Weedon, also known as Weedon Bec, is a fascinating village in Northamptonshire, uniquely built around the Grand Union Canal. Rich in history and canal heritage, it's a characterful and welcoming stop for boaters travelling through the area.
The village is ideally located for those looking to explore nearby attractions, including the world-famous Silverstone motor racing circuit, the elegant Althorp Estate, and the Stoke Bruerne waterways museum—a must-visit for canal enthusiasts. With a great mix of leisure, culture, and countryside, Weedon Moorings offer an excellent base for discovering more of what Northamptonshire has to offer.
The site is approximately 170m long and provides space for up to 9 boats moored against the off-side bank.
- Nearest Road
- The site is on the off-side of the canal, adjacent to St Peters Church, Weedon, and there is a gate leading into the site. The site can be reached from the A5, travelling approximately quarter of a mile along Church Street, towards Lower Weedon. Once under the canal bridge, Bridge 25 Weedon Bec, take a sharp right turn into the footpath next to the Church and up the flight of steep steps to the site.
- Nearest Station
- Long Buckby
- Nearest Town
- Northampton
- Additional Information
- The nearest water tap is on the towpath at Stowe Hill, approximately 900 metres south east of the moorings. An elsan and rubbish disposal point can be found at Buckby Top Lock, five miles to the north. Please be aware, the facilities mentioned are provided by and under the control of the local waterway, they do not form part of the mooring agreement. There is no parking at this site so moorers must make their own arrangements. This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living What3Words: ///atom.vine.electrode
- Waterway
- Grand Union Canal
- Access Restrictions
- All customer items must be stored on boats and not on any of the surrounding land areas
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- The mooring site has no restrictions and can be viewed at any time
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk