Rivers
Berths available
Sawley Lock L1 Leisure
Long Eaton, Derbyshire · River Trent
£1,354 a year for a 10m cruiser
Widebeam moorings near Willington
Places that take widebeams. Canal boats over 7ft beam.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £4,004 a year for a 60ft widebeam (£4,004–£4,004 across 1 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on rivers.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure.
- Only Mercia Marina publishes a price for a 60ft widebeam: £4,004 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Sawley Waterside & Marina.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Willington: Mercia Marina, 0.6km north-east of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Mercia Marina
Willington, Derbyshire · Trent & Mersey Canal
£3,803 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Rivers
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 60ft widebeam
| Site | Distance | A year, 60ft widebeam | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawley Lock L1 Leisure | 18.1km east | – | Berths available |
| Mercia Marina | 0.6km north-east | £4,004 | Not reported |
| Sawley Waterside & Marina | 18km east | On request | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
Which widebeam moorings near Willington have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Sawley Lock L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest widebeam mooring to Willington?
Mercia Marina, 0.6km north-east of the centre of Willington, on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Can you live aboard at widebeam moorings near Willington?
2 of the 3 say you can: Mercia Marina (liveaboards allowed) 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, 2 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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