Canal locks · South West England
Kelston Lock
In or near Chewton Keynsham.
Kelston Lock — Canal lock in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Avon Riverside · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kelston Lock, the nearest railway station is Avon Riverside, located 1.8 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BS31 3EZ.
About
Kelston Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Canal lock in England". Coordinates: 51.4006°, -2.4488°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kelston Lock is a canal lock situated on the River Avon, between the villages of Kelston and Saltford, between Bristol and Bath, England. The Bristol Avon Navigation, which runs the 15 miles (24 km) from the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hanham Lock to the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth, was constructed between 1724 and 1727, following legislation passed by Queen Anne, by a company of proprietors and the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The first cargo of 'Deal boards, Pig-Lead and Meal' arrived in Bath in December 1727. The navigation is now administered by the Canal & River Trust. Above and below the lock and weir are permanent moorings. The Riverside Inn and Saltford Marina are also close by. A branch of the river runs behind "Brass Mill Island", named for the annealing ovens of the former brass mill. The mill closed in the 1840s.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4006, -2.4488
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Saltford
- Postcode
- BS31 3EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Avon Riverside — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3577599 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kelston Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Church, Saltford
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Saltford Manor House
Stately homes · 0.8 km
Saltford Lock
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Kelston
Villages · 1.2 km
Clay Lane Bridge (MLN1/112 26)
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Kelston Park
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Avon Valley Farm CAMC CL
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Swineford Lock
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River Boyd
Museums · 2.0 km
Kelston Round Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Pixash Lane Bridge (MLN1/112 63)
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Swineford Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
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St Mary's Church, Saltford
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Clay Lane Bridge (MLN1/112 26)
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Kelston Park
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Where to eat & stay near Kelston Lock
Places to stay
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Corston Fields Farm
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
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Bury View Farm
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The Stables
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bath Marina & Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Old Bank Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
The Green Bird Café
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelston Lock?
- Kelston Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS31 3EZ), in the parish of Saltford.
- What is Kelston Lock?
- Kelston Lock — Canal lock in England.
- How do I get to Kelston Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Avon Riverside, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS31 3EZ.
- Is Kelston Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Kelston Lock is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kelston Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Kelston Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kelston Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Avon Riverside, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS31 3EZ.