Locks and Weirs on the River Thames

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There are 45 locks along the River Thames, starting with St. John's lock near Lechlade, and the last one being Richmond lock (upstream to downstream). To see the full list, take a look at the complete list of locks and weirs on the River Thames page.

Many of the locks are a great destination for a day out, often near picturesque towns, rolling meadows or interesting landmarks.

Abingdon Lock is steeped in history, with the original weir reputedly built by monks.

Benson lock and weir offer some great views of the River Thames.

One of the busiest locks on the River Thames.

One of the busiest locks on the River Thames.

One of the busiest locks on the River Thames.

Buscot lock and weir lie right next to the hamlet of Buscot.

Caversham Lock and the weir are just downstream from George Street, Reading.

A quiet, pretty lock and impressive weir near Goring-on-Thames.

Clifton Lock is off the beaten track, a short walk from Clifton Hampden.

Cookham Lock is within a short distance of Cookham town centre.

Culham lock is one of the two deepest locks on the river.

A pretty lock in beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.

Eynsham Lock is on the southern bank of the Thames near Swinford in Oxfordshire.

A picturesque lock and weir near Goring and Streatley.

Grafton Lock is a lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England.

Near the pretty village of Hurley, this is a great destination for a day out.

A picturesque lock with beer garden.

Mapledurham Lock

A quiet lock in rural Berkshire, near Purley-on-Thames.

Marlow Lock is close to Marlow, one of the most picturesque towns on the River Thames.

Lock and weir not far from Henley-on-Thames.

Pinkhill Lock is close to Farmoor, in beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.

One of the busiest locks on the River Thames.

Pleasant lock surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Sonning Lock lies near the village of Sonning, in rural Berkshire.

St John's Lock, near Lechlade, is home to the statue of Old Father Thames.

One of the busiest locks on the River Thames.

Teddington Lock

Teddington lock is at the western point of the River Thames, before it becomes tidal.

Locks and Weirs