Diglis Basin, Canal basin in central Worcester, England
Description
Diglis Basin is a canal harbour in Worcester where the Worcester and Birmingham Canal meets the River Severn. A lock system allows boats to pass between the two different water levels.
History
The canal was built in the 18th century as part of a network linking factories and mining towns. This location quickly became a major transfer point for goods moving between different regions.
Culture
The name Diglis comes from a local family that owned land here centuries ago, and the basin today shows how working waterways remain central to how people move through Worcester.
Practical
The basin has water points and waste facilities with free parking nearby. Visitors can walk along the waterside and watch boats moving through the locks from several good viewing spots.
Did you know?
The two locks here form an unusual double-lock arrangement that lets boats shift between very different water levels quickly. This is a rare feature found at only a few canal locations in England.
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