Boveney Lock, Slough

Name: Boveney Lock
Address: Slough, United Kingdom

#76 among attractions in Slough

Canal lock, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Boveney Lock is a lock on the River Thames situated on the Buckinghamshire bank opposite the Windsor Racecourse and close to Eton Wick. Boveney is a village a little way upstream on the same side. The lock was first built in 1838 by the Thames Navigation Commission. The lock was rebuilt in 1898 closer to the Buckinghamshire bank, and a set of boat rollers were installed on the old site. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'27"N, 0°38'27"W

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Slough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Boveney Lock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windsor Racecourse, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Clewer, Sutherland Grange.

0.4 miE
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Windsor Racecourse, Slough
11 min walk • Windsor Racecourse, also known as Royal Windsor Racecourse, is a distinguished sports venue nestled in the historical town of Windsor, England, not far from the city of Slough. Established in 1866, the racecourse is one of the country's most scenic, set on an island on...
~1500 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Church
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Slough
8 min walk • St Mary Magdalene's Church is a redundant Anglican church standing close to the river on the north bank of the Thames, near the village of Boveney, Buckinghamshire, England. It is about 3 kilometres to the west of Eton College.
0.7 miSE
Church
Clewer, Windsor and Eton
19 min walk • Clewer is an ecclesiastical parish and an area of Windsor in the county of Berkshire, England. Clewer makes up three wards of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, namely Clewer North, Clewer South and Clewer East.
0.5 miSW
Park
Sutherland Grange, Slough
14 min walk • Sutherland Grange is a 3.2-hectare Local Nature Reserve on the northern outskirts of Dedworth, a suburb of Windsor in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
1 miE
Bridge
Windsor Railway Bridge, Slough
27 min walk • Windsor Railway Bridge is a wrought iron 'bow and string' bridge in Windsor, Berkshire, crossing the River Thames on the reach between Romney Lock and Boveney Lock. It carries the branch line between Slough and Windsor.
0.8 miE
Bridge
Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Slough
21 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth Bridge is a road bridge just to the west of the town of Windsor, Berkshire, England. The bridge carries the A332 Royal Windsor Way across the River Thames, on the reach between Romney Lock and Boveney Lock.
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Combermere Barracks, Slough
38 min walk • Combermere Barracks, Windsor, is a British military installation 0.9 miles from Windsor Castle.
1 miW
Lake, Sport venue, Sport
Dorney Lake, Slough
27 min walk • Dorney Lake is a purpose-built rowing lake in England. It is near the village of Dorney, Buckinghamshire, and is around 3 km west of Windsor and Eton, close to the River Thames.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Dedworth, Slough
23 min walk • Dedworth is the most westerly area of Windsor in Berkshire, England.
0.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Eton College Boat Club, Slough
12 min walk • Eton College Boat Club is a rowing club based on the River Thames, at Eton College, Windsor and at the Eton Rowing Centre on Dorney Lake.
1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Windsor Boys' School Boat Club, Windsor and Eton
25 min walk • Windsor Boys' School Boat Club is a rowing club based on the River Thames at 7 Stovell Road, Windsor, Berkshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boveney Lock?

Nearby attractions include St Mary Magdalene's Church, Slough (8 min walk), Windsor Racecourse, Slough (11 min walk), Sutherland Grange, Slough (14 min walk), Clewer, Windsor and Eton (19 min walk).

How to get to Boveney Lock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boveney Lock:

Bus

Smiths Lane Flats • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)
Burnetts Road • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)