Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands
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. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 3 with space now · typical £4,148 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,416–£5,556 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin, Lowsonford L1 Leisure and Mancetter Marina.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,416 a year (Lowsonford L1 Leisure) to £5,556 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 4 is £4,148 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33.5m (110ft) at Mancetter Marina.
- Of the 7, 6 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 5 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Mancetter Marina
Atherstone, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Festival Park Marina
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Basin | Lapworth, North Stratford Canal | – | 21.4m (70ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | Lowsonford, South Stratford Canal | £3,416 | 22m (72ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Mancetter Marina | Atherstone, Coventry Canal | On request | 33.5m (110ft) | Yes | Berths available |
| Alvechurch Marina | Alvechurch, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £5,556 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Aston Marina | Stone, Trent & Mersey Canal | £4,345 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £3,950 | 21.3m (70ft) | Yes | Not reported |
| Festival Park Marina | Stoke-on-Trent, Trent & Mersey Canal | On request | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost in the West Midlands?
Across the 4 moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,416 a year at Lowsonford L1 Leisure to £5,556 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £4,148 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Lowsonford L1 Leisure is cheapest at £3,416 a year.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands have space now?
3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kingswood Basin, Lowsonford L1 Leisure and Mancetter 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 West Midlands?
All 7 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kingswood Basin (21.4m (70ft)), Lowsonford L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Mancetter Marina (33.5m (110ft)), Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Aston Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Festival Park Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands?
1 of the 7 say you can: Alvechurch 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats with gated access or CCTV in the West Midlands, by county
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