Canals
Berths available
Ladybird Pontoon
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Stoke-on-Trent
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,221–£3,998 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Ladybird Pontoon.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,221 a year (Heritage Marina) to £3,998 a year (Overwater Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,725 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Aston Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Stoke-on-Trent: Heritage Marina, 11.7km north of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Heritage Marina
Scholar Green, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
£3,221 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Overwater Marina
Audlem, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,998 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybird Pontoon | 22.9km south-west | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Heritage Marina | 11.7km north | £3,221 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Aston Marina | 15.2km south | £3,725 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Overwater Marina | 22.7km west | £3,998 | pontoon berths | 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,221 a year at Heritage Marina to £3,998 a year at Overwater Marina. The middle figure is £3,725 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Stoke-on-Trent?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Heritage Marina is cheapest at £3,221 a year in Scholar Green.
Which pontoon berths near Stoke-on-Trent have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Ladybird Pontoon. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Stoke-on-Trent?
Heritage Marina, 11.7km north of the centre of Stoke-on-Trent, on the Macclesfield Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Stoke-on-Trent?
1 of the 4 say you can: Ladybird Pontoon (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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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