Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings near Swadlincote
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.
4 sites · typical £3,737 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,671–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,671 a year (Kings Orchard Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,737 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Kings Orchard Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- Closest to Swadlincote: Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre. 2 of the 4 within 10km.
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
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | Liveaboards allowed | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 17.5km south-west | £3,671 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 9.9km west | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 17.3km north-east | – | Liveaboard by arrangement | 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 2 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,671 a year at Kings Orchard Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,737 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Kings Orchard Marina is cheapest at £3,671 a year in Huddlesford.
Which liveaboard moorings near Swadlincote have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest liveaboard mooring to Swadlincote?
Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Swadlincote?
All 4 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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