Estuaries & tidal rivers
Liverpool Marina
Liverpool, Merseyside · River Mersey
£3,661 a year for a 10m yacht
Moorings with a pump-out near Chester
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
3 sites · typical £4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,365–£6,359 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,365 a year (Swanley Bridge Marina) to £6,359 a year (Liverpool Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,247 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Swanley Bridge Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Chester: Liverpool Marina, 23.1km north of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Swanley Bridge Marina
Nantwich, Cheshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,365 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Anderton Marina
Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Marina | 23.1km north | £6,359 | Yes | Not reported |
| Swanley Bridge Marina | 25.1km south-east | £3,365 | Yes | Not reported |
| Anderton Marina | 26.1km east | £4,247 | Yes | 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 Chester?
Across the 3 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,365 a year at Swanley Bridge Marina to £6,359 a year at Liverpool Marina. The middle figure is £4,247 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Chester?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Swanley Bridge Marina is cheapest at £3,365 a year in Nantwich.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Chester have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Chester?
Liverpool Marina, 23.1km north of the centre of Chester, on the River Mersey.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Chester?
1 of the 3 say you can: Anderton 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, 2 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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