Canals
Berths available
Lichfield Cruising Club
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal
£1,283 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Burntwood
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 3 with space now · typical £2,477 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,283–£3,671 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lichfield Cruising Club, Fradley Marina and Hatherton Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,283 a year (Lichfield Cruising Club) to £3,671 a year (Kings Orchard Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,477 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Kings Orchard Marina.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 4 diesel.
- 2 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Burntwood: Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina, 8.1km north-east of the centre. 3 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Hatherton Marina
Calf Heath, Staffordshire · Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Sneyd Wharf (Electric) L1
Bloxwich, West Midlands · Wyrley & Essington Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hunts Lock L1
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Great Haywood Marina
Great Haywood, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Cruising Club | 9.3km east | £1,283 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Fradley Marina | 11km north-east | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Hatherton Marina | 12.3km west | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Sneyd Wharf (Electric) L1 | 10.1km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Hunts Lock L1 | 10.3km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 9.2km east | £3,671 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina | 8.1km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Great Haywood Marina | 15.7km north-west | On request | pontoon berths | 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 Burntwood?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,283 a year at Lichfield Cruising Club to £3,671 a year at Kings Orchard Marina. The middle figure is £2,477 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Burntwood?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lichfield Cruising Club is cheapest at £1,283 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Burntwood have space now?
3 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lichfield Cruising Club, Fradley Marina and Hatherton Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Burntwood?
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina, 8.1km north-east of the centre of Burntwood, on the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Burntwood?
2 of the 8 say you can: Sneyd Wharf (Electric) L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and Kings Orchard 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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