Capstans Wharf is situated near the centre of St John's Village in the Borough of Woking, Surrey, it occupies the Site on the left bank of the Basingstoke Canal formerly used for the Public House known as "The Prince of Wales" Capstans Wharf ~ St Johns ~ Woking The name Capstans Wharf has no real significance as it was created after the name used during the development "Sherwood Lock" was turned down by the Council after the formation of the Management Company which all Owners are Members of, Sherwood Lock was presumably thought appropriate as the site is off Robin Hood Road