Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) 
Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) the prettiest village in England. It is famous as the birthplace of William Jones.
Early plans of what would become the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Braunston to Norton) were drawn up by John Harding in 1888 but problems with Thurrock Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. The canal joined the sea near Doncaster. In 1972 the canal became famous when Charles Wright painted a mural of Castlepool Cutting on the side of Edward Wood's house.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. 48 hour moorings (April-September) / 14 day moorings (October-March).
| Braunston Visitor Moorings | 2½ furlongs | |
| Braunston Road Bridge No 91 | 2 furlongs | |
| Braunston Stop | ½ furlongs | |
| Gongoozler's Rest Café Boat | ½ furlongs | |
| Braunston Marina (western entrance) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Visitor Moorings (marina end) | ||
| Butcher's Bridge No 1 | ½ furlongs | |
| Braunston Marina (eastern entrance) | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Union Canal Carriers Ltd | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Braunston Chandlers | 2½ furlongs | |
| Dark Lane Bridge No 2 | 2½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Braunston Marina (western entrance)
Amenities nearby at Butcher's Bridge No 1
Amenities at other places in
- Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
- An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
- THE GRAND JUNCTION CANAL - a highway laid with water. — associated with Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal)
- An account of the Grand Junction Canal, 1792 - 1928, with a postscript. By Ian Petticrew and Wendy Austin.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest rubbish disposal
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In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
In the direction of Braunston Turn
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![Braunston: over the footbridge. Looking across the [[1854391]] with a chimney and then the cottage under it becoming ever more visible. by Chris Downer – 16 April 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/85/44/1854437_c50778a2_120x120.jpg)
![Braunston: Grand Union Canal and footbridge. Looking eastward along the southern bank of the Grand Union Canal, as it passes the entrance to [[1854378]]. The graceful curves of the [[1854391]] are rather attractive from this angle. by Chris Downer – 16 April 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/85/44/1854409_a72c4ee0_120x120.jpg)
![Braunston: footbridge at the marina. An attractive bridge crosses the entrance of [[1854378]] from the Grand Union Canal. by Chris Downer – 16 April 2010](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/85/43/1854391_05d55f7a_120x120.jpg)




!['Fulbourne' at Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally. 'Fulbourne' is negotiating her way through the marina; see [[5821810]] for a view a few seconds before and some historical information. The roses and castles design on the back of the cabin doors is a traditional feature of canal narrowboats much favoured by the old working boat families. by Stephen McKay – 23 June 2018](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/82/18/5821819_079c2e7c_120x120.jpg)
![Braunston: towards the canal footbridge. A view towards the [[1854391]] from the marina, with a small dovecote, some quay machinery and a tree in blossom also visible. by Chris Downer – 16 April 2010](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/85/43/1854399_1c7c29b4_120x120.jpg)









!['Hadley' at Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally. 'Hadley' heads through the congested marina. For some historical notes on this boat see [[1581524]] by Stephen McKay – 23 June 2018](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/82/16/5821652_1ff93975_120x120.jpg)





![Braunston: blossom at Barunston Marina. A colourful outlook with a tree in full blossom on the marina at [[1854378]]. by Chris Downer – 16 April 2010](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/85/43/1854387_14e89a78_120x120.jpg)



