Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Willington
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
10 sites · 2 with space now · typical £3,356 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£2,910–£3,803 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 10 sites: 7 on canals and 3 on rivers.
- 2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and 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 10, 6 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 4 of the 10 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (4).
- Closest to Willington: Willington L1 Leisure, 0.3km north-west of the centre. 4 of the 10 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Fradley Marina
Alrewas, Staffordshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Willington L1 Leisure
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Egginton L1 Leisure
Burton on Trent, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Rivers
Full
Cranfleet L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · Upper Trent
Prices on request
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
Barton Marina
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
Prices on request
Canals
Willowbrook Moorings
Shardlow, Derbyshire · Trent and Mersey Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 18.1km east | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Fradley Marina | 19.8km south-west | On request | Yes | Berths available |
| Willington L1 Leisure | 0.3km north-west | – | Yes | Full |
| Egginton L1 Leisure | 2.5km south-west | On request | Yes | Full |
| Cranfleet L1 Leisure | 18.8km east | On request | Yes | Full |
| Mercia Marina | 0.6km north-east | £3,803 | Yes | Not reported |
| Stenson Marina | 3.5km north-east | £2,910 | Yes | Not reported |
| Barton Marina | 13.8km south-west | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Willowbrook Moorings | 14.3km east | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 18km east | On request | 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 Willington?
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 Willington?
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 Willington have space now?
2 of the 10 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure and 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 Willington?
Willington L1 Leisure, 0.3km north-west of the centre of Willington, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Willington?
4 of the 10 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed), Barton Marina (residential moorings with planning consent), Willowbrook Moorings (liveaboard by arrangement) and Sawley Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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 and 1 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.
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