Lock 5, Kelston Lock

Further to the notice below, please be advised that Kelston Lock (Lock 5) is now closed pending the replacement of the lock gates. Unfortunately, due to elevated water levels, it is not possible to undertake the necessary works during the winter period.

For safety reasons, the lock has been secured and will remain inaccessible until the repairs are completed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our Customer Service Team: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03030 4040.

Further to the notice below, please be advised that there will be only three further days of assisted passage through Kelston Lock, Lock 5 before the lock is closed for the winter pending replacement of the lock gates.

The three days remaining for emergency passage through Kelston Lock before it is closed are:

• Thursday 23rd October from 10.00am until 12.00noon
• Saturday 25th October from 10.00am until 11.00am
• Wednesday 29th October from 10.00am until 12.00noon

Please be aware that the gates are very fragile following a fire and with the weather conditions changing in the winter season and the rising water levels that occur in winter the lock will become unusable.

Please note that, for safety reasons, the lock will remain secured and inaccessible outside of the published dates and times. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our Customer Service Team: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03030 4040.

Further to the notice below, please be advised that our assisted passage days at Lock 5, Kelston Lock have now finished. However our team will be happy to support passage through the lock when we have colleagues and volunteers available.    

If you require assistance through the lock please contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 where our team will be able to help with dates and timings.

Further to the notice below, please be advised that our assisted passage days at Lock 5, Kelston Lock have now finished.

However our team will be happy to support lockage on a booked passage basis.

If you require assistance through the lock please contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 where our team will be able to help with dates and timings.

Further to the notice below, please be advised that Kelston Lock (Lock 5) remains closed to public use until further notice. However, we are pleased to offer assisted passage on the following date:

•   Saturday 20th September – from 10:00am to 2:00pm

During these times, our operational colleagues and volunteers will be available to assist boating customers through the lock. Please note that, for safety reasons, the lock will remain secured and inaccessible outside of the published dates and times. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our Customer Service Team: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03030 4040

Further to our communication last week, please be advised that Kelston Lock (Lock 5) remains closed to public use until further notice.

However, we are pleased to offer assisted passage on the following dates:

•   Saturday 13th September – from 10:00am to 2:00pm

•   Tuesday 16th September – from 10:00am to 4:00pm

During these times, our operational colleagues and volunteers will be available to assist boating customers through the lock.

Please note that, for safety reasons, the lock will remain secured and inaccessible outside of the published dates and times.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our Customer Service Team: 📧 [email protected] 📞 03030 4040