Rivers
Berths available
Beeston Marina
Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Inland moorings with a chandlery in the East Midlands
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Sites with a chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
17 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,064 a year for a 10m boat (£463–£3,105 across 7 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 17 sites: 8 on canals and 9 on rivers.
- 3 of the 17 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bosworth Marina and Shardlow Marina.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £3,105 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 7 is £2,064 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Bosworth Marina.
- Of the 17, 15 have electric hook-up, 13 a pump-out, 16 diesel, 7 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 17 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2) and Aquavista (2).
Canals
Berths available
Bosworth Marina
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£463 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Burton Waters Marina
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · Fossdyke Navigation
£4,690 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Gayton Marina
Blisworth, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
New Mills Marina
New Mills, Derbyshire · Peak Forest Canal
£3,434 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Newark Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Canals
North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
Rivers
Old Junction Boatyard
Syston, Leicestershire · River Soar
Prices on request
Rivers
Oundle Marina Village
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Rivers
South Ferriby Marina
South Ferriby, Lincolnshire · River Ancholme
Prices on request
Canals
Trinity Waterside & Marina
Hinckley, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Whilton Marina
Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
White Mills Marina
Earls Barton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Marina | Beeston, Nottingham, River Trent | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Bosworth Marina | Market Bosworth, Ashby Canal | £463 | Yes | Berths available |
| Shardlow Marina | Shardlow, River Trent | £1,242 | Yes | Berths available |
| Burton Waters Marina | Lincoln, Fossdyke Navigation | £2,700 | Yes | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | Farndon, River Trent | £3,105 | Yes | Not reported |
| Gayton Marina | Blisworth, Grand Union Canal | £2,064 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £2,401 | Yes | Not reported |
| New Mills Marina | New Mills, Peak Forest Canal | £1,988 | Yes | Not reported |
| Newark Marina | Newark, River Trent | – | Yes | Not reported |
| North Kilworth Wharf | North Kilworth, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Old Junction Boatyard | Syston, River Soar | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Oundle Marina Village | Oundle, River Nene | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | Long Eaton, River Trent | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| South Ferriby Marina | South Ferriby, River Ancholme | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Trinity Waterside & Marina | Hinckley, Ashby Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Whilton Marina | Whilton Locks, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| White Mills Marina | Earls Barton, River Nene | 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 10m boat cost in the East Midlands?
Across the 7 inland moorings with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £3,105 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £2,064 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings with a chandlery in the East Midlands?
For a 10m boat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which inland moorings with a chandlery in the East Midlands have space now?
3 of the 17 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bosworth Marina and Shardlow Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings with a chandlery in the East Midlands?
4 of the 17 say you can: Gayton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Trinity 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, 10 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 6 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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