Pontoon berths for 70ft narrowboats in Worcestershire

Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina. 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 · typical £5,556 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£3,950–£5,698 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

3 sites, all on canals.
None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,950 a year (Droitwich Spa Marina) to £5,698 a year (Worcester Marina); the middle of 3 is £5,556 a year.
Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Alvechurch Marina.
Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).

Canals

Alvechurch Marina

Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal

£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Liveaboard

Canals

Droitwich Spa Marina

Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal

£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

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	Berths	Longest boat	Space
Alvechurch Marina	Alvechurch, Worcester & Birmingham Canal	£5,556	pontoon berths	21.3m (70ft)	Not reported
Droitwich Spa Marina	Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Junction Canal	£3,950	pontoon berths	21.3m (70ft)	Not reported
Worcester Marina	Worcester, Worcester & Birmingham Canal	£5,698	pontoon berths	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 Worcestershire?

Across the 3 pontoon berths for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £3,950 a year at Droitwich Spa Marina to £5,698 a year at Worcester Marina. The middle figure is £5,556 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest pontoon berths for 70ft narrowboats in Worcestershire?

For a 70ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,950 a year.

Which pontoon berths for 70ft narrowboats in Worcestershire have space now?

None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.

Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) in Worcestershire?

All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)), Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Worcester Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.

Can you live aboard at pontoon berths for 70ft narrowboats in Worcestershire?

1 of the 3 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

Broader

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