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Frankton Locks Summer Opening Times 2026

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Montgomery Canal

From: 1 April 2026, 9am

To: 30 October 2026, 1pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayMontgomery Canal
Starts atFrankton Locks
Ends atFrankton Locks

Description

Original 16 April 2026, 11:54am

Frankton Locks – Summer Opening Times 2026

Opening hours:

  • 09:00–13:00 daily

All passages through Frankton Locks are by advance booking only. Bookings must be made no later than the day before passage. No passages will be permitted outside of these opening hours.

A maximum of 12 boats travelling down and 12 boats travelling up the locks is permitted each day. Customers are therefore advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment. There is a minimum stay of 1 night and a maximum stay of 14 nights on the Montgomery Canal. Please note that a return passage must be included at the time of booking.

Please book online here.

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