Canals
Berths available
Bosworth Marina
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£463 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with wi-fi in the 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 wi-fi on the berths or in the facilities block.
5 sites · 2 with space now · typical £952 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£463–£1,440 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and Mancetter Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £1,440 a year (Barby Moorings); the middle of 2 is £952 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out and 5 diesel.
Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Barby Moorings
Barby, Northamptonshire · Oxford Canal
£1,440 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Great Haywood Marina
Great Haywood, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
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 | Wi-fi | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Marina | Market Bosworth, Ashby Canal | £463 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | 33.5m (110ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Barby Moorings | Barby, Oxford Canal | £1,440 | 21.9m (72ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Great Haywood Marina | Great Haywood, Trent & Mersey Canal | On request | 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 Midlands?
Across the 2 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with wi-fi here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £1,440 a year at Barby Moorings. The middle figure is £952 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with wi-fi in the Midlands?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with wi-fi in the Midlands have space now?
2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and 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 Midlands?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Bosworth Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Mancetter Marina (33.5m (110ft)), Barby Moorings (21.9m (72ft)), Great Haywood 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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