Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the East Midlands
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them. Sites with wi-fi on the berths or in the facilities block.
5 sites · typical £3,039 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,275–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,275 a year (Northampton Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,039 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Northampton Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3).
Rivers
Northampton Marina
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£1,310 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
Rivers
Kings Waterside & Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Trinity Waterside & Marina
Hinckley, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Wi-fi | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £3,803 | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Not reported |
| Northampton Marina | Northampton, River Nene | £2,275 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | Crick, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Waterside & Marina | Newark, River Trent | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Not reported |
| Trinity Waterside & Marina | Hinckley, Ashby Canal | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | 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 2 liveaboard moorings with wi-fi here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,275 a year at Northampton Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,039 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the East Midlands?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Northampton Marina is cheapest at £2,275 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the East Midlands have space now?
None of the 5 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 liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the East Midlands?
All 5 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Northampton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Kings 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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