Name: Foxton Canal Museum
Rating: 5.0

Foxton Canal Museum

Middle Lock, Gumley Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA, England

1-90 Years

Paid

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Foxton Canal Museum is located at the historic Foxton Locks in Leicestershire, a site shaped by impressive canal engineering. Housed in the reconstructed boiler house that once powered the Foxton Boat Lift, the museum tells the story of the Lift, Locks and the people who worked here. It offers visitors a fascinating insight into Britain’s canal heritage in a scenic countryside setting.

The museum showcases a rich collection of photographs, documents and artefacts related to the famous staircase of ten locks and the remains of the gigantic Foxton Boat Lift. Visitors can explore exhibitions explaining how engineers and navvies transformed the landscape, while enjoying views of boats navigating the locks outside. The surrounding area also offers scenic canal-side walks, cafés, pubs and picnic spots.

Admission costs £4 for adults and £3 for concessions, while children under 18 enter free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Foxton Canal Museum combines history, engineering and beautiful countryside views in one visit. It is an ideal stop for families, history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Britain’s industrial past. A visit here offers both an educational experience and a relaxing day out by the water.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Foxton Locks is a place where the minds of engineers and the hard working hands of the navvy have shaped the landscape in a dramatic way
As well as the famous staircase of ten locks climbing up the hillside, there are also the remains of a gigantic boat lift. The museum tells the story of the Lift, Locks and Lives associated with Foxton Locks.
At the museum we have an amazing collection of photographs, documents and objects relating to the Foxton Boat Lift and Canal Heritage at Foxton Locks.
It is home to a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions; all housed in the reconstructed boilerhouse which once powered the boat lift.
Foxton Locks is a fantastic place to visit, whether you're looking for a relaxing day out or an opportunity to explore the local area.

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Scenic Walks: Enjoy picturesque walks along the canal and surrounding countryside.
Food & Drinks: Choose from a selection of cafés and pubs on-site, or bring a picnic to enjoy while watching the boats navigate the locks.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

ADULT: £4
CHILD: FREE (Entry free for under 18s when accompanying a paying adult)
CONCESSION: £3.00

Pricing URL: https://www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

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Address: Middle Lock, Gumley Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA, England

Post Code: LE16 7RA

Council: Harborough

County: Leicestershire

By Car: From the A6, travelling north or south follow the brown Foxton Locks tourist signs from the A6-B6047 roundabout near Market Harborough. From M1, exit Junction 20 onto the A4304 to Lubenham and follow the brown Foxton Locks tourist signs.
By Bus: Route LC4 from Market Harborough station. The bus brings you to the top of Foxton village, from there follow bridle way to the locks
By Train: Market Harborough is the nearest station with trains from Leicester or St Pancras