Torksey Lock

River Trent meets the Fossdyke Navigation

Dates back to Roman times

The Torksey Lock Interpretation Centre, by Torksey Lock on the Fossdyke Canal, offers hands-on interactives and information to help visitors understand how the lock works and the history and wildlife of the canal. The Fossdyke Canal is one of the oldest canals in England, dating back to Roman times. It joins Lincoln to the navigable River Trent at Torksey.

What is there to do?

• Lock
• Interpretation Centre
• Fishing – contact British Waterways for further details.

Want to know more?

Waterscape Torksey Lock is the point where the tidal River Trent meets the Fossdyke Navigation. Built by the Romans the Fossdyke has a strong claim to be Britain’s oldest canal. It flows through almost rural scenery for 11 miles from the River Trent in Lincoln.

Families

Torksey Lock is home to a visitor centre which contains interpretation panels, interactive games, a fully working model of the lock complete with water.

There is also an outside seating area, interpretation panels and a listening post.

What about schools and groups?

Inside the Interpretation Centre there is a small meeting room that can be used by visiting schools, while outside is a large seating area and further interpretation. There is a small car park at Torksey, however alternative arrangements for drop-off points can be made.