Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a slipway in the East Midlands
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 with a slipway for launching and recovering trailed boats.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,829 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£2,331–£3,327 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,331 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £3,327 a year (Heyford Fields Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,829 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Shardlow Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
Canals
Heyford Fields Marina
Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£3,020 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Yelvertoft Marina
Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Slipway | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Marina | Shardlow, River Trent | £2,331 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Heyford Fields Marina | Nether Heyford, Grand Union Canal | £3,327 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Yelvertoft Marina | Yelvertoft, Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line) | 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 East Midlands?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a slipway here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £2,331 a year at Shardlow Marina to £3,327 a year at Heyford Fields Marina. The middle figure is £2,829 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a slipway in the East Midlands?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £2,331 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a slipway in the East Midlands have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow 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 East Midlands?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Shardlow Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Heyford Fields Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Yelvertoft 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. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a slipway in other areas
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