Please be advised that a film crew will be on site at Bowers Lock on:
Monday 8th September and Tuesday 9th September 2025

They will be filming scenes for a BBC Television Drama Series titled “California Avenue.”

Temporary Closure Details:

Bowers lock will be closed between 15:30 and 18:30

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while filming takes place. The production team & NT staff will work to minimize disruption and ensure safety for all visitors and boaters.

Thank you for your cooperation in supporting this exciting creative project.

14:05hrs – The fallen tree approximately 50m upstream of Walsham Gates has now been cleared.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

14:15hrs – The fallen tree just downstream of Byfleet Boat Club has now been cleared.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

10:38hrs – There is a fallen tree blocking the Navigation about 100m downstream of Byfleet Boat Club. It is not passable.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

14:45hrs – The fallen tree blocking the Navigation just upstream of Ferry Bridge, has now been made passable with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

10:25hrs – There is a fallen tree blocking the navigation just upstream of Ferry Bridge in Guildford. It is currently not passable.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

11:20hrs – There is a fallen tree downstream of Byfleet Boat Club. It is passable with extreme care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

10:40hrs – There is a fallen tree approximately 400m downstream of Newark Lock. It is passable with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

Dodds Bridge is upstream of Byfleet. This is partially blocking the towpath.

Lengthsmen aware and are dealing.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

Contractors will be on site throughout August to carry out essential piling work at Papercourt. At this stage, we do not anticipate any restrictions to access or boating activity.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep you informed should anything change.

Thank you, as always, for your understanding and continued support.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).