About​ Kings Lock Tearooms

How to find us

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By Car

The nearest car park is the Aylestone Meadows Car Park at the bottom of Marsden Lane. Drive on the single track road past the The Old Aylestone Farm Shop and under the old railway bridge to the free car park. It is then a short stroll over and then under the canal bridge and along the canal towpath to the Tearooms.

By Bus

The nearest bus stop is the Marsden Lane stop on Lutterworth Rd, Aylestone, Leicester LE2 8PF. Walk down to the bottom of Marsden Lane and onto the single track road past the The Old Aylestone Farm Shop and under the old railway bridge and past the car park. It is then a short stroll over and then under the canal bridge and along the canal towpath to the Tearooms.

Kings Lock Cottage

Kings Lock Cottage

Kings Lock cottage was built in 1796 and is the last surviving lock keeper’s cottage in Leicester. It has been run as a tearoom since 2004.

Inside Tearoom

Indoor Seating

There are comfortable indoor seating areas so you can enjoy friendly chats in our cosy period tearoom.

Outdoor Seating

Enjoy the beautiful views across The Meadows and challenge yourself to name the varied wildlife that you spot.
A brilliant stopping place for walkers, cyclists and boaters alike!

Tea Room Garden

The Boathouse

An all weather outdoor seating area with ample seating means you can enjoy the setting whatever the weather.

The boathouse
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