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Mooring at Brentford Locks

Brentford

Brentford Gauging Lock was once one of the busiest places on the Grand Union Canal / River Brent. Today, Brentford Lock is a great place for a walk and cycle.

Just a 10 minute jaunt around the towpath is the Thames Lock the final lock on the Grand Union Canal and the gateway to the River Thames. Or if your prefer the 15 minute walk the other way, you'll find Syon House and Park.

Things to see and do

Planning your visit

  • Address

    Brentford Gauging Lock, Brentford, TW8 8HP

  • Opening times

    Opening Times: April – October. The welcome station is only open when our volunteer lock keepers are on site and is subject to change.

  • Prices

    Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing

  • Toilets

    For customers of the local pub/café

Getting here

  • By car

    There is limited on-street parking. Nearest public pay & display car park is next to the church on Brentford High Street

  • By train

    Brentford rail station is an 11 minute walk

  • By boat

    If you're boating the Thames Ring then look out here for some visitor moorings, we have some permanent moorings and boating facilities available.

photo of a location on the canals
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