Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina

Set at the junction of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals, in the Warwickshire countryside, moor with us at Wigrams Turn on a Residential or Leisure mooring and enjoy the best of waterside life.

If you’re a Leisure boater looking for somewhere with plenty of cruising routes, you’ll fall in love with Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina. You’ve got three cruising directions on your doorstep and miles and miles of open countryside to explore. We also offer residential moorings, so you could make this peaceful spot your permanent home.

You’ll be well looked after at Wigrams Turn Marina. The Aquavista team, led by Marina Manager Garry are a lovely bunch who go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your time on the water.

We’ve got all your practical needs covered with our Aquavista brilliant basics that you’d expect from modern waterside living. This includes: 

Safety & Security 

• A secure marina with gated access and CCTV monitoring
• All pontoons are illuminated at night for visibility and safety
• 24-hour emergency call-out service

  Facilities 

• Contemporary toilet and shower blocks available 24/7
• On-site laundrette open around the clock
• Comfortable customer lounge area
• Parking provision with trolleys readily available
• Waste disposal and recycling points on site
• Dedicated dog walking area with a dog shower facility
• Outdoor social space with BBQ area
• Small chandlery for boating essentials
• Regular customer events and social activities

Services 

• Fully serviced berths with metered electricity and water supply
• Fuel supplies available, including diesel, Calor gas, coal, and firewood
• Pump-out facilities and Elsan waste disposal service
• Boat sales services available on site

At Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina, you are moored in a safe and secure berth with a range of facilities and a friendly team on hand to help, whenever you need them. 

What Mooring Options Are Available At Wigrams Turn Marina?

• Residential moorings - call this marina your official home.
• Leisure moorings - suitable for narrowboats and wide beams. Great for spending holidays and long weekends on your boat.
• Visitor moorings - for short-term stopovers on the Banbury canal & Oxford canal.
• Winter moorings - for safe mooring during the winter months, without the need to move.

What’s Included In The Residential Mooring Package?

Located at Napton Junction, where the Oxford Canal meets the Grand Union Canal, Wigrams Turn offers one of the most connected cruising bases in Warwickshire.

Oxford Canal - The Oxford Canal journeys through 77 miles of picturesque scenery from Oxford to Coventry. One of the things that draws cruisers to this canal is its unspoilt, peaceful route.  It’s managed to avoid any large-scale developments, so not many towns have sprung up on its banks. The southern section is especially pretty.

Grand Union Canal - Spanning a distance of 137 miles with branches to towns along the way, the Grand Union is the trunk route of Britain's canal network. It runs from London all the way through the Chiltern Hills and up to Birmingham, with a huge variety of landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and history to discover along the way.

Wigrams Turn Marina, Napton is perfectly located in the beautiful county of Warwickshire, so there’s plenty to do in the local area that isn’t just boating.

When you’re ready for a day on land, the marina is just a 10-minute drive from Southam. Along with a leisure centre, plenty of pubs and lots of shops (including a big Tesco), this pretty market town has some really interesting architecture to look at. 

If you don’t fancy the drive, you’re only a short walk from Napton on the Hill, which is a lovely little village with a couple of pubs, a general shop and a post office with its own café. 

For food, there are some great places to eat right by the marina.  Here are some of our favourites:

• The Kings Head in Napton
• The Boat in Stockton
• The Countryman in Staverton

Nearest Towns & Cities To Wigrams Turn Marina

• Southam – ~5 miles north-west; market town with shops and pubs.
• Daventry – ~7 miles east; town with canal links and leisure facilities.
• Rugby – ~10 miles north-east; historic market town and rail hub.
• Leamington Spa – ~13 miles west; Regency architecture and boutique shopping.
• Warwick – ~15 miles west; medieval castle and riverside walks.

Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina is open 9 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday. We are closed on Sundays. You can call the team on 01926 817175, and we will be more than happy to help you or arrange a tour of the marina. Office hours may vary during public holidays. Please call the waterside office before making a visit.