Braunston Village
At the Heart of the Waterways

Boatyards & Boat Services


On this page - Marina - at Marina - at Bottom Lock - near Braunston Turn - by Phone

The Marina (01788 891373) has space for over 300 boats and also provides a whole range of services including diesel, pumpout, gas, blacking, repairs, boat sales and insurance. It has a small shop with a limited range of chandlery items and also a launderette.

 The following businesses surround the Marina:
Peter Nicholls Boats (01788 891823) - Boatbuilder of sea-going, narrow and wide beam steel boats.
David Thomas (01788 891181) - Specialist narrowboat builder - including Dutch-type Barges.
Shana Interiors (07837 975516 - Email) - Interior boat furnishings.
Tradline Rope & Fenders (01788 891761) - Fenders, anchors and all ropework.
AJ Canopies (01788 890651) - Boat canopies, covers and awnings.
Lockmaster Boats Ltd (01788 891504) - Fitters out.

The following firms are found at the bottom lock:
Braunston Boats (01788 891079) - Hull blacking, diesel, gas, pump-out and some moorings.
Ivy Bridge Marine (01327 704847(eves)) - Steelwork specialists.
Braunston Chandlers (01788 899041 E-mail)- A complete range of chandlery, open 7 days a week.
Wharf House Narrow Boats (01788 899041 E-mail) - Boat Fitting.
JG Marine Services (07071 226141,  Fax: 01788 891816, E-mail) - Boat repairs and servicing.
Union Canal Carriers (01788 890784) - Boat Hire, gas installations, boat repairs, hull blacking, diesel and gas.
Water Ouzel Cruises (01788 890784) - Self-drive Day Boat Hire.

The following firms are found at (or near) Braunston Turn:
Midland Chandlers (01788 891401) - Complete range of narrowboat chandlery.
Tony Redshaw (01788 899123) - Specialist Rebuilds/Conversions of Vintage Diesels & Hydraulic Drives.
Days Afloat (07733 010790) - Self-drive Day Boat Hire based at The Mill House.
Canal Arts (01788 890353) - Traditional Folk Art (including Roses & Castles) hand painted by Terence.

The following can be contacted by Phone:
Mike on nb Jubilee (07966 503609) delivers coal and diesel as he passes regularly along the GU and (in the winter) delivers coal (but not diesel) to boaters in the Marina. More details.
Flowers by Christine (01788 891932 or 0378 969500) - dry or silk flower arrangements for home or boat.
Beccy Roberts (01788 578954) - Signwriter.
Tony Ward, Boatmaster (01788 899105) - Boat handling tuition, skippering of public trip and private boats &c. also boat moves by water.
James Wichard (0751 961 974) - Comprehensive Boat Handling Courses.