Canals
Berths available
Withybed Moorings
Alvechurch, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices on request
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Redditch
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
9 sites · 3 with space now · typical £3,390 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,183–£4,460 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on canals.
- 3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings, Lowsonford L1 Leisure and Kingswood Basin.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,183 a year (Lowsonford L1 Leisure) to £4,460 a year (Alvechurch Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,390 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 22m (72ft) at Lowsonford L1 Leisure.
- Of the 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (5).
- Closest to Redditch: Alvechurch Marina, 5km north-west of the centre. 3 of the 9 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Lowsonford L1 Leisure
Lowsonford, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
£3,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Berths available
Kingswood Basin
Lapworth, Warwickshire · North Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Bittell L1 Leisure
Birmingham, Worcestershire · Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Netherwich Basin
Droitwich, Worcestershire · Droitwich Barge Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Rising Lane L1 Leisure
Warwick or Solihull, Warwickshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
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
Canals
Hill Farm Marina
Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire · South Stratford Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withybed Moorings | 6.1km north-west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Lowsonford L1 Leisure | 14.8km east | £3,183 | Yes | Berths available |
| Kingswood Basin | 15km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Bittell L1 Leisure | 6.8km north | – | Yes | Full |
| Netherwich Basin | 14.9km west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Rising Lane L1 Leisure | 15.9km east | – | Yes | Full |
| Alvechurch Marina | 5km north-west | £4,460 | Yes | Not reported |
| Droitwich Spa Marina | 12.8km west | £3,390 | Yes | Not reported |
| Hill Farm Marina | 13.2km south-east | – | 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 Redditch?
Across the 3 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,183 a year at Lowsonford L1 Leisure to £4,460 a year at Alvechurch Marina. The middle figure is £3,390 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Redditch?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Lowsonford L1 Leisure is cheapest at £3,183 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Redditch have space now?
3 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Withybed Moorings, Lowsonford L1 Leisure and Kingswood Basin. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Redditch?
Alvechurch Marina, 5km north-west of the centre of Redditch, on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Redditch?
1 of the 9 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, 9 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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