Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shirley
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
11 sites · 4 with space now · typical £3,822 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,183–£4,460 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites, all on canals.
- 4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin, Hockley Port, Withybed Moorings and Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,183 a year (Lowsonford L1 Leisure) to £4,460 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,822 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- Of the 11, 8 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (9).
- Closest to Shirley: Gas Street L1, 9.2km north-west of the centre. 2 of the 11 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Hockley Port
Birmingham, West Midlands · Birmingham Canal, Soho Branch
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Withybed Moorings
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Gas Street L1
Birmingham, West Midlands · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Cambrian Residential Moorings
Birmingham, West Midlands · Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Rising Lane L1 Leisure
Warwick or Solihull, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bittell L1 Leisure
Birmingham, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Engine Arm Residential Moorings
Smethwick, West Midlands · Birmingham Canal Navigations
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Titford Pump House Moorings
Oldbury, West Midlands · Titford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Basin | 10.8km south-east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Hockley Port | 11.2km north-west | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Withybed Moorings | 12.2km south-west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | 13.7km south-east | £3,183 | Yes | Berths available |
| Gas Street L1 | 9.2km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Cambrian Residential Moorings | 9.6km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Rising Lane L1 Leisure | 10.3km south-east | – | Yes | Full |
| Bittell L1 Leisure | 11.1km south-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Engine Arm Residential Moorings | 13.1km north-west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Titford Pump House Moorings | 15.5km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Alvechurch Marina | 12.1km south-west | £4,460 | 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 Shirley?
Across the 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,183 a year at Lowsonford L1 Leisure to £4,460 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £3,822 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shirley?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lowsonford L1 Leisure is cheapest at £3,183 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shirley have space now?
4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin, Hockley Port, Withybed Moorings and Lowsonford 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 Shirley?
Gas Street L1, 9.2km north-west of the centre of Shirley, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Shirley?
4 of the 11 say you can: Hockley Port (residential moorings with planning consent), Cambrian Residential Moorings (residential moorings with planning consent), Engine Arm Residential Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement) and 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, 11 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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