Canals
Berths available
Venetian Marina
Cholmondeston, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£3,254 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a chandlery on the Shropshire Union Canal
Sites with a chandlery on site for parts, paint and gear.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,249 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,984–£4,536 across 4 published tariffs)
Licence: Canal & River Trust. About licences
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on canals.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Venetian Marina.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £1,984 a year (Talbot Wharf) to £4,536 a year (Aqueduct Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,249 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.3m (70ft) at Venetian Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 3 diesel.
- 2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Canals
Full
Talbot Wharf
Market Drayton, Shropshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£1,984 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Aqueduct Marina
Church Minshull, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch)
£4,536 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Nantwich Canal Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
£3,243 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Tattenhall Marina
Tattenhall, Cheshire · Shropshire Union Canal
Prices on request
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Chandlery | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian Marina | Cholmondeston, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £3,254 | Yes | Berths available |
| Talbot Wharf | Market Drayton, Shropshire Union Canal | £1,984 | Yes | Full |
| Aqueduct Marina | Church Minshull, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch) | £4,536 | Yes | Not reported |
| Nantwich Canal Centre | Nantwich, Shropshire Union Canal | £3,243 | Yes | Not reported |
| Tattenhall Marina | Tattenhall, Shropshire Union Canal | 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 on the Shropshire Union Canal?
Across the 4 moorings with a chandlery here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,984 a year at Talbot Wharf to £4,536 a year at Aqueduct Marina. The middle figure is £3,249 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a chandlery on the Shropshire Union Canal?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Talbot Wharf is cheapest at £1,984 a year in Market Drayton.
Which moorings with a chandlery on the Shropshire Union Canal have space now?
1 of the 5 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 moorings with a chandlery on the Shropshire Union Canal?
2 of the 5 say you can: Venetian 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, 5 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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