Canals
Berths available
Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,791 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal
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.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £5,556 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£2,791–£5,698 across 3 published tariffs)
Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,791 a year (Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure) to £5,698 a year (Worcester Marina); the middle of 3 is £5,556 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Worcester Marina
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,574 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure | Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £2,791 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Alvechurch Marina | Alvechurch, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £5,556 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Worcester Marina | Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £5,698 | 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 on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal?
Across the 3 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £2,791 a year at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure to £5,698 a year at Worcester Marina. The middle figure is £5,556 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure is cheapest at £2,791 a year in Worcester.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Worcester Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal?
1 of the 3 say you can: Alvechurch 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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Moorings for 70ft narrowboats on other waterways
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