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Towpath Closure - Regent's Canal, Islington Tunnel (east) to City Road Lock, Islington

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Regent's Canal

From: 18 October 2026, 8am

To: 21 October 2026, noon inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayRegent's Canal
Starts atIslington Tunnel
Ends atLock 5, City Road Lock

Description

Original 23 September 2026, 8:11am

Filming will take place on the towpath between Colebrooke Row and City Road Lock, due to a large film crew and the nature of the scenes being filmed, the towpath will be closed.

Please follow the diversion route along Noel Road, you may rejoin the towpath at Danbury Street. There will be a short scene filmed between Danbury Street and City Road Lock, during this time, the closure will be extended to Wharf Road. Galata Restaurant and Bistro will be accessible during filming. If you need help with directions or a step-free route, refer to local posters or ask a film crew marshal.

Islington Eco Moorings will not be available to book during filming. If you are moored here, you may be asked to move your boat for filming. If your boat does not need to move for filming, you will be able to access it during filming but please let the film crew marshals know.

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