Pontoon berths on the River Trent

Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.

7 sites · 2 with space now · typical £2,174 a year for a 10m boat (£1,242–£3,105 across 2 published tariffs)

Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences

At a glance

7 sites, all on rivers.
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina and Shardlow Marina.
For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,242 a year (Shardlow Marina) to £3,105 a year (Farndon Marina); the middle of 2 is £2,174 a year.
Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Shardlow Marina.
Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 6 diesel, 4 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: Aquavista (2).

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Beeston Marina

Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · River Trent

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

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Shardlow Marina

Shardlow, Derbyshire · River Trent

£1,242 a year for a 10m cruiser

Seen on their website 8 days ago

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Farndon Marina

Farndon, Nottinghamshire · River Trent

£3,105 a year for a 10m cruiser

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Kingfisher Wharf

East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire · River Trent

Prices not published

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Kings Waterside & Marina

Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent

Prices on request

Liveaboard

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Newark Marina

Newark, Nottinghamshire · River Trent

Prices not published

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Sawley Waterside & Marina

Long Eaton, Leicestershire · River Trent

Prices on request

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 10m boat

Site	Where	A year, 10m boat	Berths	Space
Beeston Marina	Beeston, Nottingham, River Trent	–	pontoon berths, linear moorings	Berths available
Shardlow Marina	Shardlow, River Trent	£1,242	pontoon berths, linear moorings	Berths available
Farndon Marina	Farndon, River Trent	£3,105	pontoon berths	Not reported
Kingfisher Wharf	East Bridgford, River Trent	–	pontoon berths, hard standing	Not reported
Kings Waterside & Marina	Newark, River Trent	On request	pontoon berths	Not reported
Newark Marina	Newark, River Trent	–	pontoon berths	Not reported
Sawley Waterside & Marina	Long Eaton, River Trent	On request	pontoon berths	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 10m boat cost on the River Trent?

Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,242 a year at Shardlow Marina to £3,105 a year at Farndon Marina. The middle figure is £2,174 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest pontoon berths on the River Trent?

For a 10m boat, Shardlow Marina is cheapest at £1,242 a year.

Which pontoon berths on the River Trent have space now?

2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Beeston Marina and Shardlow Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at pontoon berths on the River Trent?

2 of the 7 say you can: Kings Waterside & 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 4 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways). Coastal marinas usually need none.

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