Watford Locks

As Watford closes today UFN, note that from 9th Nov restrictions resume at Braunston, open Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm. Last boat entry 2pm & Long Buckby, open Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm Last boat at 1pm #boatsthattweet

29 boats through Watford Locks today. Many thanks to the boaters that assisted us, it was much appreciated. Also thanks to the boaters waiting for your patience. Watford Locks opens again on Thursday from 10am -2pm and then closes UFN. #boatsthattweet @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands

I think we will be busy today at Watford Locks. Open today and tomorrow only! #boatsthattweet

Limited opening of Watford Locks this week; Wed 4 Nov: 10am to 3pm Thurs 5 Nov: 10am to 3pm The last boat must enter the lock flight by 2pm on both days. Arrive much earlier to avoid disappointment. Notice Link - tinyurl.com/27ae5bnv #boatsthatweet

Here's a surprise! Update 28 October 2026, 4:38pm Watford Locks will be open for passage on: Wed 4 Nov: 10am to 3pm Thurs 5 Nov: 10am to 3pm The last boat must enter the lock flight by 2pm on both days. Notice Link tinyurl.com/27ae5bnv

Following the recent rainfall, Foxton Lock Flight will temporarily reopen for passage from Tuesday 27th October to Saturday 31st October inclusive. The flight will be open from 10am to 3pm each day, with the last boat admitted to the flight at 2.15pm. #boatsthattweet

Update-Foxton Locks. Following some improvement, Foxton Lock Flight will temporarily reopen for passage from Thurs 22 Oct to Sat 24 Oct inclusive. The flight will open 10am to 3pm each day, with the last boat admitted at 2.15pm. Link tinyurl.com/3w3bjxx2 #boatsthattweet

Thanks to @HillmortonLocks for the rain dance ☔☔☔

Get rain dancing, please! Latest info for Watford Locks & Foxton Locks: Water levels remain low, so we are unable to reopen the lock flight safely at present. It therefore remains closed to navigation. The notice will be updated as the situation develops.

11 Sept 2026 - Local lock restrictions Watford closed UFN Napton - closed UFN Braunston 10 - 12.30 (LB) Buckby 10 - 12 (last boat) Calcutt - 9 - 2 (LB) Hillmorton 10 - 2 (LB) Stoke Bruerne 10 - 12.30 (LB) Please check CRT stoppage notices for any changes.

Reminder - The Watford Lock Flight will be open this Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 8am - 12pm with the last boat entering at 11am. The flight will then fully close from Tuesday 1st Sept until further notice. #boatsthattweet

Watford Lock Flight will fully close from Tuesday 1st Sept. . We will extend the restricted opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend to include Monday 31st August. The locks will be open from 8am to 12pm, with the last boat entering at 11am #boatsthattweet

Watford Locks operating hours until further notice Mon to Thurs - closed Fri, Sat & Sun - 8 ‘til 12, last boat in at 11am #boatsthattweetWatford

Watford Locks operating times from Wed 12 Aug. Mon to Thurs - closed Fri, Sat & Sun 8 - 12, last boat in at 11am This will also apply at Foxton Locks #boatsthattweet

The queue below lock 1at Watford Locks this morning @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands #boatsthattweet

Monday morning at Watford Locks @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands #boatsthattweet

Watford Locks will be open 10 - 3 this weekend and Mon 10 & Tue 11 after which it will close From Friday 14 August the flight will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from 8am to 12pm. Last boat in at 11am This will also apply at Foxton Lock Flight #boatsthattweet

Info: Oxford Canal - Napton/Marston Doles From Sunday 9 August, Locks 8, 14, 15 and 16 will be closed to navigation. Last entry into the flight will be at 2pm, with all locks closed by 3pm. Notice Link: canalrivertrust.org.uk/notic… #boatsthattweet

From Friday 14 August Watford Locks will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, from 8am to 12pm. Last boat in at 11am. Watford Lock Flight will close at 3pm on Tuesday 11 Aug and reopen at 8am on Friday 14 Aug. Notice Link tinyurl.com/4hfwbhhj #boatsthattweet

Another sunny Monday at Watford Locks @CRTBoating @CRTEastMidlands #boatsthattweet