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Canal locks · London

Sturt's Lock

In or near City of London.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Sturt's Lock — lock in London Borough of Islington, London, England, UK.

Sturt's Lock, canal locks in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Essex Road · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sturt's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in London Borough of Islington, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5349°, -0.0917°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Sturt's Lock is a lock on the Regent's Canal, in the London Borough of Islington, England. The lock has a rise of 8 ft (2.4 m) There is a residential mooring area. In 2021 the area of the lock was the subject of a planning application to which the Friends of the Regent's Canal objected. The nearest London Underground station is Old Street on the Northern line.

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Coordinates
51.5349, -0.0917
District
Islington
Parish
Islington, unparished area
Postcode
N1 7BL
Parliamentary constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Nearest railway station
Essex Road0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sturt's Lock?
Sturt's Lock is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 7BL), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
What is Sturt's Lock?
Sturt's Lock — lock in London Borough of Islington, London, England, UK.
How do I get to Sturt's Lock?
The nearest railway station is Essex Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 7BL.
Is Sturt's Lock free to visit?
Yes, Sturt's Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Sturt's Lock?
The nearest railway station is Essex Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 7BL.