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Frankton Locks

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Montgomery Canal

From: 21 December 2025, 9am

To: 23 January 2026, 11:34am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayMontgomery Canal
Starts atFrankton Locks
Ends atFrankton Locks

Description

Original 17 December 2025, 11:50am

Please see below the opening arrangements for Frankton Locks during the Christmas and New Year period:

  • Sunday 21 December to Wednesday 24 December – OPEN
  • Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December – CLOSED
  • Monday 29 December to Wednesday 31 December – OPEN
  • Thursday 1 January 2026 – CLOSED
  • Friday 2 January 2026 onwards – OPEN as normal

Online booking is available. Please book your passage online in advance.

  • Bookings must be made at least 48 hours prior to the day of passage.
  • Bookings are not accepted on the day of passage.
  • Opening hours: 09:00–13:00 daily.

Please note that a return passage must be entered at the time of booking.

There is a minimum stay of 1 day and a maximum stay of 14 days after entering the Montgomery Canal.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact us on 0303 040 4040.

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