Find long-stay moorings in Nottingham. River Trent and canal berths in the heart of the East Midlands.
Area
Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Type
Canal, River
Waterways
3 waterways
Moorings
2 listed
Location guide
Nottingham sits on the River Trent, one of England's great navigable rivers, and is connected to the canal network via the Beeston Canal and the Nottingham Canal. The city has a welcoming boating community and several marina facilities ranging from purpose-built to more characterful historic wharves. From Nottingham, the Trent provides access east to the Humber estuary and west to the Midlands waterway network, while the Erewash Canal and Grantham Canal offer further exploration. Long-stay moorings in and around Nottingham tend to represent good value compared to more southerly locations, and the city's extensive green spaces, vibrant night-life, and improving transport links make it a popular liveaboard choice.
Listed mooring sites
2 sites
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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