Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a pump-out near Swadlincote
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
3 sites · typical £3,737 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,671–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 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 3, 2 have electric hook-up and 3 diesel.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Swadlincote: Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Streethay Wharf
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 17.5km south-west | £3,671 | Yes | Not reported |
| Streethay Wharf | 17.5km south-west | On request | Yes | 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 moorings with a pump-out 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 moorings with a pump-out near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Kings Orchard Marina is cheapest at £3,671 a year in Huddlesford.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Swadlincote have space now?
None of the 3 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 mooring with a pump-out to Swadlincote?
Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Swadlincote?
2 of the 3 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Kings Orchard Marina (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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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