Author: Allington Lock

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....

Sunday 24 May Location: Mill Meadow, opposite Maidstone Rowing Club Time: 1000–1400 hrs Mariners are advised that Maidstone Canoe Club will be conducting a public open day involving supervised canoe and kayak taster sessions....

Sunday 24 May Location: Mill Meadow, opposite Maidstone Rowing Club Time: 1000–1400 hrs Mariners are advised that Maidstone Canoe Club will be conducting a public open day involving supervised canoe and kayak taster sessions....

A vessel has sunk downstream of the M20 motorway bridge on the approach to Allington Lock. At high water, the wreck is not clearly visible and lies within the navigation channel, presenting a potential...

UPDATE Please be advised that the Notice to Mariners currently in place for collar strap repairs at Allington Lock, scheduled for this week, is hereby rescinded. The planned works have been delayed, and Allington...

Bank stabilisation works will be carried out at East Farleigh Sluice between 16 April and 14 May. Material deliveries to site will take place on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April. During these dates,...

Mariners are advised that silt accumulation has been reported on the downstream approach to East Farleigh Lock. Those navigating in this area should proceed with caution. Navigation officers are scheduled to be on site...

13 April to 17 April 2026 (inclusive) Mariners are advised that Allington Lock will be closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April to Friday 17 April 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to be carried...

Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club will be holding the Maidstone Spring Head Race on Sunday 1st March 2026. Boats will be launching from the Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club steps and King’s School Boathouse from 08:00...