Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Moorings and marinas near Willington
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Willington, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,930–£3,803 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 11 on canals and 4 on rivers.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Fradley Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Shobnall Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,930 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,910 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 15, 7 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
- 4 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Willington: Willington L1 Leisure, 0.3km north-west of the centre. 6 of the 15 within 10km.
Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Waiting list
Shobnall Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · 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
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Upper Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Trent Lock Wharf L1
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Erewash Canal
Prices on request
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
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Chapel Farm Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Marina | 14.6km east | £1,930 | Berths available |
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 18.1km east | – | Berths available |
| Fradley Marina | 19.8km south-west | On request | Berths available |
| Shobnall Marina | 8km south-west | On request | Waiting list |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 0.3km north-west | – | Full |
| Findern L1 Leisure | 1.8km north-east | – | Full |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 2.5km south-west | On request | Full |
| Cranfleet L1 Leisure | 18.8km east | On request | Full |
| Trent Lock Wharf L1 | 18.8km east | On request | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 0.6km north-east | £3,803 | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 3.5km north-east | £2,910 | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 13.8km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 14.3km east | – | Not reported |
| Chapel Farm Marina | 15.5km east | – | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 18km east | 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 Willington?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,930 a year at Shardlow Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £2,910 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Willington?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,930 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Willington have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Fradley Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Willington?
Willington L1 Leisure, 0.3km north-west of the centre of Willington, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Willington?
4 of the 15 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 14 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Sheffield 4
- Leicester 15
- Coventry 15
- Nottingham 15
- Derby 15
- Wolverhampton 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- Solihull 15
- West Bromwich 15
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