Canals
Berths available
Withybed Moorings
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Bromsgrove
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,814 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,390–£4,460 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 5 on canals and 2 on rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings and Sirius Marine Services.
- 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 £3,814 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Alvechurch Marina.
- Of the 7, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Bromsgrove: Withybed Moorings, 5.7km east of the centre. 4 of the 7 within 10km.
Rivers
A few berths left
Sirius Marine Services
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Netherwich Basin
Droitwich, Worcestershire · Droitwich Barge Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Roundhill Wharf Offside Linear L1
Kidderminster, Worcestershire · Staffordshire & Worcestershire 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
Rivers
Stourport Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · River Severn
£2,635 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withybed Moorings | 5.7km east | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Sirius Marine Services | 14.2km west | On request | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | A few berths left |
| Netherwich Basin | 9.6km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Full |
| Roundhill Wharf Offside Linear L1 | 14.1km west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Alvechurch Marina | 6.1km east | £4,460 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 8.8km south-west | £3,390 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Stourport Marina | 14.2km west | £3,814 | 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 Bromsgrove?
Across the 3 pontoon berths 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 £3,814 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Bromsgrove?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Droitwich Spa Marina is cheapest at £3,390 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Bromsgrove have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings and Sirius Marine Services. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Bromsgrove?
Withybed Moorings, 5.7km east of the centre of Bromsgrove, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Bromsgrove?
1 of the 7 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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