Canals
Berths available
Bosworth Marina
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire · Ashby Canal
£463 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Ashby de la Zouch
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
5 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,420 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£463–£3,803 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 4 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and Shardlow Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £463 a year (Bosworth Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,420 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 a boat hoist.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Ashby de la Zouch: Mercia Marina, 13.5km north-west of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.
Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Marina | 13.8km south | £463 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Shardlow Marina | 15.8km north-east | £1,930 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | 13.5km north-west | £3,803 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 13.7km north | £2,910 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 15.7km west | On request | pontoon berths | 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 Ashby de la Zouch?
Across the 4 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £463 a year at Bosworth Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £2,420 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Ashby de la Zouch?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Bosworth Marina is cheapest at £463 a year in Market Bosworth.
Which pontoon berths near Ashby de la Zouch have space now?
2 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Bosworth Marina and Shardlow Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Ashby de la Zouch?
Mercia Marina, 13.5km north-west of the centre of Ashby de la Zouch, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Ashby de la Zouch?
2 of the 5 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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