Canals
Berths available
Hardingswood Junction Moorings
Kidsgrove, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,090 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Longton
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,090 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£3,725 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hardingswood Junction Moorings.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,984 a year (Talbot Wharf) to £3,725 a year (Aston Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,090 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Aston Marina.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Longton: Festival Park Marina, 5.6km north-west of the centre. 1 of the 6 within 10km.
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Full
Red Bull Basin L1 Leisure
Kidsgrove, Staffordshire · Macclesfield Canal
Prices not published
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Full
Shelmore
Norbury, Staffordshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices not published
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Full
Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
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Aston Marina
Stone, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Festival Park Marina
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardingswood Junction Moorings | 13.3km north-west | £3,090 | Yes | Berths available |
| Red Bull Basin L1 Leisure | 13.8km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Shelmore | 23.9km south-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Talbot Wharf | 24.2km west | £1,984 | Yes | Full |
| Aston Marina | 11.7km south | £3,725 | Yes | Not reported |
| Festival Park Marina | 5.6km north-west | On request | Yes | 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 3 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,984 a year at Talbot Wharf to £3,725 a year at Aston Marina. The middle figure is £3,090 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Longton?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Talbot Wharf is cheapest at £1,984 a year in Market Drayton.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Longton have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hardingswood Junction Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Longton?
Festival Park Marina, 5.6km north-west of the centre of Longton, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Longton?
1 of the 6 say you can: Shelmore (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, 6 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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