Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Chester
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.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,054 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,859–£5,290 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,859 a year (Swanley Bridge Marina) to £5,290 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,054 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Chester: Tattenhall Marina, 11.4km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Swanley Bridge Marina
Nantwich, Cheshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Tattenhall Marina
Tattenhall, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | 24.6km east | £4,054 | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Swanley Bridge Marina | 25.1km south-east | £3,859 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Anderton Marina | 26.1km east | £5,290 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Tattenhall Marina | 11.4km south-east | On request | 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 Chester?
Across the 3 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,859 a year at Swanley Bridge Marina to £5,290 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £4,054 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Chester?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Swanley Bridge Marina is cheapest at £3,859 a year in Nantwich.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Chester have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Chester?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Venetian Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Swanley Bridge Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Anderton Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Tattenhall Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Chester?
Tattenhall Marina, 11.4km south-east of the centre of Chester, on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Chester?
2 of the 4 say you can: Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Anderton 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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