The Canal & River Trust is giving members of the public the opportunity to get an up-close view of newly installed lock gates at Stret Lock in Worksop to highlight what it takes to look after the nation’s centuries-old canal network.
The trust has replaced two sets of lock gates on the narrow beam lock and is inviting members of the local community to a special open day, to see behind the scenes of the works, on Saturday, February 21. Each lock gate measures about four metres high and 1.6 metres wide and weighs between 850kg and 1.2kg, roughly the same as a small family car, and people will have the chance to see the new gates in situ before the lock is refilled with water.
The Winter Open Day – from 10am to 3pm at Stret Lock (Lock 48) on the Chesterfield Canal, Worksop S80 1TJ – will also give visitors the chance to meet the trust’s experts and volunteers, and to learn how historic structures such as lock gates, aqueducts, lock flights and humpback bridges are repaired and protected.
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Set on one of the most peaceful and picturesque stretches of the Chesterfield Canal, visitors can take part in a guided walk, spot wildlife, and learn more about the canal’s history, while experiencing the mental and physical benefits of being by water.
Volunteers play a vital role in caring for the trust’s 2000-mile network of waterways, including the Chesterfield Canal. There will be opportunities on the day to meet volunteers, hear about their experiences, and find out how to get involved.
Parking is available at The Lockkeeper pub nearby, where visitors can also enjoy refreshments and meet members of the Chesterfield Canal Society.
