at our Midlands marinas
Moorings at our Midlands Marinas
The Midlands sits at the centre of the Great British Inland Waterways, with easy access to major routes including the Grand Union Canal, Oxford Canal, River Trent, and Trent & Mersey Canal.
From the UK’s largest inland marina at Sawley, to peaceful canal-side villages like Cropredy and Crick, our network of Midlands Marinas offers secure moorings for narrowboats, wide beams and cruisers, whether you are searching for a residential home on the water, a leisure mooring for regular cruising, or a convenient visitor berth for passing by.
With welcoming communities, modern facilities, and excellent connections to towns, cities, and the countryside, finding the right Midlands mooring has never been easier. We’ve listed our Midlands marinas below.
Brinklow Waterside & Marina
Brinklow Waterside & Marina is situated on the North Oxford Canal, near Rugby. You are only a short drive from Coventry and Warwick, making it a convenient location for both leisure and commuting. This marina offers all mooring types with secure facilities and excellent cruising routes, with 29 miles of lock-free canal linking to the wider canal network.
Buckden Waterside & Marina
Located on the River Great Ouse, Buckden Waterside & Marina is close to Huntingdon, St Neots, and Cambridge. The area is full of countryside walks, historic towns, and riverside pubs. This marina provides High Use Premium moorings and other mooring types, making it ideal for those looking for a permanent base or 140 miles of cruising routes to explore.
Priory Waterside & Marina
Priory Waterside & Marina sits near Bedford with easy access to the town centre and its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Set in peaceful surroundings, this inland marina in the Midlands offers all mooring types and is well-positioned for relaxed cruising and just a 40-minute train ride to London.
Sawley Waterside & Marina
Sawley Waterside & Marina is the UK’s largest inland marina. Located near Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester, it sits where the River Trent meets the Trent and Mersey Canal. Find excellent transport links and vibrant towns nearby to make the most of this wonderful area in the Midlands. With all mooring types available, this narrowboat marina in the Midlands is a top choice for boaters looking for space, facilities, and connections.
Crick Waterside & Marina
Crick Waterside & Marina is set in the heart of Northamptonshire, close to the popular boating village of Crick. With Crick Boat Show held nearby each year, the area is well known in the boating community. The marina offers all mooring types with direct access to the Grand Union Canal.
Cropredy Waterside & Marina
Cropredy Waterside & Marina on the South Oxford Canal, close to Banbury. The village of Cropredy is famous for its annual music festival and traditional pubs. The marina provides High Use Premium moorings as well as other types, making it a flexible option for boaters wanting to explore Oxfordshire.
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina
Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina is located in Staffordshire, close to Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. The area offers a mix of countryside and historic market towns. This marina provides High Use Premium moorings and other mooring types, making it ideal for boaters who spend a lot of time afloat.
Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina
This marina sits on the River Trent in the centre of Nottingham. You are steps away from restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks, including Nottingham Castle. Our leisure and visitor mooring options make Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina a great base to explore the city from.
Trinity Waterside & Marina
Trinity Waterside & Marina is based near Hinckley, providing easy access to both Leicester and Coventry. The marina is set in a peaceful rural area but is close enough to the town and amenities to make it the perfect base to adventure from. All mooring types are available here.
Ventnor Waterside & Marina
Ventnor Waterside & Marina sits on the Grand Union Canal near Warwick. The setting is quiet and picturesque with Warwick Castle and Leamington Spa nearby. Our Leisure moorings make this a perfect vacation spot to explore Warwickshire.
Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina is at the junction of the Oxford and Grand Union Canals, near Southam. This makes it perfect for access to multiple cruising routes. With all mooring types available, including residential making it a popular choice for long-term boaters.
Find the perfect spot for you and your boat
Why choose a mooring in the Midlands with Aquavista?
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Friendly faces & unique places
When you moor at one of our inland marinas in the Midlands, you become part of a welcoming community with access to top-class facilities. Aquavista Mooring Benefits include:
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Safe and secure moorings with regular checks
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Regular community events
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Excellent facilities, from laundry to Wi-Fi
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Aquavista crews on-site to help and make things easier for you
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100 days of free stop-overs at any of our 33 marinas with Explore 100
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10% off diesel, 5% off gas, coal and logs
Mooring Options At Midlands Marinas
We have several different mooring contract types available at our Midlands marinas, whether you’re looking to make a marina your permanent home or simply want somewhere to rest up.
Mooring options from Aquavista are:
Residential Moorings
Residential moorings are available in selected marinas. These moorings give you a permanent waterside home with an official UK registered address, including your own post box, storage box, complimentary weekly laundry, monthly pump-out, and an amazing community.
Residential moorings are available at:
- Brinklow Waterside & Marina
- Priory Waterside & Marina
- Sawley Waterside & Marina
- Crick Waterside & Marina
- Nottingham Castle Waterside & Marina
- Trinity Waterside & Marina
- Wigrams Turn Waterside & Marina
High User Premium Moorings
High-use premium moorings offer a long-term base for boaters, but do not provide residential status. You still need to have a permanent address elsewhere. These moorings give you a secure post box, a storage box, a free wash and dry each week, and many of our other exclusive benefits.
High-use moorings are available at:
Leisure Moorings
Leisure moorings are available across all of our marinas in the Midlands. They are ideal for weekend and holiday cruising. From our Midlands marinas, you can access routes including the Grand Union Canal, Oxford Canal, and Trent and Mersey Canal, offering connections to Birmingham, Oxford, and beyond.
Visitor Moorings
Visitor moorings are available at all Aquavista inland marinas in the Midlands. They provide a short-term mooring with access to the facilities on site. With locations across key canals and rivers, they provide the perfect stop-off point when exploring popular cruising routes. Whether you are heading along the Grand Union or exploring the River Trent, our marinas offer convenient visitor options.
Winter Moorings
Winter moorings are available across each of our Midlands marinas. Boaters without a permanent mooring can use the marina as a temporary base during the challenging weather conditions. This provides access to the facilities at the marina and a safe place to moor for the season.
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