🛥️ Memory Lane Residential Moorings – Leicester
OPENING MAY 2026
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City Centre Living, Waterside Serenity
Opening May 2026, Memory Lane Moorings offers a rare opportunity to enjoy residential life on the water—right in the heart of Leicester. Nestled in a quiet, offline basin, this modern, well-maintained mooring site site features seven residential berths, each with full residential planning consent and equipped with:
• ⚡ Electric hook-up
• 💡 Pontoon Lighting
• 🌊 Modern floating pontoons
• 🚰 Water points
• ♻️ Waste disposal facilities
• 🔐 Gated access
• 🛡️ Perimeter fencing
• 🅿️ On-site car parking
•🚽 Elsan Disposal Facility
🏡 Residential Use
Residential berths have full planning consent and are subject to Council Tax.
What’s Included
✅ Parking
Each residential mooring includes parking for one vehicle in our customer car park.
✅ Waste & Refuse Disposal
Convenient waste and refuse disposal facilities are available on site to keep the area tidy and well managed.
✅ Water Supply
Fresh water is available for all residential moorings.
✅ Electric Bollard Points
Electric hook‑up is provided via bollard points, subject to registration and payment through our pre‑payment app system.
✅ Individual Storage Box
Each mooring includes one storage box, providing convenient space for tools, equipment, and personal items.
✅ Individual Post Box
Every mooring benefits from its own dedicated post box, ensuring reliable delivery of mail directly on site.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful home base or a strategic point for exploring the inland waterways, Memory Lane delivers the best of both worlds. Its central location ensures easy access to Leicester’s vibrant amenities, while the secluded basin provides a tranquil retreat from the bustle.
Perfect for boaters who value comfort, connectivity, and community, this site is ideal for long-term residential living or as a touring hub across the network.
- Site Facilities
- Electricity Drinking Water Elsan Disposal Onsite Storage Refuse Disposal Car Parking
- Nearest Road
- Memory Lane LE1 3UL
- Nearest Station
- Leicester Rail Station, Leicester LE2 0QB
- Nearest Town
- Leicester
- Additional Information
About Leicester
Why Leicester?
- 🏙️ Thriving City Life: Leicester offers a rich cultural scene, independent shops, award‑winning restaurants, and a year‑round calendar of festivals and events.
- 🚆 Superb Connectivity: Direct rail links to London, Birmingham, and Nottingham, plus easy access to the M1 and M69, make Leicester ideal for commuters and explorers.
- 🎓 Education & Innovation: Home to two major universities and a growing tech and creative sector, Leicester is a city of opportunity.
- 🌿 Green Spaces: Riverside walks, historic parks, and nature reserves are all within easy reach of the city centre.
Directions
🧭 By Car
- From the North (Grantham/Nottingham): Take the A52 to the A46 southbound. Follow signs to Leicester city centre, then head toward Belgrave Gate and turn onto Memory Lane.
- From the South (M1/M69): Exit at Junction 21 and follow signs for Leicester city centre. Use the inner ring road to reach Belgrave Gate, then turn onto Memory Lane.
- From the East (A47): Head west toward Leicester, join the inner ring road, and follow signs to Belgrave Gate. Memory Lane is accessed from this route.
🚶 On Foot or by Bike
- Memory Lane is a short walk from Leicester College – St. Margaret’s Campus and Lee Circle.
- The area is well connected with cycle‑friendly routes and pedestrian access from the city centre.
🚆 By Train
From Leicester Railway Station, it’s approximately a 20‑minute walk or a short taxi ride. Head north toward Belgrave Gate and continue to Memory Lane.
Location
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Start Dates
- Auction listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 15 days after the auction closing date unless an alternative start date is stated in the vacancy details.
- Buy It Now listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 2 weeks after the Buy It Now purchase date unless otherwise specified.
Application & Invoicing
Your mooring invoice will only be issued once your application has been fully processed and all requirements have been met.
Boat Requirements
- ✔ Valid Boat Safety Certificate
- ✔ Current Licence
- ✔ Active Insurance
- ✔ Capability to navigate on any Trust waterways where it will be used
- Waterway
- Grand Union Canal
- Access Restrictions
- Access to the pontoon is via a ramp.
- Car Parking
- Regulated - Unsecured
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- Site Specific Key
- Grade
- Standard
- Lighting
- Low Level Lighting
- Pontoon Type
- Floating with GRP Surface
- Viewing Arrangements
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- Car Parking
- Drinking Water
- Electricity
- Elsan Disposal
- Onsite Storage
- Refuse Disposal