Crick Waterside & Marina 

Come for the quiet, stay for the boat show  

Take a break from city life by mooring up with us at Crick Marina – it’s super peaceful here. The calm waters and green fields make it feel almost like a country retreat, but you’ve still got all the modern stuff you’d expect from a first-class marina – so you can relax straight into your life on the water.  

For a place this quiet, you’d be surprised how well connected it is. The town of Rugby is only a few miles away – it’s got loads of shops, bars and restaurants to explore. For more shopping options, you’ve got Northampton, which is a half-an-hour drive from the marina. It’s also a handy spot for commuters – the M1 is only a mile away.  

The marina is also home to the famous Crick Boat Show, which gives you a chance to see some of the country’s best-looking boats (and eat some great food). Trust us, you’ll never want to leave.  

We’ve got all your practical needs covered with a full array of Aquavista brilliant basics that you’d expect from modern waterside living including: 

Safety & security 

• The marina isn’t open to the general public and is located on the canal off-side 
• A secure marina with a gated entrance, CCTV and staff who live onsite 
• All jetties have a non-slip surface and are well-lit at night 
• 24-hour emergency call-out  

Facilities 

• Modern toilet and shower facilities, open 24/7 - NEW FACILITIES COMING MARCH 2025
• Laundrette, open 24/7 
• Ample parking with unloading bays close to jetties 
• Electric car charging 
• Refuse and recycling facilities  
• Dog walking field
• Dog shower - COMING MARCH 2025
• Community pergola for social events

Services 

• Fully serviced jetties with metered electricity and water 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Diesel, Calor Gas, coal and logs for sale
• Pump-out and Elsan disposal 
• Fully enclosed dry dock 
• Boat sales office

Your mooring options at Crick Waterside & Marina are:

• Residential moorings - call the marina your official home.
• Leisure moorings - suitable for narrowboats and cruisers and great for spending holidays and long weekends on your boat.
• Visitor moorings - for short term stopovers on the Grand Union Canal.
• Winter moorings - for boaters who need a safe haven for the winter

If you choose an annual contract, either residential or leisure, as well as access to all of the facilities you also receive:

• Explore 100 – Free stop-overs at other marinas in the Aquavista group
• Moor Benefits – Access to our exclusive Moor Benefits programme including 10% Diesel
• A choice of payment options – annual, quarterly Direct Debit or monthly Direct Debit
• Regular newsletters and surveys – We make sure you’re up to date with any important news about our marinas, and we love getting your feedback on how we’re doing

Residential mooring package - LAUNCHED JANUARY 2025

A residential mooring means that Crick would be your legally recognised residence and you could officially call it your home. You would also receive a host of other benefits including:

• A registered UK postal address and post box - all your mail can be delivered to a lockable post box at the marina, and you can use the marina address to register for doctors and schools etc.
• Free council tax when choosing a composite council tax option
• A secure parcel collection point for your parcels
• A 2000L Keter storage box to store your belongings securely, including your bikes.
• One free wash & dry per week in our upgraded laundry facility
• One free pump out per month
• Access to Vivup Lifestyle Discounts – discounts on lots of high street brands and supermarkets

Just a heads up, Crick Waterside & Marina can only accommodate narrowboats and cruisers of all lengths, so we can’t accommodate wide beams. Make sure to check your boat’s size before planning a visit!

Things to do in the local area

Crick Marina is a really peaceful spot to moor but there’s still loads to do nearby. For commuters, you’re only a two-minute drive from junction 18 of the M1 – although you wouldn’t know it once you’re here (seriously, it’s so quiet). You’ve also got Northampton and Rugby within easy reach, which you get to by car or bus (the bus stop is at the bottom of our drive).  

But you don’t need to go that far for things to do – it’s only a couple of minutes’ walk into Crick, which is a lovely little village. You’ll find everything you need there, including a Post Office, Co-op, hairdresser’s, doctor’s surgery, café, a working men’s club and three great pubs. There’s also a monthly craft market, which you’ll find at the school on the main road, and a really old church (which is just nice to look at). When you’re walking into the village, be sure to stop by the garden centre too.  

Perfectly placed on the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal, Crick Marina gives you 21 miles of lock-free cruising – along with easy access to all the major cruising routes. Whether you’re looking for relaxed weekends afloat or some serious time on the water, you’ve got it all here.  

Contact our friendly Waterside Crew: 

Crick Waterside & Marina is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Sunday. 

You can call us on 01788 824034 and we will be more than happy to help you or arrange an appointment to view the marina.

During seasonal and bank holidays our typical office hours may vary, please call the waterside office before making a visit.