Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Alvechurch
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.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,753 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,950–£5,556 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,950 a year (Droitwich Spa Marina) to £5,556 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,753 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Kingswood Basin.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Alvechurch: Alvechurch Marina, 1km south-west of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Basin | 15.7km east | – | 21.4m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Alvechurch Marina | 1km south-west | £5,556 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 14.5km south-west | £3,950 | 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 near Alvechurch?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,950 a year at Droitwich Spa Marina to £5,556 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £4,753 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Alvechurch?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,950 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Alvechurch have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Alvechurch?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kingswood Basin (21.4m (70ft)), Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Alvechurch?
Alvechurch Marina, 1km south-west of the centre of Alvechurch, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Alvechurch?
1 of the 3 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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