Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Swadlincote
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina.
- 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 6, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 3 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Swadlincote: Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre. 2 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Hunts Lock L1
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
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 15.4km west | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Hunts Lock L1 | 16.1km west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.7km north | £2,910 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 17.5km south-west | £3,671 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 9.9km west | On request | 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 Swadlincote?
Across the 3 pontoon berths 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 pontoon berths near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which pontoon berths near Swadlincote have space now?
1 of the 6 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 pontoon berth to Swadlincote?
Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Swadlincote?
3 of the 6 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Kings Orchard Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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