Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats that welcome dogs
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. Sites that say dogs are welcome.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,665 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,950–£7,957 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,950 a year (Droitwich Spa Marina) to £7,957 a year (Pyrford Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,665 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 5 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Overwater Marina
Audlem, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,998 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Pyrford Marina
Pyrford, Surrey · River Wey Navigation
£3,729 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Newbury Marina
Newbury, Berkshire · Kennet Navigation
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Dogs welcome | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | 33.5m (110ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £3,950 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Overwater Marina | Audlem, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,665 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Pyrford Marina | Pyrford, River Wey Navigation | £7,957 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Newbury Marina | Newbury, Kennet Navigation | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in the UK?
Across the 3 moorings for 70ft narrowboats that welcome dogs here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,950 a year at Droitwich Spa Marina to £7,957 a year at Pyrford Marina. The middle figure is £4,665 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats that welcome dogs in the UK?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,950 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats that welcome dogs in the UK have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Mancetter Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in the UK?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Mancetter Marina (33.5m (110ft)), Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Overwater Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Pyrford Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Newbury Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
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, 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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