Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Swadlincote
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Swadlincote, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 1 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Shobnall Marina and Shade House Lock.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,910 a year (Stenson Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,671 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 4 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Swadlincote: Shobnall Marina, 7.4km north-west of the centre. 6 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Waiting list
Shobnall Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Waiting list
Shade House Lock
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Findern L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Hunts Lock L1
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Fradley Linear Leisure L1 Leisure
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Alvecote Marina
Tamworth, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Streethay Wharf
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 15.4km west | On request | Berths available |
| Shobnall Marina | 7.4km north-west | On request | Waiting list |
| Shade House Lock | 17.1km west | – | Waiting list |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 8.2km north | On request | Full |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 9km north | – | Full |
| Findern L1 Leisure | 10km north | – | Full |
| Hunts Lock L1 | 16.1km west | – | Full |
| Fradley Linear Leisure L1 Leisure | 16.7km west | – | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.7km north | £2,910 | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 17.5km south-west | £3,671 | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 9.9km west | On request | Not reported |
| Alvecote Marina | 16.7km south | On request | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 17.3km north-east | – | Not reported |
| Streethay Wharf | 17.5km south-west | 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 Swadlincote?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,910 a year at Stenson Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,671 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which moorings and marinas near Swadlincote have space now?
1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Swadlincote?
Shobnall Marina, 7.4km north-west of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Swadlincote?
4 of the 15 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Kings Orchard Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Willowbrook Moorings (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, 15 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Leicester 15
- Coventry 15
- Nottingham 15
- Derby 15
- Wolverhampton 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- Solihull 15
- West Bromwich 15
- Sutton Coldfield 15
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