Canals
Berths available
Dunhampstead L1 Leisure
Droitwich, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,850 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canal moorings and marinas near Droitwich Spa
Marinas, basins and linear towpath moorings on the canal network: mostly narrowboats and widebeams, priced per foot or metre a year, with a navigation licence on top.
12 sites · 5 with space now · typical £3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,791–£4,574 across 7 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 12 sites, all on canals.
- 5 of the 12 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dunhampstead L1 Leisure, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure, Tardebigge L1 Leisure, Stourport Wide-Beam Basin L1 Leisure and Withybed Moorings.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,791 a year (Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure) to £4,574 a year (Worcester Marina); the middle of 7 is £3,390 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Dunhampstead L1 Leisure.
- Of the 12, 6 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 4 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 12 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2) and Canal & River Trust (6).
- Closest to Droitwich Spa: Netherwich Basin, 0.4km north-west of the centre. 6 of the 12 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,791 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Tardebigge L1 Leisure
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£3,601 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Stourport Wide-Beam Basin L1 Leisure
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
£2,964 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Withybed Moorings
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Netherwich Basin
Droitwich, Worcestershire · Droitwich Barge Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Roundhill Wharf Offside Linear L1
Kidderminster, Worcestershire · Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Worcester Marina
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,574 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Crafted Boats
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Stourport Basin Marina
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire · Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhampstead L1 Leisure | 3.9km south-east | £2,850 | Berths available |
| Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure | 5.2km south | £2,791 | Berths available |
| Tardebigge L1 Leisure | 11.2km north-east | £3,601 | Berths available |
| Stourport Wide-Beam Basin L1 Leisure | 11.8km north-west | £2,964 | Berths available |
| Withybed Moorings | 14.8km north-east | On request | Berths available |
| Netherwich Basin | 0.4km north-west | On request | Full |
| Roundhill Wharf Offside Linear L1 | 14.5km north-west | – | Full |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 2.1km east | £3,390 | Not reported |
| Worcester Marina | 9.4km south-west | £4,574 | Not reported |
| Alvechurch Marina | 14.8km north-east | £4,460 | Not reported |
| Crafted Boats | 6.2km north-east | On request | Not reported |
| Stourport Basin Marina | 11.8km north-west | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Droitwich Spa?
Across the 7 canal moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,791 a year at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure to £4,574 a year at Worcester Marina. The middle figure is £3,390 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest canal moorings and marinas near Droitwich Spa?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure is cheapest at £2,791 a year in Worcester.
Which canal moorings and marinas near Droitwich Spa have space now?
5 of the 12 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dunhampstead L1 Leisure, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure, Tardebigge L1 Leisure, Stourport Wide-Beam Basin L1 Leisure and Withybed Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest canal marina or mooring to Droitwich Spa?
Netherwich Basin, 0.4km north-west of the centre of Droitwich Spa, on the Droitwich Barge Canal.
Can you live aboard at canal moorings and marinas near Droitwich Spa?
1 of the 12 say you can: Alvechurch 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. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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