Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings with a pump-out in the North West
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 a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
4 sites · typical £3,745 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,243–£4,247 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,243 a year (Nantwich Canal Centre) to £4,247 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,745 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Anderton Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2) and Aquavista (2).
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Galgate Waterside & Marina
Galgate, Lancashire · Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
Canals
White Bear Waterside & Marina
Adlington, Lancashire · Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Marina | Anderton, Trent & Mersey Canal | £4,247 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Yes | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal | £3,243 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Yes | Not reported |
| Galgate Waterside & Marina | Galgate, Lancaster Canal | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Not reported |
| White Bear Waterside & Marina | Adlington, Leeds & Liverpool Canal | On request | Liveaboards allowed | 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 North West?
Across the 2 liveaboard moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,243 a year at Nantwich Canal Centre to £4,247 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £3,745 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings with a pump-out in the North West?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Nantwich Canal Centre is cheapest at £3,243 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings with a pump-out in the North West have space now?
None of the 4 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 a pump-out in the North West?
All 4 say you can: Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Nantwich Canal Centre (liveaboard by arrangement), Galgate Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and White Bear 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Liveaboard moorings with a pump-out in other areas
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