Canal locks · West Midlands
Strensham Lock
In or near Hill Croome.
Strensham Lock — lock on the River Avon at Eckington, Worcestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Strensham Lock is a place of interest in Worcestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.9 km away. Postcode area WR10.
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Official information
Strensham Lock is located along the River Avon near Eckington. It is known for its unique structure and serves as a notable point along the river.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Strensham Lock is a canal lock located in the West Midlands, within Worcestershire's parish of Eckington. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, notable for its scenic landscapes and waterways.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0603, -2.1237
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Eckington
- Postcode
- WR10 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 6.9 km
- Official site
- www.avonnavigationtrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q112112155 (CC0)
- commons: Strensham Lock - geograph.org.uk - 2834754.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strensham Lock?
- Strensham Lock is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 3BQ), in the parish of Eckington.
- What is Strensham Lock?
- Strensham Lock — lock on the River Avon at Eckington, Worcestershire, England.
- How do I get to Strensham Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 3BQ.
- Is Strensham Lock a protected site?
- Yes — Strensham Lock is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Strensham Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Strensham Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strensham Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 3BQ.