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Mercia Marina

 
Midland Chandlers (Willington)
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Findern DE65 6DW, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 394 yards away.
 
Information about the place
Mercia Marina is a place on the waterways on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) between Willington Winding Hole (5¼ furlongs to the southwest) and Swarkestone Junction (Junction of the Derby and the Trent and Mersey Canals) (4 miles and 5 furlongs and 1 lock to the east).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Willington Winding Hole is Willington Railway Bridge No 22A; 2 furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Swarkestone Junction is Bullys Footbridge No 22; ¾ furlongs away.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring).

Facilities: diesel for sale, gas for sale, coal for sale, boater-operated pump-out and boatyard pump-out.

You can wind here.

The Dragon PH5½ furlongs
Willington Winding Hole5¼ furlongs
Willington Services5¼ furlongs
Willington Visitor Moorings4¾ furlongs
Willington Railway Bridge No 22A2 furlongs
Mercia Marina
Bullys Footbridge No 22¾ furlongs
Greyhound Footbridge4¼ furlongs
Buckford Bridge No 214¼ furlongs
Doles Brook Aqueduct7 furlongs
Hell Brook Aqueduct1 mile, ¾ furlongs
 
 
Amenities

Amenities nearby at Willington Railway Bridge No 22A

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Additional information

Location – On the peaceful and tranquil Trent and Mersey Canal, halfway between Fradley Junction and Trent Lock/Sawley in the heart of England’s canal country, our location offers great cruising routes as well as easy road access, being just minutes from the junction of the A38 and A50. Derby, Burton and Nottingham are an easy drive away as are the Derbyshire Dales, Peak District and The National Forest. The attractive villages of Findern and Willington are a short walk. Bus services are on Findern Lane and rail services in Willington.

Services: Midland Chandlers, Aqua Narrowboats, New and Used Boat Co, Willow Tree Tea Rooms, Shakespeare Classic Line Boat Hire and the Still Waters Convenience and Gift Shop . Also our Dry Dock, Pump outs, Diesel, Gas, Coal and Wood provision and our Trip Boat, the Stenson Belle.

Holiday Lodges – Buy an existing lodge or choose your plot and have a bespoke one built. We have a choice of high specification 2 or 3 bedroom lodges for sale on a 100 year licence. The luxury lodges can also be rented as a base for exploring The Dales and Peak District.

Environment – Twelve islands/promontories were added to the existing Willington Lake creating a series of mini-marinas in the 24 acre waterspace surrounded by soft banks planted with wildflowers and reeds. Wide expanses of open water throughout for easy boat manoeuvring. Wildlife in abundance!

First Class Facilities– For boaters we offer three private luxury facilities’ blocks with twelve shower cubicles, fifteen loos and three double laundries; full 16 amp individually metered electricity to each berth recharged at cost; full length jetties (36’ to 70’); car parking near all berths; electronic security gates; Tarmac roads; disabled friendly access; CCTV.

Excellent winter moorings and very helpful staff

 
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 Mercia Marina | Shopping and holiday destination, and a great day out — associated with this page
Is Derbyshire’s largest waterside marina attraction, shopping and holiday destination with more than 20 businesses, 11 shops, 2 restaurants, 2 coffee houses, bar, boutique retailers, lodges, & boating activities. Free Parking.
 Trent & Mersey Canal Society – founded in 1974 — associated with Trent and Mersey Canal
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Derwent Mouth

Swarkestone Lock No 54 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Weston Lock No 47 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Shardlow10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Sawley Locks No 212 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office13 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Cranfleet Lock No 314 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 518 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5

In the direction of Horninglow Basin

Willington Services5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Horninglow Basin4 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Barton Turn Visitor Moorings9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Turn Visitor Moorings
Gaskells Bridge No 4612 miles, 6 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Gaskells Bridge No 46
Fradley Canalside Café15 miles and 10 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Canalside Café
Fradley Visitor Centre15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre
Shop and Marine Services at Fradley Junction15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Shop and Marine Services at Fradley Junction
Fradley Swing Bridge15 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Swing Bridge
Fradley Visitor Moorings (48 hour)15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Visitor Moorings (48 hour)
Streethay Wharf18 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Streethay Wharf
Kings Orchard Marina18 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Kings Orchard Marina

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Derwent Mouth

Swarkestone Lock No 54 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Sawley Locks No 212 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office13 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Cranfleet Lock No 314 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Beeston Lock No 518 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5

In the direction of Horninglow Basin

Willington Services5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Fradley Visitor Centre15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Derwent Mouth

Sawley Cut Wharf12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
Sawley Locks No 212 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office13 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Beeston Lock No 518 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Beeston Lock No 5

In the direction of Horninglow Basin

Willington Services5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Horninglow Basin4 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Fradley Visitor Centre15 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Derwent Mouth

Stenson Marina1 mile, 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Stenson Lock Winding Hole1 mile, 4¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Swarkestone Junction4 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Chellaston Winding Hole6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Winding Hole below Shardlow Lock10 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Shardlow10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Derwent Mouth11 miles, 5 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Derwent Mouth
Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance12 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Flood Lock Weir Entrance
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Soar Mouth13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Soar Mouth
Redhill Lock Junction14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Lock Junction
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office13 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Derwent Mouth, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office

In the direction of Horninglow Basin

Willington Winding Hole5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Horninglow Basin4 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Horninglow Basin
Shobnall Marina5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Shobnall Marina
Barton Marina9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Marina
Wychnor Winding Hole11 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Wychnor Winding Hole
Wychnor Lock Winding Hole11 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Wychnor Lock Winding Hole
Wychnor Moorings Winding Hole11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Wychnor Moorings Winding Hole
Bagnall Winding Hole13 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Bagnall Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

The nearest self-operated pump-out is here. Others are at:

Nearest boatyard pump-out

The nearest boatyard pump-out is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Horninglow Basin

Shobnall Marina5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Shobnall Marina
Barton Marina9 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Marina
Streethay Wharf18 miles, 2 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Streethay Wharf
Kings Orchard Marina18 miles, 4 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Kings Orchard Marina
Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina17 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Horninglow Basin, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Lady Godiva] noblewoman who is relatively well documented as the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and a patron of various churches and monasteries. Today, she is mainly [Trent and Mersey Canal] terminus, passing through Burton upon Trent, Mercia Marina at Findern, the largest inland waterway marina in the United Kingdom, and then through wide [Findern] and Mersey Canal, creating the UK's largest inland marina with berthing for 585 craft. Mercia Marina, with berths for several hundred narrow boats, is [Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue] Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR), also known as Mercia Rescue, is a water rescue team operating from the marina in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire [List of fictional princes] by Jay Duffy. Prince Burgred Vikings Based on the historical Burgred of Mercia. Portrayed by Aaron Monaghan. Prince Egbert Vikings The son of King Aelle [List of airline codes] Aerea de Carga MABECO Angola MBV Aeriantur-M AEREM Moldova defunct MCB Air Mercia WESTMID United Kingdom MCD Air Medical AIR MED United Kingdom MCO Aerolíneas [List of fictional princesses] Jennie Jacques since season 3. Kwenthrith Vikings Pretender to the throne of Mercia, and sister of Prince Burgred. She has a putative illegitimate son, Magnus [List of Water Rats episodes] the harbour, which belonged to a child. Guest Stars: Allison Cratchley, Mercia Deane-Johns, Anthony Martin, Julian Garner, Helen Scott, Gerard Maguire [Tamworth, Staffordshire] and a Moat House. Tamworth was the capital of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia during the Heptarchy of seven kingdoms and throughout its later, greater [List of Catholic saints] Cermanus 200s c. 305 found in Roman Martyrology Cessianus c. 295 303 Chad of Mercia c. 634 March 2, 672 found in Roman Martyrology Charbel 0's 107 Charbel Makhlouf
 
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