Hatton Locks

Hatton's famous 'stairway to heaven' flight of 21 locks has a fascinating history. State of the art locks were built at Hatton to fight off stiff competition from the roads and railways and widened in the 1930s. When the locks were completed, bands played and crowds gathered to watch the Duke of Kent arrive by boat and cut the ribbon.

Protected by an amazing team of colleagues and volunteers today, Hatton Locks is a lovely peaceful location to watch the colourful narrowboats as they move through this impressive flight on the Grand Union Canal.

Thing to see and do

It takes time and funding to keep Hatton Locks safe and accessible for everyone. Your support makes it possible.

Welcome station

Drop by our welcome station, where you'll find our friendly, knowledgeable volunteers at Lock 43, ready to tell you all about the hard work that goes into keeping Hatton Locks alive. Every year, our incredible volunteers repair hedgerows for nature, clear fallen trees after storm damage and ensure the site is safe and accessible for everyone to enjoy. Find out about joining our team today.

Planning your visit

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