Watford Locks
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News and information from the Watford Locks flight on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line. Operated by volunteers.
Leicester Line Update - Kilby Lock to Kings Lock -
Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30 on Wed 9 Nov.
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Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30 on Wed 9 Nov.
Notice tinyurl.com/37byk5nr
#ukcanals
From Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38
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November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Leicester Line Update - Kilby Lock to Kings Lock -
Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30 on Wed 9 Nov.
Notice tinyurl.com/37byk5nr
#ukcanals
Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30 on Wed 9 Nov.
Notice tinyurl.com/37byk5nr
#ukcanals
Leicester Line update - Foxton Locks - Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30am on Wed 19 Nov operating on winter hours.
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Notice tinyurl.com/5n6r9afe
#ukcanals
Between Foxton Top Lock 8 and Kilby Lock 30
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Leicester Line update - Foxton Locks - Following the recent heavy rainfall this weekend, water levels have improved sufficiently to allow us to re-open from 9.30am on Wed 19 Nov operating on winter hours.
Notice tinyurl.com/5n6r9afe
#ukcanals
Notice tinyurl.com/5n6r9afe
#ukcanals
Leicester Line - Water levels have improved to allow Welford Lock to remain open. We continue to monitor the situation and may need to take action to close Welford Lock in the future. tinyurl.com/Notice-Link
The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1
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November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Leicester Line - Water levels have improved to allow Welford Lock to remain open. We continue to monitor the situation and may need to take action to close Welford Lock in the future. tinyurl.com/Notice-Link
Update- GU Leicester Line, Welford Lock - Recent rainfall means that we have sufficient water to temporarily open Welford Lock from 10:00am on Friday, 14th November until 2:00pm on Sunday, 16th November.
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Notice Link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5
#ukcanals
The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1
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November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Update- GU Leicester Line, Welford Lock - Recent rainfall means that we have sufficient water to temporarily open Welford Lock from 10:00am on Friday, 14th November until 2:00pm on Sunday, 16th November.
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Notice Link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5
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In addition to Foxton Locks closing today, the Welford Arm, from Welford Lock 1, will be closed from 3pm on Friday 7th November due to the lack of water in the feeder reservoirs. Watford Locks remain open!
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Notice link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5
#ukcanals
The Welford Arm from Welford Lock 1
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November 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In addition to Foxton Locks closing today, the Welford Arm, from Welford Lock 1, will be closed from 3pm on Friday 7th November due to the lack of water in the feeder reservoirs. Watford Locks remain open!
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Notice link - tinyurl.com/y7bxutx5
#ukcanals
Urgent - Foxton Update! From 4pm on Thursday 6th November the navigation from Foxton Lock Flight through to Kilby Lock 30 will be closed. Last boat in for passage through Foxton Locks is 3pm. Notice Link tinyurl.com/2u8zbwcx
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Between Foxton Top Lock 8 and Kilby Lock 30
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November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Urgent - Foxton Update! From 4pm on Thursday 6th November the navigation from Foxton Lock Flight through to Kilby Lock 30 will be closed. Last boat in for passage through Foxton Locks is 3pm. Notice Link tinyurl.com/2u8zbwcx
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Update: Leicester Line Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30. From 3 Nov Watford & Foxton Locks will revert to winter opening 9.30-3pm. It is likely that the section from Foxton Top to Kilby Lock will need to close again next week. Full notice
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From Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30
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October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Update: Leicester Line Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30. From 3 Nov Watford & Foxton Locks will revert to winter opening 9.30-3pm. It is likely that the section from Foxton Top to Kilby Lock will need to close again next week. Full notice
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#ukcanals
Watford Locks opens at 10am ‘til 3pm for the week commencing Monday 27th October. Last boat through will be at 2.15pm. With boats already waiting be prepared for long delays. Check the stoppages notices for the latest information here:
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From Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38
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October 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Watford Locks opens at 10am ‘til 3pm for the week commencing Monday 27th October. Last boat through will be at 2.15pm. With boats already waiting be prepared for long delays. Check the stoppages notices for the latest information here:
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#ukcanals
tinyurl.com/yc6tzazk
#ukcanals
From Monday 27 Oct - Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30 will be open to navigation from 10am - 3pm. Last boat in at Watford and Foxton will be 2pm.
Unfortunately, due to low water level, the section from Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38 will remain closed to navigation. #ukcanals
Unfortunately, due to low water level, the section from Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38 will remain closed to navigation. #ukcanals
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From Monday 27 Oct - Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kilby Lock 30 will be open to navigation from 10am - 3pm. Last boat in at Watford and Foxton will be 2pm.
Unfortunately, due to low water level, the section from Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38 will remain closed to navigation. #ukcanals
Unfortunately, due to low water level, the section from Kilby Lock 30 to Kings Lock 38 will remain closed to navigation. #ukcanals
29 July - It’s the last day to pass thro’ Watford Locks on the Leicester Line before the closure of the locks at Watford, Foxton and through to Kings Lock UFN. Watford Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
29 July - It’s the last day to pass thro’ Watford Locks on the Leicester Line before the closure of the locks at Watford, Foxton and through to Kings Lock UFN. Watford Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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Tomorrow Tues 29th, is the last day to get onto or escape from the Leicester Line between Watford Locks and King's Lock, before the total closure of this stretch, until further notice. Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tomorrow Tues 29th, is the last day to get onto or escape from the Leicester Line between Watford Locks and King's Lock, before the total closure of this stretch, until further notice. Locks open on Tuesday at 10am with the last boat through at 2.15pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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Opening times update and full closure:
From Tues 21 July Watford Locks will be open 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm)
From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm - temporary closure of the Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
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From Tues 21 July Watford Locks will be open 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm)
From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm - temporary closure of the Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
Watford Lock Flight
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July 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Opening times update and full closure:
From Tues 21 July Watford Locks will be open 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm)
From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm - temporary closure of the Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
From Tues 21 July Watford Locks will be open 10am to 3pm (last boat in at 2.15pm)
From Tuesday 29 July at 4pm - temporary closure of the Leicester Line from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
Foxton Locks restriction - update.
From Wed 16 July, Foxton Locks will be closed from 4pm on Wednesdays through to 8am on Fridays.
Notice Link:
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
From Wed 16 July, Foxton Locks will be closed from 4pm on Wednesdays through to 8am on Fridays.
Notice Link:
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
Foxton Lock Flight
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July 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Foxton Locks restriction - update.
From Wed 16 July, Foxton Locks will be closed from 4pm on Wednesdays through to 8am on Fridays.
Notice Link:
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
From Wed 16 July, Foxton Locks will be closed from 4pm on Wednesdays through to 8am on Fridays.
Notice Link:
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
Restriction: To help conserve water, from 1st July the opening times for Watford Lock flight will be 8am closing at 4pm (last boat 3.15) This is being introduced on Watford, Claydon, Foxton, Napton, Marston Doles & Hillmorton flights. Notice link
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
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canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
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https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/01977c…
June 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Restriction: To help conserve water, from 1st July the opening times for Watford Lock flight will be 8am closing at 4pm (last boat 3.15) This is being introduced on Watford, Claydon, Foxton, Napton, Marston Doles & Hillmorton flights. Notice link
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197...
#ukcanals
Watford Locks closure: 6 June. The pin has come off a lock gate & a crane boat is required to lift the gate for access to enable a repair.
The Flight will be closed until further notice. Winding holes can be found before arriving at bottom lock 1 & top lock 7 Full details in the CRT Notice
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The Flight will be closed until further notice. Winding holes can be found before arriving at bottom lock 1 & top lock 7 Full details in the CRT Notice
#ukcanals
June 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Watford Locks closure: 6 June. The pin has come off a lock gate & a crane boat is required to lift the gate for access to enable a repair.
The Flight will be closed until further notice. Winding holes can be found before arriving at bottom lock 1 & top lock 7 Full details in the CRT Notice
#ukcanals
The Flight will be closed until further notice. Winding holes can be found before arriving at bottom lock 1 & top lock 7 Full details in the CRT Notice
#ukcanals
Watford Lock Flight Opening Times:
30 March 2025 - 28 June - 8am to 5pm (last passage through)
29 June - 13 September - 8am to 6pm
30 March 2025 - 28 June - 8am to 5pm (last passage through)
29 June - 13 September - 8am to 6pm
March 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Watford Lock Flight Opening Times:
30 March 2025 - 28 June - 8am to 5pm (last passage through)
29 June - 13 September - 8am to 6pm
30 March 2025 - 28 June - 8am to 5pm (last passage through)
29 June - 13 September - 8am to 6pm
The last minute rush at Watford Locks
March 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The last minute rush at Watford Locks
Warming up at Watford Locks
March 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Warming up at Watford Locks
A grey start to the day at Watford Locks
March 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A grey start to the day at Watford Locks