Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Shirley
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.
3 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,486 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,416–£5,556 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin and Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,416 a year (Lowsonford L1 Leisure) to £5,556 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,486 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Shirley: Kingswood Basin, 10.8km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Basin | 10.8km south-east | – | 21.4m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | 13.7km south-east | £3,416 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Alvechurch Marina | 12.1km south-west | £5,556 | 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 Shirley?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,416 a year at Lowsonford L1 Leisure to £5,556 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £4,486 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Shirley?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Lowsonford L1 Leisure is cheapest at £3,416 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Shirley have space now?
2 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin and Lowsonford L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Shirley?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kingswood Basin (21.4m (70ft)), Lowsonford L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)) and Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Shirley?
Kingswood Basin, 10.8km south-east of the centre of Shirley, on the North Stratford Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Shirley?
1 of the 3 say you can: Alvechurch 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. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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