Canals
Willows Marina
Weedon, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal
£2,400 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the Midlands
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. Sites that say dogs are welcome.
6 sites · typical £2,743 a year for a 10m boat (£2,400–£4,043 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 3 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £2,400 a year (Willows Marina) to £4,043 a year (Upton Marina); the middle of 6 is £2,743 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Droitwich Spa Marina.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Tingdene Marinas (3).
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Stourport Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£2,635 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Upton Marina
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£4,043 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Per metre a year | Dogs welcome | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Marina | Weedon, Grand Union Canal | £2,400 | £240 | Yes | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £2,850 | £285 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £2,401 | £240.13 | Yes | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | Stourport-on-Severn, River Severn | £2,635 | £263.52 | Yes | Not reported |
| Farndon Marina | Farndon, River Trent | £3,105 | £310.54 | Yes | Not reported |
| Upton Marina | Upton-upon-Severn, River Severn | £4,043 | £404.31 | 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 10m boat cost in the Midlands?
Across the 6 cheapest dog-friendly moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £2,400 a year at Willows Marina to £4,043 a year at Upton Marina. The middle figure is £2,743 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the Midlands?
For a 10m boat, Willows Marina is cheapest at £2,400 a year in Weedon.
Which cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the Midlands have space now?
None of the 6 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Can you live aboard at cheapest dog-friendly moorings in the Midlands?
1 of the 6 say you can: Mercia 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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