Canal locks · London
Camden Lock
In or near Tyburn.
Camden Lock — grade II listed lock in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Camden Lock, the nearest railway station is Camden Town, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is NW1 8AL.
About
Camden Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Part of Regent's Canal. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed lock in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5411°, -0.1457°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Half Hitch is a micro-distillery located in Camden Lock, known for its unique gin crafted using innovative production techniques and a selection of botanicals. Visitors can explore the distillery and learn about the gin-making process.
From the Wikipedia article
Camden Lock is a small part of Camden Town, London Borough of Camden, England, which was formerly a wharf with stables on the Regent's Canal. It is immediately to the north of Hampstead Road Locks, a twin manually operated lock. The twin locks together are "Hampstead Road Lock 1"; each bears a sign so marked. Hawley Lock and Kentish Town Lock are a short distance away to the east; to the west is a long level pound (also known as tract or reach) — it is 27 miles (43 km) to the next lock.
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Background
History
Regent's Canal was authorised by an act of Parliament, the Regent's Canal Act 1812 (52 Geo. 3. c. cxcv), obtained on 13 July 1812, for a canal from Paddington to Limehouse. When the directors first met, they had decided that all locks would be paired, so that some of the water from a lock emptying could be used to fill the adjacent chamber. Water saving was an important factor, as they knew that water supply would be problematic. Colonel William Congreve, a military engineer who was later knighted, proposed the use of hydropneumatic boat lifts instead of locks. Various designs of a similar nature had been tried in the early 19th century, notably at Mells on the Dorset and Somerset Canal and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5411, -0.1457
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 20 3096 3027
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q15206937 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Camden Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Camden Lock London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camden Lock?
- Camden Lock is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 8AL), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Camden Lock?
- Camden Lock — grade II listed lock in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Camden Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 8AL.
- Is Camden Lock a listed building?
- Camden Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Camden Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Camden Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camden Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 8AL.