Rivers
Berths available
Beeston Marina
Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
River moorings and marinas with a chandlery in the Midlands
Non-tidal rivers and river navigations such as the Thames above Teddington, the Severn, Nene, Great Ouse and Trent: marinas, boatyards and riverbank moorings for cruisers and narrowboats. Sites with a chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
11 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser (£1,242–£4,043 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites, all on rivers.
- 2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina and Shardlow Marina.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £1,242 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £4,043 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,105 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Shardlow Marina.
- Of the 11, 8 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 10 diesel, 6 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Tingdene Marinas (2).
Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
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Newark Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
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Old Junction Boatyard
Syston, Leicestershire · River Soar
Prices on request
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Oundle Marina Village
Oundle, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices not published
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Sankey Marine
Evesham, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
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Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
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South Ferriby Marina
South Ferriby, Lincolnshire · River Ancholme
Prices on request
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White Mills Marina
Earls Barton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Where | A year, 10m cruiser | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Marina | Beeston, Nottingham, River Trent | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Shardlow Marina | Shardlow, River Trent | £1,242 | Yes | Berths available |
| Farndon Marina | Farndon, River Trent | £3,105 | Yes | Not reported |
| Upton Marina | Upton-upon-Severn, River Severn | £4,043 | Yes | Not reported |
| Newark Marina | Newark, River Trent | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Old Junction Boatyard | Syston, River Soar | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Oundle Marina Village | Oundle, River Nene | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sankey Marine | Evesham, River Avon | On request | 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 |
| 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 cruiser cost in the Midlands?
Across the 3 river moorings and marinas with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £1,242 a year at Shardlow Marina to £4,043 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £3,105 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest river moorings and marinas with a chandlery in the Midlands?
For a 10m cruiser, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,242 a year.
Which river moorings and marinas with a chandlery in the Midlands have space now?
2 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina and Shardlow Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at river moorings and marinas with a chandlery in the Midlands?
1 of the 11 say you can: Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 6 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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