Welcome to Whilton Locks

Whilton Locks is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The village is situated on the Grand Union Canal, which is one of the longest canals in the United Kingdom. The canal was built in the 19th century and was used to transport goods and materials across the country. Today, the canal is used mainly for leisure activities such as boating and fishing.

One of the main attractions of Whilton Locks is the Whilton Marina, which is located on the Grand Union Canal. The marina is home to over 200 boats and is a popular destination for boaters and tourists alike. The marina also has a café and a shop selling boating supplies and souvenirs. Visitors can take a stroll along the canal and watch the boats pass through the locks.

Another popular attraction in Whilton Locks is the Whilton Mill Karting and Outdoor Activities Centre. The centre offers a range of activities including go-karting, quad biking, and clay pigeon shooting. The centre is popular with families and groups of friends looking for a fun day out. The centre also has a café and a bar, making it a great place to relax after a day of activities.

Local Weather

Thundery outbreaks in nearby

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -2.7°C

Wind: 20.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Long Buckby Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Cox	South Close Long Buckby Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 7PX 01327842445 School Website
Long Buckby Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dugdale	High Street Long Buckby Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 7RE 01327842637 School Website
Brington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsten Carpenter	Little Brington Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4HX 01604770286 School Website
East Haddon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Truslove	Church Lane East Haddon Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 8DB 01604770462 School Website
Flore Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dugdale	The Avenue Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LZ 01327340415 School Website
Monksmoor Park Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Towers	Croxden Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 2PD 1327493112 School Website
Welton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sol Johnson	Well Lane Welton Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 2JZ 01327703177 School Website
Weedon Bec Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jo Hatt	West Street Weedon Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4QU 01327340547 School Website
Dslv E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Co-Headteachers: Joanne Cadd - Primary Sarah Hadlow - Secondary	Southbrook Estate Hawke Road Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4LJ 01327313400 School Website
Ashby Fields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Edkins	Wimborne Place Ashby Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 0YP 1327310068 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 1.49 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 7.50 Miles

Rugby Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA 10.36 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 15.34 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 16.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis 01327 844800 Dynamor House, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2NH 1.17 Miles
My Taxi 01327 700278 26 Jellicoe Close, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4JU 3.63 Miles
Tonys Taxi 01327 311311 21 Elder Dr, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0XE 3.94 Miles
A Taxis 01327 300666 25 Tadcaster Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0GB 3.95 Miles
Executive Cars 01327 704848 Broad March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HE 4.08 Miles
Danetre Cars 07958 774551 43 Franklin Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0TF 4.08 Miles
Danetre Cabs 01327 315333 43 Franklin Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0TF 4.08 Miles
G M C Taxis Daventry Ltd 01327 703706 45 Sheaf St, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AA 4.29 Miles
Executive Cars And Courier 01327 310101 18 Baird Cl, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8RY 4.35 Miles
Flag Cars 01327 311101 33 Lincoln Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4SX 4.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green Whilton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whilton Locks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Brockhall Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Station Road Long Buckby Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Long Buckby Wharfe Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Greenhills Drive Long Buckby Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Long Buckby Post Office Northampton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn6 East Street Long Buckby Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Little Brington Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Buckby Wharfe Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Cotton End Long Buckby Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn7 Great Brington Post Office Northampton Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn6 Murcott Long Buckby Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daventry Road / The Broadway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Buckby Folly Northampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Long Buckby Practice 01327 842360	Long Buckby Surgery 24 Station Road Long Buckby Northampton NN6 7QB
Flore Surgery	Bricketts Lane Flore Northampton Northamptonshire NN7 4LU
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Weedon Surgery 57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Weedon Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	57 New Croft Weedon Northampton NN7 4RX
Monksfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Wimborne Place Daventry NN11 0XZ

Local Stores

Long Buckby
High Street
Long Buckby
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7RE
01327 842531
Store Website
1.79 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Mill Lane
Mill Lane
Dallington
NN5 7AS
01604 756546
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lt Equine Veterinary Services
4 Vicarage Lane East Haddon Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 8DA 07825 432531 enquiries@ltequinevet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles

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Weedon Vets
1 The Bungalows Watling Street Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ 01327 344999 reception@weedonvets.co.uk Website 3.02 miles

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Medivet Daventry
6 Station Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4FJ 01327 702819 daventry@medivet.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Daventry Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6 Abbey Retail Park South Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4GL Daventry@vets4pets.com Website 3.92 miles

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Daventry Veterinary Clinic
Stephenson Close Drayton Fields Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8RF 01327 877767 4.77 miles

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Cat And Rabbit Care Clinic
2 Southfield Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6HN 01604 478888 info@catandrabbit.co.uk Website 5.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park Daventry Lancashire NN11 2JB 3.67 miles

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Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations. Heathgate Cottages Harlestone Rd Northampton Lancashire NN5 6UJ 4.78 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk! Spratton Rd Northampton Lancashire NN6 9DT 7.25 miles It Is Located Between Spratton And Brixworth. As There Aren’T Really And Other Locations On That Road, It Isn’T Hard To Miss And The Car Park Is Straight Off The Road. The Post Code I Believe Is, Nn6 9Dt

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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water Is A 650 Acre Reservoir Set High In The Rolling Warwickshire Countryside That Has A Tarmac Road Perfect For Walking, Running Or Cycling. There Is Also A Children’S Play Area, A Restaurant, Ice Cream Kiosk, Sailing Club And Fishery. There Is A Flat Five Mile Tarmac Pavement Around The Reservoir Which Is Ideal For A Leisurely Stroll. The 24 Acre Country Park Provides Plenty Of Space To Play Games And Enjoy The Outdoors. The Hensborough Hill Top Provides Spectacular Views And Is A Great Place For A Picnic. Your Furry Friend Can’T Be Walked Around The Reservoir We’Re Afraid, But The 24 Acre Country Park Allows For A Short Dog Walk. Draycote Water Kites Hardwick Rugby Warwickshire Lancashire CV23 8AB 10.77 miles Car Parking Is Charged At £4 All Day Or £3 For 2 Hours. You Can Buy An Annual Parking Pass For £37, Or A Multisite Parking Permit For £60. Please Call 0330 6780 701 For Further Information. Draycote Water Has A Smooth Surfaced Path That'S Suitable For Pushchair And Wheelchair Access.

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Brought Oscar My Dog Here For The First Time Today. (17/8/20) Nice Walk Although The Tunnel Itself Was A Bit Mucky And Slippery Which Is To Be Expected Due To The Weather. Word Of Advice...If You’Re Visiting After A Prolonged Or Heavy Rainfall, Do Wear Suitable Footwear. Also Being A Good Strong Beamed Torch Too. We Enjoyed It And Will Be Back To Explore Further. Kelmarsh Tunnels Lancashire 11.62 miles From Corby To Braybrook Then Follow A6

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 12.41 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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