Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Barbridge
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,254–£3,998 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,254 a year (Venetian Marina) to £3,998 a year (Overwater Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,365 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Barbridge: Venetian Marina, 2.3km north-east of the centre. 2 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Swanley Bridge Marina
Nantwich, Cheshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Overwater Marina
Audlem, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,998 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Tattenhall Marina
Tattenhall, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | 2.3km north-east | £3,254 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Swanley Bridge Marina | 4.2km south | £3,365 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Overwater Marina | 12.2km south | £3,998 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Tattenhall Marina | 12.1km 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 Barbridge?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,254 a year at Venetian Marina to £3,998 a year at Overwater Marina. The middle figure is £3,365 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Barbridge?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Venetian Marina is cheapest at £3,254 a year in Cholmondeston.
Which pontoon berths near Barbridge have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Barbridge?
Venetian Marina, 2.3km north-east of the centre of Barbridge, on the Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch).
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Barbridge?
1 of the 4 say you can: Venetian 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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