluice Exit | 2½ furlongs | |
| Becket's Park Footbridge | 1 furlong | |
| Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 | ¾ furlongs | |
| University Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Northampton Lock No 1 | ½ furlongs | |
| Northampton Marina | ||
| Wathen Wigg Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Northampton Embankment Moorings | ¾ furlongs | |
| South Bridge (Northampton) | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Northampton Junction | 2½ furlongs | |
| Westbridge Arm Junction | 2¾ furlongs | |
User contributed information about Northampton Marina
Constructed as part of the regeneration of Northampton Waterfront, the marina has berths for 80 boats on a leisure, part residential and full residential basis.
The marina will supply EA visitor's licences and navigation keys on request for boaters coming down from the Grand Union, Northampton Arm. There is no need to get the licence in advance.
The marina is close to the centre of Northampton, with a large supermarket a five minute walk away, and the town centre facilties including bus station within 10 minutes walk. The rail station is about 15 minutes walk away.
The facility also includes:
Electric hook up (supplied in multiples of £1),
WiFi,
A BBQ area which is often used by visitors and residents during the summer,
Note that the pump-out and free water points replaced the EA pump-out and water point formerly just below lock 1 on the Nene.
Information last edited Wednesday the 3rd of April, 2019 at 1:08 PM by Peter Stockdale.
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- Northampton Marina website, including guide to River Nene EA facilities and links to EA navigation notices & river conditions
- Northampton Marina is located on the River Nene by the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Visitor, permanent, residential and winter moorings available.
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:White Mills Marina Entrance — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Gayton Services — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne) — 9 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne)
Wellingborough Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Stowe Hill Water Point — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
Watford Pumping Station — 19 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Pumping Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Nearest rubbish disposal
The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:White Mills Marina Entrance — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Gayton Services — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Waterside Café — 9 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
Church Street Aqueduct — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Church Street Aqueduct
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76 — 19 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Newport Pagnell Road Bridge No 76
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
The nearest chemical toilet disposal is here. Others are at:Gayton Services — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Wellingborough Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Stoke Bruerne Services — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Watford Top Lock No 7 — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Watford Top Lock No 7
Nearest place to turn
Northampton Junction — 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Winding Hole below Railway Bridge — 6¾ furlongs away
Travel to Westbridge Arm Junction, then on the River Nene (Westbridge Arm) to Winding Hole below Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Winding Hole — 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Northampton Lock Winding Hole
Nunn Mills Sluice Exit — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Abington Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Clifford Hill Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole
Gayton Junction — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Bugbrooke Winding Hole — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Bugbrooke Winding Hole
Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole — 8 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Tunnel Winding Hole
Heyford Fields Marina — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Fields Marina
Heyford Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Winding Hole
Upper Wellingborough Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Nearest self-operated pump-out
The nearest self-operated pump-out is here. Others are at:Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Wellingborough Visitor Moorings — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Whilton Marina — 15 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
Nearest boatyard pump-out
White Mills Marina Entrance — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Blisworth Marina — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Heyford Fields Marina — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Heyford Fields Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 11 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Yardley Wharf — 12 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Yardley Wharf
Welton Hythe Marina — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
Welton Haven Marina — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Haven Marina
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