Dunhampstead Boatyard

Forge Studio and Cafe Boat
Also known as: Dunhampstead Wharf
Oddingley WR9 7JX, United Kingdom

Dunhampstead Boatyard
is a place on the waterways
on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between
Diglis Basin (Tow-path goes around the first basin) (7 miles and 1¼ furlongs
and 14 locks
to the southwest) and
Hanbury Junction (Junction with Droitwich Junction Canal (Restored - Opened 1/July/2011). Hanbury Wharf) (1 mile and 7¼ furlongs
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Diglis Basin is Dunhampsted Bridge No 30;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Dunhampstead Tunnel (south west portal);
1 furlong
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
Facilities: diesel for sale and boatyard pump-out.
You can wind here.
| Oddingley Number 3 Bridge No 28 | 4 furlongs | |
| Lake Bridge No 29 | 2½ furlongs | |
| Dunhampstead Winding Hole | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Dunhampstead Moorings | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Dunhampsted Bridge No 30 | ¼ furlongs | |
| Dunhampstead Boatyard | ||
| Dunhampstead Tunnel (south west portal) | 1 furlong | |
| Dunhampstead Tunnel (north east portal) | 2 furlongs | |
| Shernal Green Gas Pipe Bridge No 30A | 5½ furlongs | |
| Shernal Green Bridge No 31 | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Hammonds Bridge No 32 | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
Amenities nearby at Dunhampsted Bridge No 30
- Trinity Boat Hire — associated with this page
- Located in, Droitwich, Worcestershire, Trinity Boats Ltd are a dedicated boat building business who provide a very personal and straight forward service.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Works Water Point — 4 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet) — 12 miles, 1½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)
Lincomb Lock — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Lincomb Lock
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint
Tardebigge Wharf — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 13 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 17 miles, 1 furlong and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 19 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 42 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint
Tardebigge Wharf — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 7 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 8 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina FootbridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stourport Marina — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Upper Basin Waterpoint — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Basin Waterpoint
Tardebigge Wharf — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 42 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Junction — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Astwood Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Lock No 6 Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Town Wharf — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Droitwich Town Wharf
Netherwich Basin — 3 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge) — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)
Stoke Wharf — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Bevere Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Entrance
Bevere Lock Weir Exit — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Bevere Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Winding Hole — 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Tibberton Winding Hole — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Bilford Locks Winding Hole — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Junction — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction
Diglis Locks Weir Exit — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks Weir Exit
Severn - Teme Junction — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Severn - Teme JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Droitwich Spa Marina — 2 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 7 miles, ½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest boatyard pump-out
The nearest boatyard pump-out is here. Others are at:
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hanbury Boatyard — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Stourport Marina — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport Marina
Stourport Upper Basin — 17 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin
Upper Staircase Lock Landing Pontoon — 17 miles, 7 furlongs and 20 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Severn - Stourport Broad Locks Entrance, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Broad Route) to Stourport Upper Basin, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Stourport Basins: Narrow Route) to Upper Staircase Lock Landing Pontoon
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Worcester & Birmingham Canal passing Dunhampstead Wharf, Worcs. The canal is heading north towards its terminus in Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. On the left it is passing Trinity Boats Limited and its marina.[[7760066]]. by P L Chadwick – 15 February 2024](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/76/00/7760097_61380dd4_120x120.jpg)





![Worcester & Birmingham Canal. On the left is a boatbuilding yard. The main line of the canal continues to the right. Photographed from Dunhampstead Bridge.[[1889001]][[1889017]]. by P L Chadwick – 29 May 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/88/90/1889033_af7d8dde_120x120.jpg)
![Forge Studio, Trench Lane, Dunhampstead, Worcs. Located near Dunhampstead Bridge on the adjacent canal. The Forge Studio sells waterways related gifts. Snacks & drinks are available which can be enjoyed on the outdoor seating area. The opening hours are limited but can be found on their website. They run a purpose built Cafe Boat to provide cruises along the canal. This has disabled access.How the building looked in May 2010:- [[1889055]]. by P L Chadwick – 15 February 2024](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/75/98/7759846_90f9db72_120x120.jpg)





![Forge Studio, alongside the canal towpath. I used to think that the only the lock cottage near Kinver had garden gates shaped like lock gates [[3161869]] but I was wrong! by Christine Johnstone – 06 September 2012](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/17/69/3176915_eda05108_120x120.jpg)





![Dunhampstead Canal Bridge. Dunhampstead Bridge over the Worcester to Birmingham Canal. Location of an Ordnance Survey rivet. [[6757724]] by V1ncenze – 23 November 2020](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/75/77/6757723_6c626fc6_120x120.jpg)


![Ordnance Survey Rivet. This rivet is located on Dunhampstead canal bridge. Rivets were used by Ordnance Survey for mapping purposes. [[6757723]] by V1ncenze – 23 November 2020](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/75/77/6757724_459d20be_120x120.jpg)


![Forge Studio, Trench Lane, Dunhampstead, Worcs. The studio overlooks the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, by Dunhampstead BridgeHow it looked in February 2024, which is very different:- [[7759846]]. by P L Chadwick – 29 May 2010](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/88/90/1889055_3822d348_120x120.jpg)
