Cheapest moorings and marinas in Staffordshire

Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare.

4 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,380 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,283–£3,725 across 4 published tariffs)

At a glance

4 sites, all on canals.
2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lichfield Cruising Club and Hardingswood Junction Moorings.
For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,283 a year (Lichfield Cruising Club) to £3,725 a year (Aston Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,380 a year.
Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Kings Orchard Marina.
Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.

Canals Berths available

Lichfield Cruising Club

Lichfield, Staffordshire · Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal

£1,283 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals Berths available

Hardingswood Junction Moorings

Kidsgrove, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal

£3,090 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals

Kings Orchard Marina

Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal

£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Liveaboard

Canals

Aston Marina

Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal

£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

Site	Where	A year, 57ft narrowboat	Per metre a year	Space
Lichfield Cruising Club	Lichfield, Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal	£1,283	£73.83	Berths available
Hardingswood Junction Moorings	Kidsgrove, Trent & Mersey Canal	£3,090	£177.89	Berths available
Kings Orchard Marina	Huddlesford, Coventry Canal	£3,671	£211.33	Not reported
Aston Marina	Stone, Trent & Mersey Canal	£3,725	£214.45	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 57ft narrowboat cost in Staffordshire?

Across the 4 cheapest moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,283 a year at Lichfield Cruising Club to £3,725 a year at Aston Marina. The middle figure is £3,380 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest cheapest moorings and marinas in Staffordshire?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Lichfield Cruising Club is cheapest at £1,283 a year.

Which cheapest moorings and marinas in Staffordshire have space now?

2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lichfield Cruising Club and Hardingswood Junction Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at cheapest moorings and marinas in Staffordshire?

1 of the 4 say you can: Kings Orchard Marina (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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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