Rivers
Berths available
Beeston Marina
Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Narrowboat moorings near Bingham
Places that take narrowboats. Up to 7ft (2.13m) beam.
7 sites · 3 with space now · typical £4,333 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,272–£5,394 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 1 on a canal and 6 on rivers.
- 3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Bishop Meadow L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,272 a year (Bishop Meadow L1) to £5,394 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,333 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Bishop Meadow L1.
- Of the 7, 5 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2) and Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Bingham: Kingfisher Wharf, 4km north-west of the centre. 1 of the 7 within 10km.
Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Berths available
Bishop Meadow L1
Loughborough, Leicestershire · River Soar
£3,272 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Farndon Marina
Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser
Rivers
Kingfisher Wharf
East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire · River Trent
Prices not published
Canals
Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · Nottingham and Beeston Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Marina | 17.5km west | – | Berths available |
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 24.6km west | – | Berths available |
| Bishop Meadow L1 | 25.6km south-west | £3,272 | Berths available |
| Farndon Marina | 13.9km north-east | £5,394 | Not reported |
| Kingfisher Wharf | 4km north-west | – | Not reported |
| Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina | 14.3km west | On request | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 24.7km west | 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 Bingham?
Across the 2 narrowboat moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,272 a year at Bishop Meadow L1 to £5,394 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £4,333 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest narrowboat moorings near Bingham?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Bishop Meadow L1 is cheapest at £3,272 a year in Loughborough.
Which narrowboat moorings near Bingham have space now?
3 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Bishop Meadow L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest narrowboat mooring to Bingham?
Kingfisher Wharf, 4km north-west of the centre of Bingham, on the River Trent.
Can you live aboard at narrowboat moorings near Bingham?
3 of the 7 say you can: Bishop Meadow L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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 and 3 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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