Liveaboard moorings in Cheshire

Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.

3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,243–£4,247 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

3 sites, all on canals.
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,243 a year (Nantwich Canal Centre) to £4,247 a year (Anderton Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,254 a year.
Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
Groups running more than one: ABC Leisure Group (2).

Canals Berths available

Venetian Marina

Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)

£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Canals

Anderton Marina

Anderton, Cheshire · Trent & Mersey Canal

£4,247 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

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Canals

Nantwich Canal Centre

Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal

£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

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Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

Site	Where	A year, 57ft narrowboat	Liveaboard	Space
Venetian Marina	Cholmondeston, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)	£3,254	Liveaboard by arrangement	Berths available
Anderton Marina	Anderton, Trent & Mersey Canal	£4,247	Liveaboard by arrangement	Not reported
Nantwich Canal Centre	Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal	£3,243	Liveaboard by arrangement	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 in Cheshire?

Across the 3 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,243 a year at Nantwich Canal Centre to £4,247 a year at Anderton Marina. The middle figure is £3,254 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings in Cheshire?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Nantwich Canal Centre is cheapest at £3,243 a year.

Which liveaboard moorings in Cheshire have space now?

1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings in Cheshire?

All 3 say you can: Venetian Marina (liveaboard by arrangement), Anderton Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Nantwich Canal Centre (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, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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