🛥️ Memory Lane Residential Moorings – Leicester
City Centre Living, Waterside Serenity
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Memory Lane Residential Moorings, newly opened in July 2026. 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 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
• 🅿️ Dedicated residential mooring customers on-site car parking
•🚽 Elsan Disposal Facility
🏡 Residential Use
7 Residential berths all 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. Access controlled by bollards for added security.
✅ 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 Shed
Each mooring includes one storage shed, 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.
Location Address
Memory Lane Residential Moorings
Memory Lane
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 3UL
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
- River Soar
- Access Restrictions
- Access to the pontoon is via a ramp.
- Car Parking
- Regulated - Secured
- 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