Rivers
Berths available
Shardlow Marina
Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser
Cheapest moorings and marinas near Derby
Every site here with a published price, cheapest first, worked out for the same boat so the figures compare.
4 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
- 4 sites: 1 on a canal and 3 on rivers.
- 3 of the 4 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: 21.3m (70ft) at Shardlow Marina.
- Of the 4, 2 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Derby: Mercia Marina, 9.1km south-west of the centre. 1 of the 4 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
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Per metre a year | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardlow Marina | 10.7km south-east | £1,242 | £124.16 | Berths available |
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 13.4km south-east | £1,354 | £135.40 | Berths available |
| Willow Moorings | 17.6km south-east | from £1,782 | £178.20 | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | 9.1km south-west | £2,401 | £240.13 | 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 cheapest 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 cheapest moorings and marinas near Derby?
For a 10m boat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,242 a year.
Which cheapest moorings and marinas near Derby have space now?
3 of the 4 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 cheapest marina or mooring to Derby?
Mercia Marina, 9.1km south-west of the centre of Derby, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at cheapest moorings and marinas near Derby?
1 of the 4 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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 and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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