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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
 
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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.

 
 
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 Dominos Pizza
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 Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Walk (Southern Section) - YouTube — associated with Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Southern Section)
A walk along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal (Southern Section) from Stratford to Kingswood Junction. The walk includes the Edstone Aqueduct (the longest canal...
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Royal Shakespeare Theatre¾ 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 Lock3¾ 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 Marina6 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 Wharf3 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 Bridge5 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 Moorings9 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 Lock14 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 Lock14 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 Lock18 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 Gardens18 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" Base5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Chaleybeate Bridge No 631 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3111 miles and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Turners Green Bridge No 6314 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 6614 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 3513 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 4716 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 4618 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

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

The Old Bathing Place5½ 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 Lock3¾ 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 Lock7½ 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 Wharf3 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 Moorings9 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 Lock14 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 Lock14 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 Gardens18 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" Base5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hill Farm Marina6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lowsonford Lock No 3111 miles and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Lock No 2113 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 4618 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 5116 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 Wharf17 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

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Luddington Lock Wharf3 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 Lock14 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 Lock14 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 Lock18 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" Base5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Hatton Top Lock No 4618 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 5116 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 Wharf15 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 Wharf17 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 Feeder18 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 54 locks away
Travel to Kingswood Junction (south), then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon

Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Junction of Stratford Canal and River Avon
Colin P Witter Lock Weir Entrance3½ 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 Place5½ 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 House1 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 Entrance6¾ 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 Exit7¾ 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 Junction2 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 Wharf3 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 Exit3 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 Entrance5 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 Entrance5 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 Entrance6 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 Exit6 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 Entrance7 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 Exit8 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 Entrance8 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 Hole8 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 Exit8 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 Basin¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Winding Hole above Stratford Top Lock No 524½ 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 Marina6 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 Lock18 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 Marina6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 18 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Lapworth Services13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 35 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)

Nearest boatyard pump-out

Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Stratford-upon-Avon Canal] The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a canal in the south Midlands of England. The canal, which was built between 1793 and 1816, runs for 25.5 miles (41.0 km) [River Avon, Warwickshire] weirs. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal links to the Avon through a lock in the park in front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The River [Avon Ring] The Avon Ring is a canal ring which is located to the south west of Birmingham in England, and connects the major towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham [King's Norton Stop Lock] Kings Norton Stop Lock (grid reference SP055794) is a Grade II* listed building at Kings Norton Junction on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near its junction [Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway] The Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway (SMJR) was a railway company formed at the beginning of 1909 by the merger of three earlier companies: [Lock (water navigation)] Trent and Mersey Canal. The four gate stop lock near Kings Norton Junction, between the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal [Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators] Investigators is a British drama mystery television series set in Stratford-upon-Avon, produced by BBC Birmingham. A second series of ten episodes began [Kings Norton Junction] agreement enabled a stop lock to be built to connect the canal to the Birmingham Canals in the same year. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal was authorised in [Ward Lock travel guides] Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, the George Eliot country, etc. 1900. Pictorial and Descriptive Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon (3rd ed.). 1907 [Kingswood Junction] (grid reference SP185709) is a series of canal junction where the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal meets the Grand Union Canal at Kingswood, Warwickshire, England
 
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