Part of Yorkshire's River Ouse navigation, Naburn Locks were once busy with boats transporting goods to and from York, Hull, and beyond.
Forming the barrier between the tidal and non-tidal river, the first lock at Naburn was built in 1757 – and remains one of the UK's earliest examples of canal engineering. In the Victorian era, a larger lock was built alongside the original to allow bigger freight barges to pass through. It was opened by Queen Victoria's grandson, Prince Albert Victor, in 1888.
Today, it's the perfect place for country walks and spotting wildlife.
