Boat facilities and services

From water points to dry docks, find out about the different services available for your boat and where to find them.

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Narrowboat decorated with Union Jack bunting passes moored boats and pedestrians on a busy stretch of the canal, with bars and restaurants lining the towpath.

Read our customer service facilities policy

Book moorings and passage online, in advance. You can also update your contact details, tell us you've sold your boat or buy your boat licence

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Booking a dry dock online

You'll find a number of dry dock facilities around the country that you can hire to carry out repairs or maintenance to craft

Canal & River Trust sign saying 'Boaters' facilities Ellesmere' with illustrations of toilets, water, bins, and disposal point

Toilets and showers

You'll find boater' shower and toilet facilities at intervals along our canals and river network

Boats moored on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in summer

Water points and sewage disposal

You'll find water points at various places along the canals and rivers, along with toilets and special units for emptying Elsans and Portapottis

Recycling bins for boaters use in Little Venice, London

Rubbish and recycling

We have hundreds of waterside waste disposal facilities for waterway users, some with recycling facilities

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Boat breakdowns

You can search our boat services listings to find a nearby boatyard, or contact River Canal Rescue, who'll come out to you

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port reception

Buy keys, cards and more

You can buy keys, handcuff keys, electricity cards and more from our online shop, third-party retailers, marinas and chandleries

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Visit the shop

Buy your keys and electricity cards online

Help care for the environment

You can help us to care for our canals and rivers by using environmentally-friendly cleaning products, disposing of waste in the correct places and recycling wherever posible. To find out more about caring for the environment check out The Green Blue's helpful website.

Last Edited: 04 September 2024

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