Trent Lock

River Trent & Erewash Canal

A visit to Trent Lock helps children to understand how a lock works, and find out the differences between a canal and a river.

A visit to Trent Lock helps children to understand how a lock works, and find out the differences between a canal and river. Did you know that Trent Lock is a waterway crossroads where four navigations meet? This makes it a great place for spotting boats! The Erewash Canal is also particularly suitable for spotting wildlife such as mallards, swans and if lucky the endangered water vole.

What is there to do?

• Lock
• Waterway crossroads – great for spotting boats!
• Erewash Canal – a wildlife spotter’s paradise! Please remember to stay away from the edge and be SAFE!
• Parking is available at the council car park at Trent Lock.

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Waterscape

Families

The Erewash Canal runs due north from the waterway crossroads of Trent Lock, past Nottingham, to the heart of DH Lawrence country.

It is 12 miles from the Trent to Langley Mill, terminus of the canal. A curious collection of houseboats greets visitors entering Trent Lock, where there are welcoming hostelries on either side.

What about schools and groups?

Take part in the Trent Lock trail to guide you around this fascinating waterway crossroads. The walk can be extended by following the interpretation panels and walking along Cranfleet Cut to Cranfleet Lock. Please use the Visit Planning document to help you plan a visit to Trent Lock.

If you wish to speak to a member of the WOW team about school visits please email wow@britishwaterways.co.uk