Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Congleton
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,237 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,221–£3,254 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,221 a year (Heritage Marina) to £3,254 a year (Venetian Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,237 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Congleton: Heritage Marina, 5.7km south of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Heritage Marina
Scholar Green, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
£3,221 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Park Farm Marina
Northwich, Cheshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | 22.9km west | £3,254 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Heritage Marina | 5.7km south | £3,221 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Park Farm Marina | 19.3km north-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 Congleton?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,221 a year at Heritage Marina to £3,254 a year at Venetian Marina. The middle figure is £3,237 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Congleton?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Heritage Marina is cheapest at £3,221 a year in Scholar Green.
Which pontoon berths near Congleton have space now?
1 of the 3 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 Congleton?
Heritage Marina, 5.7km south of the centre of Congleton, on the Macclesfield Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Congleton?
1 of the 3 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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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