Long-term moorings in Oxford

Oxford sits at the confluence of the River Thames (known locally as the Isis) and the River Cherwell, and is served by the southern end of the Oxford Canal, making it a natural hub for long-stay moorings in the South East. The city offers a handful of well-regarded marinas and private mooring sites, popular with liveaboards drawn to its walkable streets, excellent transport links, and proximity to the Cotswolds waterways network. Moorings in Oxford tend to fill quickly — the combination of a world-class university city and scenic river setting means demand consistently outstrips supply. Both canal narrowboats and river cruisers can find suitable berths, with facilities varying from basic towpath sites to fully serviced marina berths.