Current Navigation Notices in force

Advanced Warning - Nafford Lock

Estimated Dates: End of March, early April 2026 or ASAP depending on river levels, weather forecasts and conditions Estimated Duration: 6-8 Weeks (depending on the extent of works identified from an initial survey once the lock is dewatered) The Trust has identified that Nafford Lock is likely not to survive another season. Therefore the Trust plans to fully dewater and undertake a full underwater, cill, foundation, gates and paddle refurbishment of the Lock in the early part of 2026. This will result in the lock being closed for a period of about 6-8 weeks depending on the required works. Once we have firm dates and timescales we will issue a Full Restriction Warning Notice. This notice has been issued to give boaters early warning of these proposed works.

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30/10/2025 Winter Opening Hours & Booked Passages

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27/10/2025 Avon Lock opening times: The last week of the boating season has fallen after the change of clocks. As it is now dark after 17:00 the Lock times will be 8:00 to 17:00 and closed 13:00 to 14:00. From Monday 3 November the lock will revert to winter booked passage only. To make a booking please fill in an out of season booked passage form or call 0300 111 2010.