Canals
Berths available
Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,791 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare. 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.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,192 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£2,791–£5,698 across 8 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure and Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,791 a year (Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure) to £5,698 a year (Worcester Marina); the middle of 8 is £4,192 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 6 a pump-out, 6 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (4) and Canal & River Trust (2).
Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 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
Springwood Haven Marina
Nuneaton, Warwickshire · Coventry Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Worcester Marina
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,574 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Per metre a year | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure | Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £2,791 | £130.78 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | Lowsonford, South Stratford Canal | £3,416 | £160.06 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal | £3,950 | £185.10 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Springwood Haven Marina | Nuneaton, Coventry Canal | £4,040 | £189.31 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Aston Marina | Stone, Trent & Mersey Canal | £4,345 | £203.61 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | Huddlesford, Coventry Canal | £4,572 | £214.26 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Alvechurch Marina | Alvechurch, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £5,556 | £260.34 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Worcester Marina | Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal | £5,698 | £267 | 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 West Midlands?
Across the 8 cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £2,791 a year at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure to £5,698 a year at Worcester Marina. The middle figure is £4,192 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure is cheapest at £2,791 a year in Worcester.
Which cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure and Lowsonford L1 Leisure. 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 8 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Lowsonford L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Springwood Haven Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Aston Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Kings Orchard Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Worcester Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats in the West Midlands?
3 of the 8 say you can: Springwood Haven Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Kings Orchard Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
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