Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Burton upon Trent
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,290 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,283–£3,803 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Lichfield Cruising Club.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,283 a year (Lichfield Cruising Club) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,290 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 4 diesel.
- 3 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Burton upon Trent: Barton Marina, 6.7km south-west of the centre. 2 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Lichfield Cruising Club
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Wyrley & Essington Canal and Coventry Canal
£1,283 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Hunts Lock L1
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
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
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina
Lichfield, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 12.7km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Lichfield Cruising Club | 16.6km south-west | £1,283 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Hunts Lock L1 | 13.3km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 7.8km north-east | £3,803 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.4km north-east | £2,910 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 16km south-west | £3,671 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 6.7km south-west | On request | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina | 15.7km south-west | – | 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 Burton upon Trent?
Across the 4 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,283 a year at Lichfield Cruising Club to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,290 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Burton upon Trent?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lichfield Cruising Club is cheapest at £1,283 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Burton upon Trent have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina and Lichfield Cruising Club. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Burton upon Trent?
Barton Marina, 6.7km south-west of the centre of Burton upon Trent, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Burton upon Trent?
3 of the 8 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Kings Orchard Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) 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, 8 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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