Waterway Notices / Frankton Locks Winter Opening Times 2026/2027
Advice beginning 2 November 2026 at 09:00 to 15 March 2027 at 13:00. Starting at Lock 1, Frankton Locks, ending at Lock 4, Frankton Locks.
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Summary
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 2 November 2026 at 09:00 |
| End Date | 15 March 2027 at 13:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 1, Frankton Locks |
| Ends Location | Lock 4, Frankton Locks |
Updates
22 October 2026 at 14:35
Please be advised that winter opening arrangements at Frankton Locks will apply from Monday 2 November 2026 until Monday 15 March 2027.
During this period, the locks will be open:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- 9:00am to 1:00pm
You can book online - Book your passage online here
All winter passages must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Bookings cannot be accepted on the day of passage.
A maximum of 12 boats travelling down the locks and 12 boats travelling up the locks will be permitted each day.
When booking, boaters must also provide a date for their return passage. Stays must be for a minimum of one night and a maximum of 14 nights.
Christmas and New Year closures
Frankton Locks will be closed on:
- Friday 25 December 2026, Christmas Day
- Saturday 26 December 2026, Boxing Day
- Friday 1 January 2027, New Year's Day
We kindly ask boaters to plan their journeys accordingly.