Enfield Lock — Attraction in London

A historical conservation area that houses a wild life and a mixture of new build and older homes.

It's nice to take a stroll near the River Lea Navigation Canal where you can see barges passing through or docked.

There is much open space to explore and makes for a nice stroll on a lazy afternoon. It is perfect for cycling, routes extend to many surrounding areas and are sign posted.

There is a nearby station, Enfield Lock railway which have good links into Central London, the City, Cambridge, Bishops Stortford and Cambridge. The 121 and 491 buses pass through.

Prince of Wales school own land known as the Wetlands. Having said that, there are primary schools in the local area and one Secondary school.

It is...

Home of the river conservation trust and some beautiful historic buildings..the lock keepers cottage is particularly noted worthy as are the adjoining cottage buildings. These have all been lovingly restored for prosperity. The lock itself is of course under the management of the Canal Trust....who do an amazing job of looking after so much of these beautiful inland waterways. There is a small secluded park close by which is an idyllic little picnic spot just opposite the old canal barge boat yard..Shhhh don't tell...

It really is just a lock on a canal just east of Enfield lock station and south on Waltham abbey. It is a picturesque spot though with all the canal lock paraphernalia and some old Victorian lock keepers cottages. Walks from here north and south along the canal are very pleasant. You can also cycle up the path. The greyhound pub just north is a...