Canals
Berths available
Whixall Marina
Whixall, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch)
Prices on request
Moorings with a chandlery near Market Drayton
Sites with a chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,790 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£3,597 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Whixall Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,984 a year (Talbot Wharf) to £3,597 a year (Whitchurch Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,790 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21m (69ft) at Whitchurch Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Market Drayton: Talbot Wharf, 1.4km east of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Whitchurch Marina
Whitchurch, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,597 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whixall Marina | 17.4km west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Talbot Wharf | 1.4km east | £1,984 | Yes | Full |
| Whitchurch Marina | 16.1km north-west | £3,597 | 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 Market Drayton?
Across the 2 moorings with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,984 a year at Talbot Wharf to £3,597 a year at Whitchurch Marina. The middle figure is £2,790 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a chandlery near Market Drayton?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Talbot Wharf is cheapest at £1,984 a year in Market Drayton.
Which moorings with a chandlery near Market Drayton have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Whixall Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with a chandlery to Market Drayton?
Talbot Wharf, 1.4km east of the centre of Market Drayton, on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a chandlery near Market Drayton?
1 of the 3 say you can: Whixall 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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