Rivers
Berths available
Bishop Meadow L1
Loughborough, Leicestershire · River Soar
£3,272 a year for a 10m cruiser
Liveaboard moorings near Ashby de la Zouch
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.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,537 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,272–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 3 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bishop Meadow L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,272 a year (Bishop Meadow L1) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,537 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Bishop Meadow L1.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- Closest to Ashby de la Zouch: Mercia Marina, 13.5km north-west of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Meadow L1 | 17.6km east | £3,272 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | 13.5km north-west | £3,803 | Liveaboards allowed | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 15.6km north-east | – | Liveaboard by arrangement | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 15.7km west | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | 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 near Ashby de la Zouch?
Across the 2 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,272 a year at Bishop Meadow L1 to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,537 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings near Ashby de la Zouch?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Bishop Meadow L1 is cheapest at £3,272 a year in Loughborough.
Which liveaboard moorings near Ashby de la Zouch have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bishop Meadow L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest liveaboard mooring to Ashby de la Zouch?
Mercia Marina, 13.5km north-west of the centre of Ashby de la Zouch, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Ashby de la Zouch?
All 4 say you can: Bishop Meadow L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement) and Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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.
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