Trent Basin
Trent Basin, Portside Street, Nottingham, NG2 4DQ, United Kingdom
Trent Basin is on the River Trent (non-tidal section) between Salisbury and Slough.
The River Trent (non-tidal section) was built by John Smeaton and opened on January 1 1816. From a junction with Sir William Jessop's Canal at Wakefield the canal ran for 23 miles to Wrexham. Expectations for stone traffic to Bedford were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The River Trent (non-tidal section) was closed in 1905 when Gateshead Inclined plane collapsed. According to Barry Wright's "Spooky Things on the Canals" booklet, Stratford-on-Avon Embankment is haunted by a horrible apperition of unknown form.
Trent Basin
is a minor waterways place
on the River Trent (non-tidal section) between
Stoke Bardolph (5 miles and 6 furlongs
and 2 locks
to the east) and
Grantham Canal Junction (Junction of the River Trent with the abandoned Grantham Canal) (3 furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Stoke Bardolph is Colwick Country Park Marina;
1 mile and 3 furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Grantham Canal Junction is Waterside Pedestrian Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
| National Water Sports Centre (slalom course exit) | 1 mile, 7¾ furlongs | |
Holme Lock No 5     | 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs | |
| Holme Lock Weir Entrance | 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs | |
| National Water Sports Centre (slalom course entrance) | 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs | |
| Colwick Country Park Marina | 1 mile, 3 furlongs | |
| Trent Basin | ||
| Waterside Pedestrian Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Lady Bay Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Grantham Canal Junction | 3 furlongs | |
| Meadow Lane Junction | 4½ furlongs | |
| Trent Bridge | 5½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Colwick Country Park Marina
Bus stop (Caravan Park)
Bus stop (Caravan Park)
Bus stop (Greenacres Park)
Bus stop (Greenacres Park)
Bus stop (Greyhound Stadium)
Bus stop (Greyhound Stadium)
Bus stop (Water Sports Centre)
Bus stop (Water Sports Centre)
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Wilford Toll Bridge
Beeston Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Shardlow — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Shardlow
Weston Lock No 4 — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Derwent Mouth, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Derwent Mouth to Burton) to Weston Lock No 4
Bishop Meadow Lock No 54 — 19 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Bishop Meadow Lock No 54
In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Holme Lock No 5 — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Stoke Lock No 6 — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Gunthorpe Lock No 7 — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock No 8 — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir ExitNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Wilford Toll Bridge
Beeston Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5
Cranfleet Lock No 3 — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock No 3
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Holme Lock No 5 — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Stoke Lock No 6 — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Gunthorpe Lock No 7 — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock No 8 — 14 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir ExitNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Wilford Toll Bridge
Meadow Lane Lock No 7 — 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Meadow Lane Lock No 7
Beeston Lock No 5 — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sawley Locks No 2 — 12 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Locks No 2
Sawley Cut Wharf — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Cut Wharf
In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Holme Lock No 5 — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Stoke Lock No 6 — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Gunthorpe Lock No 7 — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir ExitNearest place to turn
In the direction of Wilford Toll Bridge
Poplar Arms Corner — 7¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Poplar Arms Corner
Canal Museum Wharf — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Canal Museum Wharf
Redfield Road Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Redfield Road Bridge Winding Hole
Rylands Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Rylands Bridge Winding Hole
Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Cranfleet Lock Weir Exit
Soar Mouth — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Soar Mouth
Redhill Lock Junction — 12 miles and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Lock Junction
Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Sawley Lock No 2 Weir Exit
Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Former BW Trent Lock Waterway Office
Sheet Stores Basin — 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Erewash Canal) to Sheet Stores Basin
Redhill Marine Ltd — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Redhill Marine Ltd
Ratcliffe Lock Junction — 12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Meadow Lane Junction, then on the River Trent (Nottingham Canal) to Lenton Chain, then on the River Trent (Beeston Canal) to Beeston Lock No 5, then on the River Trent (Western End) to Trent Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Ratcliffe Lock Junction
In the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Holme Lock Weir Entrance — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Holme Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock East Weir Entrance — 13 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Ferry — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock Main Weir Entrance — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock Main Weir Exit — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Hazelford Lock East Weir Exit — 14 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir Exit
Fiskerton Wharf Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 5 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Cromwell Lock Weir ExitNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[River Trent]
– in the current lower Trent basin. When this retreated, the Trent adopted its current course into the Humber. The Trent basin covers a large part of
[Waterside Bridge]
downstream of Lady Bay Bridge, connecting Trent Fields in West Bridgford on the south bank, with Trent Basin in the City of Nottingham on the north bank
[West Bridgford]
the west of Trent Bridge, linking with The Meadows. Waterside Bridge under construction will give cycling and pedestrian access to Trent Basin and Colwick
[Peak District]
(1982). The Neolithic and Bronze Age Cultures of the Middle and Upper Trent Basin. B.A.R. p. 76. ISBN 9780860541844. Retrieved 26 February 2026. "Aquae
[Lincoln Cliff]
30 June 2020. Posnansky, M. The Pleistocene Succession in the Middle Trent Basin. Proc. Geologists' Assoc 71 (1960), pp.285–311 Jenkins, G.O.; Freeborough
[Caldon Canal]
Canal is a branch of the Trent and Mersey Canal which opened in 1779. It runs 18 miles (29 km) from Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, to Froghall, Staffordshire
[Trent–Severn Waterway]
The Trent–Severn Waterway is a 386-kilometre-long (240 mi) canal route connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, at Port Severn
[Trent and Mersey Canal]
The Trent and Mersey Canal is a 93+1⁄2-mile (150 km) canal in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire in north-central England. It is a "narrow canal"
[Ancaster, Lincolnshire]
"Historical Ancaster". M. Posnansky, "The Pleistocene Succession in the Middle Trent Basin," Proc. Geologists' Assoc., 71 (1960), pp. 285–311. "Ancaster Parish
[Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal]
long, linking the River Severn at Stourport in Worcestershire with the Trent and Mersey Canal at Haywood Junction by Great Haywood. James Brindley was