Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Dog-friendly moorings in the East Midlands
Sites that say dogs are welcome.
4 sites · typical £3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,400–£5,394 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 3 on canals and 1 on a river.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,400 a year (Willows Marina) to £5,394 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,803 a year.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Willows Marina
Weedon, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£2,400 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Dogs welcome | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon Marina | Farndon, River Trent | £5,394 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Willows Marina | Weedon, Grand Union Canal | £2,400 | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | Crick, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line | On request | Yes | 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 57ft narrowboat cost in the East Midlands?
Across the 3 dog-friendly moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,400 a year at Willows Marina to £5,394 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £3,803 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the East Midlands?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Willows Marina is cheapest at £2,400 a year in Weedon.
Which dog-friendly moorings in the East Midlands have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Can you live aboard at dog-friendly moorings in the East Midlands?
2 of the 4 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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