Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths with wi-fi in the West Midlands
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina. Sites with wi-fi on the berths or in the facilities block.
10 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,679 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,814–£7,023 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites: 7 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Mancetter Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,814 a year (Stourport Marina) to £7,023 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,679 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 10, 9 have electric hook-up, 8 a pump-out, 6 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Tingdene Marinas (2).
Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Shakespeare Marina
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · River Avon
£2,709 a year for a 10m cruiser
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
Calcutt Marina
Southam, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Fenny Marina
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire · South Oxford Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Great Haywood Marina
Great Haywood, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Napton Marina
Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire · South Oxford Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Wi-fi | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | Alrewas, Trent and Mersey Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Yes | Berths available |
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Yes | Berths available |
| Shakespeare Marina | Stratford-upon-Avon, River Avon | £4,679 | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | £3,814 | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Upton Marina | Upton-upon-Severn, River Severn | £7,023 | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Calcutt Marina | Southam, Grand Union Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Fenny Marina | Fenny Compton, South Oxford Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Great Haywood Marina | Great Haywood, Trent & Mersey Canal | On request | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina | Lichfield, Trent and Mersey Canal | – | pontoon berths | Yes | Not reported |
| Napton Marina | Napton on the Hill, South Oxford Canal | – | pontoon berths | 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 pontoon berths with wi-fi here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,814 a year at Stourport Marina to £7,023 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £4,679 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths with wi-fi in the West Midlands?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stourport Marina is cheapest at £3,814 a year in Stourport-on-Severn.
Which pontoon berths with wi-fi in the West Midlands have space now?
2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Mancetter Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Pontoon berths with wi-fi in other areas
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