Canals
Berths available
Hockley Port
Birmingham, West Midlands · Birmingham Canal, Soho Branch
Prices not published
Quay and harbour wall berths with gated access or CCTV in the Midlands
Alongside a harbour wall or quay. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£1,984 across 1 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: Hockley Port.
- Only Talbot Wharf publishes a price for a 57ft narrowboat: £1,984 a year.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Full
Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Evesham Marina
Evesham, Worcestershire · River Avon
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Port | Birmingham, Birmingham Canal, Soho Branch | – | linear moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | Yes | Berths available |
| Talbot Wharf | Market Drayton, Shropshire Union Canal | £1,984 | linear moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | Yes | Full |
| Evesham Marina | Evesham, River Avon | On request | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Yes | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which quay and harbour wall berths with gated access or CCTV in the Midlands have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hockley Port. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at quay and harbour wall berths with gated access or CCTV in the Midlands?
2 of the 3 say you can: Hockley Port (residential moorings with planning consent) and Evesham 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 and 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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