Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Dog-friendly moorings in the West Midlands
Sites that say dogs are welcome.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,814 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,390–£7,023 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,390 a year (Droitwich Spa Marina) to £7,023 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,814 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 6 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (3) and Tingdene Marinas (2).
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Stourport Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£2,635 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Brinklow Waterside & Marina
Brinklow, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Rugby, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
Napton on the Hill, Southam, Warwickshire · Oxford Canal and Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Dogs welcome | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £3,390 | Yes | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | £3,814 | Yes | Not reported |
| Upton Marina | Upton-upon-Severn, River Severn | £7,023 | Yes | Not reported |
| Brinklow Waterside & Marina | Brinklow, Oxford Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Ventnor Waterside & Marina | Rugby, Grand Union Canal | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina | Napton on the Hill, Southam, Oxford Canal and Grand Union Canal | 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 57ft narrowboat cost in the West Midlands?
Across the 3 dog-friendly moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,390 a year at Droitwich Spa Marina to £7,023 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £3,814 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the West Midlands?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,390 a year.
Which dog-friendly moorings in the West Midlands have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at dog-friendly moorings in the West Midlands?
2 of the 7 say you can: Brinklow Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Wigrams Turn 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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Dog-friendly moorings in the West Midlands, by county
Dog-friendly moorings in other areas
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