Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Derby
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
8 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,356 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 5 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,910 a year (Stenson Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,356 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 8, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 3 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Derby: Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre. 3 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Upper Trent
Prices on request
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
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 13.4km south-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 9.7km south-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 12km south-west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Cranfleet L1 Leisure | 13.4km east | On request | Yes | Full |
| Stenson Marina | 6.8km south-west | £2,910 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | 9.1km south-west | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 10.5km south-east | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 13.2km south-east | On request | Yes | 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 Derby?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,910 a year at Stenson Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,356 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Derby?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Derby have space now?
1 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Derby?
Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre of Derby, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Derby?
3 of the 8 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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