Rivers
Berths available
Diglis Waterside & Marina
Worcester, Worcestershire · River Severn
Prices on request
Liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the Midlands
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them. Sites with wi-fi on the berths or in the facilities block.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £1,856 a year for a 10m boat (£1,310–£2,401 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 4 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Diglis Waterside & Marina and Whixall Marina.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,310 a year (Northampton Marina) to £2,401 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 2 is £1,856 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.9m (72ft) at Northampton Marina.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 7 a pump-out, 5 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (4).
Canals
Berths available
Whixall Marina
Whixall, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Northampton Marina
Northampton, Northamptonshire · River Nene
£1,310 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick, Northamptonshire · Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line
Prices on request
Rivers
Kings Waterside & Marina
Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Trinity Waterside & Marina
Hinckley, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Liveaboard | Wi-fi | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diglis Waterside & Marina | Worcester, River Severn | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Berths available |
| Whixall Marina | Whixall, Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch) | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Yes | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | Willington, Trent & Mersey Canal | £2,401 | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Not reported |
| Northampton Marina | Northampton, River Nene | £1,310 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Yes | Not reported |
| Crick Waterside & Marina | Crick, Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Waterside & Marina | Newark, River Trent | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Yes | Not reported |
| Trinity Waterside & Marina | Hinckley, Ashby Canal | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | 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 2 liveaboard moorings with wi-fi here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,310 a year at Northampton Marina to £2,401 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £1,856 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the Midlands?
For a 10m boat, Northampton Marina is cheapest at £1,310 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the Midlands have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Diglis Waterside & Marina and Whixall Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings with wi-fi in the Midlands?
All 7 say you can: Diglis Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed), Whixall Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Northampton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Crick Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Kings Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Trinity Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 3 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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