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Opening times for licensing & enquiries: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:00pm.
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Avon Navigation Trust
FAQs
To report incidents or damage, contact the Trust’s office at Wyre Piddle or phone the Navigation Concern & Incident Line 0300 999 2010.
When the office is unattended, please leave a message on the answerphone, or if it is urgent ring 0300 111 2010 and the On-call Officer will try and help.
Works Consent process To carry out any work in, over, under, across, near to or that may affect the River Avon Navigation, works consent must be obtained before any works within the above criteria are started. Avon Navigation has adopted the Code of Practice for ‘Works Affecting Canal & River Trust’ (previously British Waterways) with the River Avon Navigation Waterway designated as a ‘Busy Leisure Waterway’ with the relevant stoppage charges applying. There are also Special Requirements in Relation to the Avon Navigation Trust, and similarly these should be consulted and all works shall be in accordance with the requirements. A Consent administration charge applies and payment should accompany any application. The application will not be considered until the charge is paid. The application process will take a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. If a shorter time is required then please contact us, however an extra charge may be made to fast track the consent process. Once approval has been granted and any fees paid, notices can then go out to all interested parties. Please contact the office for details and a copy of the works consent form
Tewkesbury: Avon Lock Tel: during opening hours 01684 292129
Evesham: Evesham Lock 01386 552517
Welcome Centre Waterways Welcome Centre Open from April to October Wednesdays to Sundays 9:00 to 5:00pm plus Bank Holiday Mondays 0300 111 2010
The River Avon is well known and well used for fishing. There are numerous fishing areas, all managed by clubs, with events and competitions through the year. ANT do not have anything to do with the fishing along the river. You will require an EA permit/rod licence and permission to fish from an area. If you intend to fish from a craft like a kayak or fishing boat, this will require an ANT licence. Many of the fishing locations are managed by the Birmingham Anglers Association. Fishing rights at Luddington Lock Island are owned by Avon Navigation Trust and a licence can be obtained - here.