Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Narrowboat moorings near Swadlincote
Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
9 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,737 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,671–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina.
- 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 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 4 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Swadlincote: Egginton L1 Leisure, 8.2km north of the centre. 4 of the 9 within 10km.
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Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
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Full
Findern L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
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Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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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
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Alvecote Marina
Tamworth, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
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Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
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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 |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 8.2km north | On request | Full |
| Findern L1 Leisure | 10km north | – | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | 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 2 narrowboat 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 narrowboat moorings near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Kings Orchard Marina is cheapest at £3,671 a year in Huddlesford.
Which narrowboat moorings near Swadlincote have space now?
1 of the 9 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 narrowboat mooring to Swadlincote?
Egginton L1 Leisure, 8.2km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at narrowboat moorings near Swadlincote?
4 of the 9 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, 9 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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