Find long-stay boat moorings at Penkridge, Staffordshire. Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal berths near Stafford.
Area
Staffordshire, West Midlands
Type
Canal
Waterways
2 waterways
Moorings
3 listed
Location guide
Penkridge sits on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal between Stafford and Wolverhampton, with a marina and long-established boatyard moorings by the village. It is a well-priced rural base on the Four Counties Ring, with a station on the West Coast Main Line.
Yes. Long-term moorings on CRT-managed waterways require a current boat licence. River moorings under the Environment Agency require an EA boat registration. Most marinas handle this paperwork as part of the mooring agreement.
Most mooring fees include the berth space itself. Electricity, water, pump-out, and parking are often metered or charged separately. Always ask for a full breakdown before signing.
Most contracts run for 3, 6, or 12 months. Annual contracts are the most common. Monthly rolling agreements are available at some sites but usually at a premium. Notice periods are typically 1-3 months.
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