Hatton Locks
Hatton Locks
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
State of the art locks were built at Hatton to flight off stiff competition from the roads and railways in the 1930's. When the locks were completed bands played and crowds gathered to watch the Duke of Kent arrive by boat and cut the ribbon. Today Hatton Locks is a lovely peaceful location to watch the colourful narrowboats as they move through the flight and if thats too much excitement why not enjoy a picnic or bite to eat in the cafe.
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3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
we went through the locks by boat. its a long hard slog. we enjoyed it. the visitors to the locks were very friendly and helpful, as were the lock keepers. the pub on the hill had great food, was friendly and had great views, worth a visit.. as was Hatton country park. tHe popular cafe near to top lock had lovely food, helpful gentlemen and younger staff, but one member of staff was sadly very sharp on two separate occasions to me and my husband, even another customer said she was shocked. On another occasion the bacon sarnies arrived well after we had finished our hot drinks, and queuing up to order more would have taken another 15-20mins. really sad, as i had held fondest of memories if it. I would recommend if youre ok with long queues, and further long wait for food and a dodgy staff member :( . Sadly we wont be visiting again, as three dodgy visits was enough to reset my brain. as least the queue will be a touch shorter for you. Enjoy x
Written August 22, 2024
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CornishCarlos
Surat Thani, Thailand235 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Apart from the car park machine eating money it's a great spot... Cost me ÂŁ3 instead of ÂŁ1.50 but was a lovely couple hrs, walking and watching boats go through the locks. The cafe is excellent and the staff very friendly. Top spot for a few hours on a sunny morning...
Written September 15, 2020
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planegirl100
Hampshire, UK528 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Visited the locks on recommendation from a friend, I've never seen anything so intriguing before. Parking was easy, pay at machine by contactless. Walk left from the car park to bottom long, it's downhill and flat or walk right towards top lock and the cafe. Spent a lovely couple of hours here, would definitely recommend
Written October 14, 2022
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Leanne T
4 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Lovely walk along the canal with great views and a nice little cafe for coffee and cake. There's the Hatton Arms pub if you fancy something to eat or drink and parking wasn't too expensive. Great place to take a picnic blanket and spend the day.
Written May 20, 2024
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Chrisgale
Sheffield, UK1,197 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Nice place for a walk. Interesting watching the locks working. Not a very big car park and a lot of people couldn't get a space. Only ÂŁ1.50 for all day. I don't think cafe was open as there was no one sitting outside but you could walk up the hill to the pub. Fascinating place.
Written September 4, 2020
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BlarghBlargh
Birmingham, UK396 contributions
Jan 2020
If you have time, definitely have a wander to Hatton to see the locks. It is a really interesting bit of history and a nice walk along the canal. There is also a little cafe and a few nice pubs nearby. An even better experience if you happen to see some canal boats using the locks, which was interesting to witness! The lady told us it would take 5 hours to cross the 30-40 locks!
Written January 26, 2020
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SLKmaniac
Hampshire, UK631 contributions
Jul 2022
We visited on a very hot sunny day and walked a total of about 5 miles round trip. It was really nice. We got to speak to lots of people on the barges and on the locks which made the visit interesting. We'll definitely be back but maybe when it's not quite so hot!
Written July 25, 2022
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Ernie H
Cardiff, UK2,216 contributions
Nov 2022
A nice walking and picnic spot. Engineering wise a remarkable location. Unfortunately rain started so had to cut short the visit. Pay and display car parking with no issues with card payments. SWMBO remembers coming her as a child as a picnic spot so nostalgia as well.
Written November 14, 2022
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Keith T
Thornbury, UK90 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We were looking for something to pass the time on a wet day and stumbled across Hatton Locks. Fantastic watching a narrow boat navigate the locks. The cafe is comfortable with friendly staff and good snacks and lunches. The car parking system is AWFUL and will put many off which is a real shame
Written July 27, 2020
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,451 contributions
Jul 2020
21 locks along two miles of canal. Very impressive sight. Free entry, though you have to pay for parking. Regular barge traffic allows you the watch them in operation. Apparently it take 6 hours to get a barge through them.
Written July 8, 2020
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How far is the walk from the car park to the campsite at the racecourse please ?
Written March 1, 2021
I guess it would be about 15 minutes to get to the bottom of the set of locks and then another 30-40 minutes to get to the top.
Written March 29, 2021
Can you stay overnight in the car park in a Camper Van/Motorhome as parking charges appear to be for 24 hours.
Written November 26, 2019
I would think that you would be better to park elsewhere, as it's only a small car park. You could enquire at the Hatton Arms, then do a walk along the canal from the opposite direction.
Written November 27, 2019
The car park appears quite small. Will there be a problem parking mid August?
Written August 20, 2019
We found ample parking and overspill too. I
Sure you will get in
Written August 29, 2019
alishahzeeshan
Coventry, United Kingdom
How long is the walk frkm one end to the other and are there any benches to sit nearby.
Written March 26, 2018
From the Park and Pay you can easily access the canal path/walkway and locks not far from the Cafe.
From the access road leading from the car park you can turn right, past the Cafe/ Volunteer Lock Attendant's booth and then it is only a short walk with benches available along side a few locks. Down the other way it is a much longer path with many more locks to see, but again there are some viewing/resting benches to sit on.
Each lock and gate is pretty similar so if you were looking to limit the amount of walking required the top end should be enough to give you a good idea of how they all work, especially if there are canal boats moving through them.
Well worth the visit.
Written March 27, 2018
How many locks are there from here to Napton on the Hill?
Written September 5, 2015
from calcutt locks near napton (lock no1) there are 21 looks to hatton hope this helps
Written September 8, 2015
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