Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Swadlincote
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,356 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 7 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 2 is £3,356 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.6m (71ft) at Stenson Marina.
- Of the 7, 5 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 3 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Swadlincote: Egginton L1 Leisure, 8.2km north of the centre. 4 of the 7 within 10km.
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
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Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
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
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Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
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Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fradley Marina | 15.4km west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 8.2km north | On request | Yes | Full |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 9km north | – | Yes | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 9.3km north | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 10.7km north | £2,910 | 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 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV 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 £3,356 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Swadlincote?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Stenson Marina is cheapest at £2,910 a year in Barrow-on-Trent.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Swadlincote have space now?
1 of the 7 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Swadlincote?
Egginton L1 Leisure, 8.2km north of the centre of Swadlincote, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Swadlincote?
3 of the 7 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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