Canals
Berths available
Whixall Marina
Whixall, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch)
Prices on request
Moorings with diesel near Shrewsbury
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,597 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£4,158 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Whixall Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,984 a year (Talbot Wharf) to £4,158 a year (Blackwater Meadow Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,597 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21m (69ft) at Whitchurch Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up and 3 a pump-out.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).
- Closest to Shrewsbury: Whixall Marina, 21.6km north of the centre. 0 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Blackwater Meadow Marina
Ellesmere, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£4,158 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Whitchurch Marina
Whitchurch, Shropshire · Llangollen Canal
£3,597 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whixall Marina | 21.6km north | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Talbot Wharf | 29.3km north-east | £1,984 | Yes | Full |
| Blackwater Meadow Marina | 23.5km north-west | £4,158 | Yes | Not reported |
| Whitchurch Marina | 29.1km north | £3,597 | 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 Shrewsbury?
Across the 3 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,984 a year at Talbot Wharf to £4,158 a year at Blackwater Meadow Marina. The middle figure is £3,597 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel near Shrewsbury?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Talbot Wharf is cheapest at £1,984 a year in Market Drayton.
Which moorings with diesel near Shrewsbury have space now?
1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Whixall Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with diesel to Shrewsbury?
Whixall Marina, 21.6km north of the centre of Shrewsbury, on the Llangollen Canal (Prees Branch).
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel near Shrewsbury?
2 of the 4 say you can: Whixall Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Blackwater Meadow 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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