Canals
Berths available
Bosworth Marina
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£463 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Leicestershire
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 pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
4 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,149 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£463–£3,834 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and Willow Moorings.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £3,834 a year (Willow Moorings); the middle of 2 is £2,149 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Bosworth Marina.
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Rivers
Berths available
Willow Moorings
Kegworth, Leicestershire · River Soar
£1,782 a year for a 10m cruiser (from)
Canals
North Kilworth Wharf
North Kilworth, Leicestershire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section
Prices on request
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Marina | Market Bosworth, Ashby Canal | £463 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Willow Moorings | Kegworth, River Soar | from £3,834 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| North Kilworth Wharf | North Kilworth, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | Long Eaton, River Trent | 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 Leicestershire?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £3,834 a year at Willow Moorings. The middle figure is £2,149 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Leicestershire?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Leicestershire have space now?
2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and Willow Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in Leicestershire?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Bosworth Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Willow Moorings (21.3m (70ft)), North Kilworth Wharf (21.3m (70ft)) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in Leicestershire?
1 of the 4 say you can: 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, 2 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.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in nearby counties
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with a pump-out in the wider area
- East Midlands 10
- England 37
- The Midlands 21
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