Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,359 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,859–£5,290 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,859 a year (Swanley Bridge Marina) to £5,290 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 6 is £4,359 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 5 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Aqueduct Marina
Church Minshull, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£4,536 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Overwater Marina
Audlem, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,998 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Swanley Bridge Marina
Nantwich, Cheshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Tattenhall Marina
Tattenhall, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | Cholmondeston, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £4,054 | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Anderton Marina | Anderton, Trent & Mersey Canal | £5,290 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Aqueduct Marina | Church Minshull, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £5,268 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,040 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Overwater Marina | Audlem, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,665 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Swanley Bridge Marina | Nantwich, Llangollen Canal | £3,859 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Tattenhall Marina | Tattenhall, Shropshire Union Canal | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in the North West?
Across the 6 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,859 a year at Swanley Bridge Marina to £5,290 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £4,359 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Swanley Bridge Marina is cheapest at £3,859 a year in Nantwich.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the North West?
All 7 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Venetian Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Anderton Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Aqueduct Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Nantwich Canal Centre (21.3m (70ft)), Overwater Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Swanley Bridge Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Tattenhall Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West?
3 of the 7 say you can: Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Nantwich Canal Centre (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West, by county
- Cheshire 7
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats in other areas
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