Outinthedinghy
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Also watching boats going in and out of a lock is a lot more interesting for customers than just having a view across the river. They probably stay longer and buy more drinks/food if there is interesting activity around.Scuttlebutt suggests the operator is considering options.
As an aside, I think these commercial facilities are a good idea BUT must be located so they have their own moorings, do not impede river traffic or have a negative impact on lock facilities not to mention the duty lock keepers.
The location in this case looks like a deliberate ploy to take advantage of the head layby (aka taking the p-ss).
Location was partly to do with free moorings but more importantly footfall and being adjacent to an interesting area ie the lock.