Rivers
Berths available
Beeston Marina
Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Linear moorings with diesel in the East Midlands
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another. Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
7 sites · 4 with space now · typical £952 a year for a 10m boat (£463–£1,440 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 4 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 4 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bosworth Marina, Shardlow Marina and West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings); the middle of 2 is £952 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Barby Moorings.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
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
Berths available
West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire · Chesterfield Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
Rivers
Oundle Marina Village
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Marina | Beeston, Nottingham, River Trent | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| Bosworth Marina | Market Bosworth, Ashby Canal | £463 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| Shardlow Marina | Shardlow, River Trent | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure | Gainsborough, Chesterfield Canal | – | linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| Barby Moorings | Barby, Oxford Canal | £1,440 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Yes | Not reported |
| North Kilworth Wharf | North Kilworth, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section | On request | linear moorings | Yes | Not reported |
| Oundle Marina Village | Oundle, River Nene | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 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 2 linear moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings. The middle figure is £952 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings with diesel in the East Midlands?
For a 10m boat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which linear moorings with diesel in the East Midlands have space now?
4 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Bosworth Marina, Shardlow Marina and West Stockwith Linear Moorings L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Linear moorings with diesel in other areas
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