Britannia Inn 
The Britannia, Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7AA, United Kingdom
Britannia Inn is on the River Nene (main river) near to Maidstone.
Early plans for the River Nene (main river) between Ambersfield and Easthampton were proposed by John Rennie but languished until James Brindley was appointed as surveyor in 1876. Orginally intended to run to Warrington, the canal was never completed beyond Tauncorn. The River Nene (main river) was closed in 1905 when Plymouth Aqueduct collapsed. "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Edward Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Salford Locks.
Britannia Inn
is a minor waterways place
on the River Nene (main river) between
Cogenhoe Lock No 7 (4 miles and 2 furlongs
and 4 locks
to the east) and
Northampton Junction (Junction of River Nene and GU Northampton Branch) (2 miles and ¼ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Cogenhoe Lock No 7 is Bedford Road Pipe Bridges;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Northampton Junction is Rushmills Road Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is ok (a perfectly adequate mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 24 hours. The moorings are free for Patrons and you will be asked to have a meal if mooring overnight. Moorings are limited and you may have to raft up.
Facilities: WiFi.
| Abington Lock Weir Exit | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Abington Lock Field Bridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Abington Lock No 3 | 2 furlongs | |
| Bedford Road Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| Bedford Road Pipe Bridges | ¼ furlongs | |
| Britannia Inn | ||
| Rushmills Road Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Rush Mills Lock No 2 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Rush Mills Lock Footbridge | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance | 4 furlongs | |
| Nene Valley Way Bridge | 4½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Bedford Road roundabout)
Bus stop (Bedford Road roundabout)
Amenities nearby at Rushmills Road Bridge
Bus stop (Great Bear Distribution)
Bus stop (Great Bear Distribution)
Bus stop (Junction with Salthouse Road)
Bus stop (Scotia Close)
Bus stop (Scotia Close)
Amenities nearby at Bedford Road Pipe Bridges
Bus stop (The Lakeside PH)
- Britannia | Northampton | Chef and Brewer — associated with this page
- Nestled on the banks of the River Nene in historic Northampton, and less than two miles from the spectacular greenery of Abington Park, The Britannia is a handsome brick-built pub dating back several centuries.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Marina — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne) — 10 miles, 6 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to The Boat Inn (Stoke Bruerne)
Stowe Hill Water Point — 13 miles, 5 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Water Point
Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20 — 11 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Bottom Lock No 20
Stoke Bruerne Services — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole below Cosgrove Lock
Norton Sanitary Station — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
Norton Junction Bridge No 1 — 19 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Norton Junction Bridge No 1
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Blackthorn Lake Marina — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Marina — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Waterside Café — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Waterside Café
Stoke Bruerne Services — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Marina — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Services — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Services
Stoke Bruerne Services — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Stoke Bruerne Services
Cosgrove Sanitary Station — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cosgrove Sanitary Station
Norton Sanitary Station — 19 miles, ½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Sanitary Station
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Ditchford Lock No 15 — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Rush Mills Lock Weir Entrance — 4 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Nunn Mills Sluice Exit — 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Marina — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Junction — 2 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Winding Hole below Railway Bridge — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Westbridge Arm Junction, then on the River Nene (Westbridge Arm) to Winding Hole below Railway Bridge
Northampton Lock Winding Hole — 2 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Northampton Lock Winding Hole
Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Rothersthorpe Top Lock Winding Hole
Gayton Junction — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction
Blisworth Marina — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Abington Lock Weir Exit — 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Entrance No 2 — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Weston Favell Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Clifford Hill Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Billing Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Upper Wellingborough Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 10 miles, 5½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Lower Wellingborough Lock Weir Exit — 11 miles, 5 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Ditchford Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Ditchford Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 13 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Northampton Marina — 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Blisworth Marina — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Whilton Marina — 17 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Whilton Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Wellingborough Embankment Visitor Moorings — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
Blackthorn Lake Marina — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northampton Railway Bridge
Gayton Marina — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Marina
Blisworth Marina — 6 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Blisworth Marina
Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Stowe Hill Marina Service Wharf
Rugby Boat Sales — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Rugby Boat Sales
Yardley Wharf — 14 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Yardley Wharf
Welton Hythe Marina — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 26 locks away
Travel to Northampton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Branch) to Gayton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Norton to Gayton) to Norton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) to Welton Hythe Marina
In the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38
White Mills Marina — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock No 38Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Wikipedia has a page about Britannia Inn
The Britannia Inn is a public house and inn in the English village of Elterwater, Cumbria. Dating to the 17th century, it is a Grade II listed building.
The building is in roughcast stone with a slate roof and two storeys. On the front is a small gabled porch, and the windows are sashes. To the left is a recessed bay with a bay window in the angle, and at the rear is a gabled wing.
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