Canals
Berths available
Lichfield Cruising Club
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal
£1,283 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Narrowboat moorings near Lichfield
Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
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 Tamworth Cruising Club.
- 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, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 2 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Lichfield: Streethay Wharf, 3.2km north-east of the centre. 5 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Tamworth Cruising Club
Tamworth, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Spode House L1 Leisure
Rugeley, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Streethay Wharf
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
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Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
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Alvecote Marina
Tamworth, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Cruising Club | 3.4km east | £1,283 | Berths available |
| Fradley Marina | 6.2km north-east | On request | Berths available |
| Tamworth Cruising Club | 11.8km south-east | On request | Berths available |
| Spode House L1 Leisure | 8.6km north-west | – | Full |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 3.3km east | £3,671 | Not reported |
| Streethay Wharf | 3.2km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 12km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Alvecote Marina | 14.4km south-east | 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 Lichfield?
Across the 2 narrowboat moorings 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 narrowboat moorings near Lichfield?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lichfield Cruising Club is cheapest at £1,283 a year.
Which narrowboat moorings near Lichfield have space now?
3 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lichfield Cruising Club, Fradley Marina and Tamworth Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest narrowboat mooring to Lichfield?
Streethay Wharf, 3.2km north-east of the centre of Lichfield, on the Coventry Canal.
Can you live aboard at narrowboat moorings near Lichfield?
2 of the 8 say you can: 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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