Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Redditch
Canal marinas and moorings that take a full-length 70ft (21.3m) narrowboat. Many marinas stop at 60ft or 62ft, and some canals can't take a 70ft boat at all.
5 sites · 3 with space now · typical £3,683 a year for a 70ft narrowboat (£2,791–£5,556 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lowsonford L1 Leisure, Kingswood Basin and Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure.
- For a 70ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,791 a year (Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure) to £5,556 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,683 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- Of the 5, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Redditch: Alvechurch Marina, 5km north-west of the centre. 1 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Berths available
Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure
Worcester, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£2,791 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Alvechurch Marina
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
£4,460 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Droitwich Spa Marina
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire · Droitwich Junction Canal
£3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 70ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 70ft narrowboat | Longest boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | 14.8km east | £3,416 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Kingswood Basin | 15km east | – | 21.4m (70ft) | Berths available |
| Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure | 16.3km south-west | £2,791 | 22m (72ft) | Berths available |
| Alvechurch Marina | 5km north-west | £5,556 | 21.3m (70ft) | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 12.8km west | £3,950 | 21.3m (70ft) | 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 70ft narrowboat cost near Redditch?
Across the 4 moorings for 70ft narrowboats here that publish a price, a 70ft narrowboat costs from £2,791 a year at Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure to £5,556 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £3,683 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Redditch?
For a 70ft narrowboat, Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure is cheapest at £2,791 a year in Worcester.
Which moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Redditch have space now?
3 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Lowsonford L1 Leisure, Kingswood Basin and Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 21.3m (70ft) near Redditch?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Lowsonford L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Kingswood Basin (21.4m (70ft)), Tibberton Towpath L1 Leisure (22m (72ft)), Alvechurch Marina (21.3m (70ft)) and Droitwich Spa Marina (21.3m (70ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest mooring for 70ft narrowboats to Redditch?
Alvechurch Marina, 5km north-west of the centre of Redditch, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings for 70ft narrowboats near Redditch?
1 of the 5 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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