Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Pontoon berths near Derby
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £1,821 a year for a 10m boat (£1,242–£2,401 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 2 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,242 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £2,401 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £1,821 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
- 3 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Derby: Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre. 2 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Rivers
Redhill Marina
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire · River Soar
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Marina | 10.7km south-east | £1,242 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Stenson Marina | 6.8km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | 9.1km south-west | £2,401 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 13.2km south-east | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Redhill Marina | 15.5km south-east | 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 10m boat cost near Derby?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,242 a year at Shardlow Marina to £2,401 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £1,821 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Derby?
For a 10m boat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,242 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Derby have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Derby?
Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre of Derby, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Derby?
3 of the 5 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Redhill 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 and 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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