Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Burton upon Trent
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Burton upon Trent, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 2 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £3,290 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,283–£3,803 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Lichfield Cruising Club.
- Keeping a waiting list: Shobnall Marina and Shade House Lock.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,283 a year (Lichfield Cruising Club) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,290 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out and 5 diesel.
- 3 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Burton upon Trent: Shobnall Marina, 1.7km west of the centre. 6 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Lichfield Cruising Club
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal
£1,283 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Waiting list
Shobnall Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Waiting list
Shade House Lock
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Findern L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hunts Lock L1
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Fradley Linear Leisure L1 Leisure
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Streethay Wharf
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 12.7km south-west | On request | Berths available |
| Lichfield Cruising Club | 16.6km south-west | £1,283 | Berths available |
| Shobnall Marina | 1.7km west | On request | Waiting list |
| Shade House Lock | 14.4km south-west | – | Waiting list |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 5.1km north-east | On request | Full |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 7.2km north-east | – | Full |
| Findern L1 Leisure | 8.9km north-east | – | Full |
| Hunts Lock L1 | 13.3km south-west | – | Full |
| Fradley Linear Leisure L1 Leisure | 14km south-west | – | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 7.8km north-east | £3,803 | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.4km north-east | £2,910 | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 16km south-west | £3,671 | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 6.7km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina | 15.7km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Streethay Wharf | 15.8km south-west | On request | 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 Burton upon Trent?
Across the 4 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,283 a year at Lichfield Cruising Club to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,290 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Burton upon Trent?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lichfield Cruising Club is cheapest at £1,283 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Burton upon Trent have space now?
2 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Lichfield Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Burton upon Trent?
Shobnall Marina, 1.7km west of the centre of Burton upon Trent, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Burton upon Trent?
3 of the 15 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Kings Orchard Marina (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, 15 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Burton upon Trent
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Leicester 15
- Coventry 15
- Nottingham 15
- Derby 15
- Wolverhampton 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- Solihull 15
- West Bromwich 15
- Telford 15
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