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Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
6 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,286 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£4,460 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hardingswood Junction Moorings and Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,984 a year (Talbot Wharf) to £4,460 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 6 is £3,286 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- Of the 6, 5 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
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Berths available
Hardingswood Junction Moorings
Kidsgrove, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,090 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Wharf | Market Drayton, Shropshire Union Canal | £1,984 | £114.20 | Yes | Full |
| Hardingswood Junction Moorings | Kidsgrove, Trent & Mersey Canal | £3,090 | £177.89 | Yes | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | Lowsonford, South Stratford Canal | £3,183 | £183.23 | Yes | Berths available |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £3,390 | £195.16 | Yes | Not reported |
| Aston Marina | Stone, Trent & Mersey Canal | £3,725 | £214.45 | Yes | Not reported |
| Alvechurch Marina | Alvechurch, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £4,460 | £256.78 | 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 West Midlands?
Across the 6 cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,984 a year at Talbot Wharf to £4,460 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £3,286 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Talbot Wharf is cheapest at £1,984 a year in Market Drayton.
Which cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands have space now?
2 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hardingswood Junction Moorings and Lowsonford L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands?
1 of the 6 say you can: Alvechurch Marina (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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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