Canals
Berths available
Ladybird Pontoon
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Pontoon berths near Longton
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,473 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,221–£3,725 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Ladybird Pontoon.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,221 a year (Heritage Marina) to £3,725 a year (Aston Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,473 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Aston Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Longton: Aston Marina, 11.7km south of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Heritage Marina
Scholar Green, Cheshire · Macclesfield Canal
£3,221 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Great Haywood Marina
Great Haywood, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybird Pontoon | 24.3km west | On request | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Berths available |
| Aston Marina | 11.7km south | £3,725 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Heritage Marina | 15.7km north-west | £3,221 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Great Haywood Marina | 21.7km south-east | On request | 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 Longton?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,221 a year at Heritage Marina to £3,725 a year at Aston Marina. The middle figure is £3,473 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Longton?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Heritage Marina is cheapest at £3,221 a year in Scholar Green.
Which pontoon berths near Longton have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Ladybird Pontoon. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Longton?
Aston Marina, 11.7km south of the centre of Longton, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Longton?
1 of the 4 say you can: Ladybird Pontoon (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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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