Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Moorings with electric hook-up near Swadlincote
Berths with shore power, so you can run heating and charge batteries without the engine.
6 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 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: Fradley Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £2,910 a year (Stenson Marina) to £3,803 a year (Mercia Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,671 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 6, 2 have a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 4 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Swadlincote: Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre. 2 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Stenson Marina
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£2,910 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Kings Orchard Marina
Huddlesford, Staffordshire · Coventry Canal
£3,671 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Electric hook-up | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 15.4km west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.7km north | £2,910 | Yes | Not reported |
| Kings Orchard Marina | 17.5km south-west | £3,671 | Yes | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 9.9km west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 17.3km north-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 Swadlincote?
Across the 3 moorings with electric hook-up here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £2,910 a year at Stenson Marina to £3,803 a year at Mercia Marina. The middle figure is £3,671 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with electric hook-up near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which moorings with electric hook-up near Swadlincote have space now?
1 of the 6 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Fradley Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest mooring with electric hook-up to Swadlincote?
Mercia Marina, 9.3km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with electric hook-up near Swadlincote?
4 of the 6 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Kings Orchard Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Willowbrook Moorings (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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