Canal locks · London
Acton's Lock
In or near City of London.
Acton's Lock — lock in London Borough of Hackney, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge Heath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Acton's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in London Borough of Hackney, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5356°, -0.0638°.
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Official information
Acton's Lock is a notable location along the River Lea, featuring a historic lock that is part of the waterways in East London. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views and the surrounding area, which is popular for walking and cycling.
From the Wikipedia article
Acton's Lock is a lock on the Regent's Canal in Haggerston, in the London Borough of Hackney.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5356, -0.0638
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E8 4PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge Heath — 0.6 km
- Official site
- broadwaymarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4677649 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Acton's Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Acton's Lock.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acton's Lock?
- Acton's Lock is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E8 4PN), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Acton's Lock?
- Acton's Lock — lock in London Borough of Hackney, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Acton's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode E8 4PN.
- Is Acton's Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Acton's Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Acton's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E8 4PN.