Canals
Berths available
Withybed Moorings
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Moorings and marinas near Alvechurch
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Alvechurch, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 5 with space now · typical £3,601 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,390–£4,460 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on canals.
- 5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings, Tardebigge L1 Leisure, Kingswood Basin, Hockley Port and Knowle Bottom Lock L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,390 a year (Droitwich Spa Marina) to £4,460 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,601 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Kingswood Basin.
- Of the 15, 8 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 3 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (10).
- Closest to Alvechurch: Alvechurch Marina, 1km south-west of the centre. 5 of the 15 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Tardebigge L1 Leisure
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£3,601 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Hockley Port
Birmingham, West Midlands · Birmingham Canal, Soho Branch
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Knowle Bottom Lock L1 Leisure
Solihull, West Midlands · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bittell L1 Leisure
Birmingham, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Gas Street L1
Birmingham, West Midlands · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Cambrian Residential Moorings
Birmingham, West Midlands · Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Netherwich Basin
Droitwich, Worcestershire · Droitwich Barge Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Engine Arm Residential Moorings
Smethwick, West Midlands · Birmingham Canal Navigations
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Rising Lane L1 Leisure
Warwick or Solihull, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 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
Crafted Boats
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Anglo Welsh Moorings at Wootton Wawen
Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire · Stratford Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withybed Moorings | 1.7km west | On request | Berths available |
| Tardebigge L1 Leisure | 4.8km south-west | £3,601 | Berths available |
| Kingswood Basin | 15.7km east | – | Berths available |
| Hockley Port | 15.9km north | – | Berths available |
| Knowle Bottom Lock L1 Leisure | 16.4km east | – | Berths available |
| Bittell L1 Leisure | 1.8km north-west | – | Full |
| Gas Street L1 | 14.5km north | – | Full |
| Cambrian Residential Moorings | 14.8km north | – | Full |
| Netherwich Basin | 15.9km south-west | On request | Full |
| Engine Arm Residential Moorings | 16.3km north | On request | Full |
| Rising Lane L1 Leisure | 16.3km east | – | Full |
| Alvechurch Marina | 1km south-west | £4,460 | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 14.5km south-west | £3,390 | Not reported |
| Crafted Boats | 9.6km south-west | On request | Not reported |
| Anglo Welsh Moorings at Wootton Wawen | 16.1km south-east | On request | 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 near Alvechurch?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,390 a year at Droitwich Spa Marina to £4,460 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £3,601 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Alvechurch?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,390 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Alvechurch have space now?
5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings, Tardebigge L1 Leisure, Kingswood Basin, Hockley Port and Knowle Bottom Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Alvechurch?
Alvechurch Marina, 1km south-west of the centre of Alvechurch, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Alvechurch?
4 of the 15 say you can: Hockley Port (residential moorings with planning consent), Cambrian Residential Moorings (residential moorings with planning consent), Engine Arm Residential Moorings (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, 15 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Alvechurch
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Coventry 15
- Wolverhampton 15
- Solihull 15
- West Bromwich 15
- Gloucester 15
- Telford 15
- Cheltenham 15
- Worcester 15
- Sutton Coldfield 15
Compare
- Alvechurch vs Birmingham 6
- Alvechurch vs Solihull 6
- Alvechurch vs Worcester 5
- Alvechurch vs Stourbridge 7
- Alvechurch vs Warwick 6
- Alvechurch vs Stratford-upon-Avon 7
- Alvechurch vs Bromsgrove 5
- Alvechurch vs Evesham 7
- Alvechurch vs Droitwich Spa 7
- Alvechurch vs Stourport-on-Severn 7
- Alvechurch vs Cape Hill 5
- Alvechurch vs Bredon's Norton 8
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