Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No 56
Wide lock between the River Avon and Bancroft Basin
Bancroft Basin, A3400, Stratford-on-Avon CV37 6YY, United Kingdom
Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No 56 is one of some locks on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between Middlesbrough and Oldham.
The Act of Parliament for the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) was passed on January 1 1888 after extensive lobbying by John Longbotham. Expectations for pottery traffic to Aberdeen were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only water transfer to the treatment works at Nantwich kept it open. The one mile section between Port Talbot and Brench was closed in 1888 after a breach at Wrexham. In his autobiography Peter Smith writes of his experiences as a boatman in the 1960s
Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No 56
is a minor waterways place
on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section) between
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 (4½ furlongs
and 4 locks
to the northwest) and
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon (¼ furlongs
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 is Bancroft Basin;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon is Stratford Lock Junction Footbridge;
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
This is a lock, the rise of which is not known.
| Stratford Lock No 54 | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Stratford Bottom Lock No 55 | 1½ furlongs | |
Warwick Road Bridge No 68  | 1½ furlongs | |
| Bridge Street Bridge No 69 | ¾ furlongs | |
| Bancroft Basin | ¼ furlongs | |
| Stratford-upon-Avon Lock No 56 | ||
| Stratford Lock Junction Footbridge | a few yards | |
| Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon | ¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Colin P Witter Lock — 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock
Shakespeare Marina — 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Luddington Lock Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Binton Bridge — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
Workman Gardens — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Chaleybeate Bridge No 63 — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 11 miles and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 63 — 14 miles, 1 furlong and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Turners Green Bridge No 63
Rising Lane Bridge No 66 — 14 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Rising Lane Bridge No 66
Old Warwick Road Bridge No 35 — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Old Warwick Road Bridge No 35
Knowle Bottom Lock No 47 — 16 miles, 6 furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Bottom Lock No 47
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
The Old Bathing Place — 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Old Bathing Place
Colin P Witter Lock — 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock
Weir Brake Lock — 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock
Luddington Lock Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Bidford on Avon Visitor Moorings
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Workman Gardens — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Lower Avon Navigation) to Workman Gardens
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 31 — 11 miles and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 21 — 13 miles, 1 furlong and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Lapworth Lock No 21
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Knowle Top Lock No 51 — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 39 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Luddington Lock Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Footbridge upstream of George Billington Lock
George Billington Lock — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to George Billington Lock
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Old "Valley Cruisers" Base — 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 46 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 35 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Hatton Top Lock No 46
Knowle Top Lock No 51 — 16 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 39 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Knowle Top Lock No 51
Swallow Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir FeederNearest place to turn
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance — 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance
The Old Bathing Place — 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Old Bathing Place
The Red House — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to The Red House
Weir Brake Lock Weir Entrance — 6¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock Weir Entrance
Weir Brake Lock Weir Exit — 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Weir Brake Lock Weir Exit
Avon - Stour Junction — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Avon - Stour Junction
Luddington Lock Wharf — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Wharf
Luddington Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Luddington Lock Weir Exit
Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Downstream Channel Entrance
Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance — 5 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Binton Bridge Upstream Channel Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 4 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Entrance
W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to W A Cadbury Lock Weir Exit
Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Pilgrim Lock Weir Entrance
Pilgrim Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Pilgrim Lock Weir Exit
E and H Billington Lock Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to E and H Billington Lock Weir Entrance
E and H Billington Lock Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to E and H Billington Lock Winding Hole
E and H Billington Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to E and H Billington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Bancroft Basin — ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 52 — 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Shakespeare Marina — 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Shakespeare Marina
Evesham Lock — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon, then on the River Avon - Warwickshire (Upper Avon Navigation) to Evesham Lock
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 18 miles, 7 furlongs and 40 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Lapworth Link) to Lapworth Link Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Kingswood Branch) to Kingswood Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Barston Lane Bridge No 76
Swallow Wharf — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Waring's Green Wharf — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir FeederDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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