Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West
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. 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.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,054 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£4,040–£5,290 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,040 a year (Nantwich Canal Centre) to £5,290 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,054 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | Cholmondeston, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £4,054 | Liveaboard by arrangement | 21.3m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Anderton Marina | Anderton, Trent & Mersey Canal | £5,290 | Liveaboard by arrangement | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal | £4,040 | Liveaboard by arrangement | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 North West?
Across the 3 liveaboard moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £4,040 a year at Nantwich Canal Centre to £5,290 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £4,054 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Nantwich Canal Centre is cheapest at £4,040 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian 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 North West?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Venetian Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Anderton Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Nantwich Canal Centre (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the North West?
All 3 say you can: Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Nantwich Canal Centre (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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