Author: Allington Lock

Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club will be holding the Maidstone Autumn Small Boats Head Race on Sunday 18th October 2026. Boats will be launching from the Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club steps and King’s School Boathouse...

Yalding Lifting Bridge has sustained damage as a result of several third party incidents since its refurbishment. To address this, remedial works will be carried out on Monday 21 September, during which contractors will...

Due to the area moving into drought status, we will be further restricting the use at some of our sites and asking navigation users to take additional measures to conserve water. This will enable...

Due to the prolonged period of dry weather and low flows in the River Medway, we will be restricting the use at some of our sites and asking navigation users to take measures to...

Mariners are advised of the following organised events taking place on the River Medway: Medway Marathon – Sunday 2 August 2026 From Allington to Tonbridge Canoe Club. Three staggered starts from Allington from approximately...

Mariners are advised that Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council will be carrying out works to remove the Maintenance Building Bridge located adjacent to the Racecourse Sportsground, Tonbridge. Works Programme The works are scheduled to...

Due to current water level conditions, all canoe passes on the Medway Navigation have been temporarily closed. The closure is necessary as water levels have fallen below safe operating thresholds, creating a risk that...

Update 07/07/2026 –  We are pleased to report that the repairs to the electrical equipment at Allington Lock Boaters’ Facilities have now been successfully completed. As a result, the boaters’ facilities are once again fully...

Due to a breakdown of mechanical and electrical equipment, the boaters’ facilities at Allington Lock are currently out of service. This includes the toilets, showers, pump-out and Elsan disposal point. We are working with...

8th June to 12th June (inclusive) Mariners are advised that Allington Lock will be closed to all traffic from Monday 8th June to Friday 12 June 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to be carried out....