Northgate Staircase Locks

Instructions for using the locks. The photograph shows the position of the traffic light board for going down. #NorthgateLocks #Chester #boatsthattweet @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest @CRTvolunteers

Beeston lock 12 canal closed due to lock gate lifted off.

Easter Sunday: Hi folks, Ken and I will be on duty today from approx 9.30am until 2.30pm. Happy to assist if required. Those on a diet and looking to dispose of chocolate eggs, we can help 😋 Have a lovely day. Dave

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keeper today at #HillmortonLocks is Bob #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

Sorry we do not have any lock keepers on duty today. @NorthgateLocks #Chester @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest

Opening hours at Watford Locks, April 2026 - Open from 8am with the last boat entry into the flight at 5pm. Please book in with the lock keepers on your arrival.

Volunteer Lock Keepers on duty at Woolhampton Lock 94 on the K&A today. First time out this year as the flow on the River Kennet has calmed down sufficiently. Happy to help!

Sat 4/4: Hi folks, we will be on duty today from approx 9.30am until 2.30pm. Happy to assist if required. Have a lovely day. [Storm] Dave 😁

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Kev and Chris #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

Sorry we do not have any lock keepers on duty today. @NorthgateLocks #Chester @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keeper today at #HillmortonLocks is Bob #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Maurice and Taryn #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

Sorry, we do not have any lock keepers on duty today. @NorthgateLocks #Chester @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest

Sailing season has commenced!! Book now -----> wcnt.org.uk/calendar/ 🙂

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Maurice and Jane #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

We have lock keepers on duty today. From 9.30 am until 3,pm @NorthgateLocks #Chester @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest

The canal is now open at Rowton bridge the works are completed 😀

Wed 1/4: Hi folks and welcome to April. Bit of a cold start today by looks of it. Brrrr! We will be on duty today from 9.30a.m to 2.30pm approx. Happy to assist if required. Have a lovely day. Dave

Good morning everyone, your #volunteer Lock Keepers today at #HillmortonLocks are Taryn, Kevin and Louis #BoatsThatTweet #SaveOurCanals @CRTWestMidlands

We have lock keepers on duty today. From 8.30 am until 3,pm @NorthgateLocks #Chester @CRTBoating @CRTNorthWest

The canal at Rowton is open, the towpath is still closed and will be cleared tomorrow