Canals
Swanley Bridge Marina
Nantwich, Cheshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in Cheshire
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,359 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,859–£5,290 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,859 a year (Swanley Bridge Marina) to £5,290 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 6 is £4,359 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Swanley Bridge Marina.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 5 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Overwater Marina
Audlem, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,998 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Aqueduct Marina
Church Minshull, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£4,536 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanley Bridge Marina | Nantwich, Llangollen Canal | £3,859 | £180.83 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,040 | £189.31 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Venetian Marina | Cholmondeston, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £4,054 | £189.96 | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Overwater Marina | Audlem, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,665 | £218.60 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Aqueduct Marina | Church Minshull, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £5,268 | £246.86 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Anderton Marina | Anderton, Trent & Mersey Canal | £5,290 | £247.87 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 70ft narrowboat cost in Cheshire?
Across the 6 cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,859 a year at Swanley Bridge Marina to £5,290 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £4,359 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in Cheshire?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Swanley Bridge Marina is cheapest at £3,859 a year in Nantwich.
Which cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in Cheshire have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in Cheshire?
All 6 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Swanley Bridge Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Nantwich Canal Centre (21.3m (70ft)), Venetian Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Overwater Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Aqueduct Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Anderton Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in Cheshire?
3 of the 6 say you can: Nantwich Canal Centre (liveaboard by arrangement), Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in nearby counties
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