Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Winsford
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,661 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£4,040–£5,290 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,040 a year (Nantwich Canal Centre) to £5,290 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 4 is £4,661 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 3 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
- Closest to Winsford: Aqueduct Marina, 7.8km south of the centre. 3 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Aqueduct Marina
Church Minshull, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£4,536 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | 8.6km south | £4,054 | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Aqueduct Marina | 7.8km south | £5,268 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Anderton Marina | 9.5km north | £5,290 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | 13.4km south | £4,040 | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost near Winsford?
Across the 4 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £4,040 a year at Nantwich Canal Centre to £5,290 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £4,661 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Winsford?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Nantwich Canal Centre is cheapest at £4,040 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Winsford have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Winsford?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Venetian Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Aqueduct Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Anderton Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Nantwich Canal Centre (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Winsford?
Aqueduct Marina, 7.8km south of the centre of Winsford, on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch).
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Winsford?
3 of the 4 say you can: Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Nantwich Canal Centre (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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