Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Moorings and marinas near Derby
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Derby, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 3 with space now · typical £1,568 a year for a 10m boat (£1,242–£2,401 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 8 on canals and 7 on rivers.
- 3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Willow Moorings.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,242 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £2,401 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 4 is £1,568 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 15, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 4 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Derby: Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre. 4 of the 15 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
Willow Moorings
Kegworth, Leicestershire · River Soar
£1,782 a year for a 10m cruiser (from)
Canals
Full
Findern L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Upper Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Trent Lock Wharf L1
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Erewash Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet Offside L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
Prices on request
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Chapel Farm Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Rivers
Redhill Marina
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire · River Soar
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Marina | 10.7km south-east | £1,242 | Berths available |
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 13.4km south-east | £1,354 | Berths available |
| Willow Moorings | 17.6km south-east | from £1,782 | Berths available |
| Findern L1 Leisure | 8km south-west | – | Full |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 9.7km south-west | – | Full |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 12km south-west | On request | Full |
| Cranfleet L1 Leisure | 13.4km east | On request | Full |
| Trent Lock Wharf L1 | 13.4km east | On request | Full |
| Cranfleet Offside L1 Leisure | 15.6km east | On request | Full |
| Stenson Marina | 6.8km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Mercia Marina | 9.1km south-west | £2,401 | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 10.5km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Chapel Farm Marina | 11km south-east | – | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 13.2km south-east | On request | Not reported |
| Redhill Marina | 15.5km south-east | 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 10m boat cost near Derby?
Across the 4 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,242 a year at Shardlow Marina to £2,401 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £1,568 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Derby?
For a 10m boat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,242 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Derby have space now?
3 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Shardlow Marina, Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and Willow Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Derby?
Stenson Marina, 6.8km south-west of the centre of Derby, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Derby?
4 of the 15 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement), Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Redhill 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, 12 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 2 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs near Derby
Broader
Moorings and marinas near other towns
- Birmingham 15
- Sheffield 4
- Leicester 15
- Coventry 15
- Nottingham 15
- Wolverhampton 15
- Stoke-on-Trent 15
- West Bromwich 15
- Rotherham 9
- Sutton Coldfield 15
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