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Welcome

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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.  It is home to a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions; all housed in the reconstructed boilerhouse which once powered the boat lift. 

OPENING TIMES:

ENTRY PRICE:

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Winter Hours

December - CLOSED

January - CLOSED

February - Weekends Only - 11am - 3.30pm

(February Half Term - Monday -  Wednesday)

March - Weekends only

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A black dog cartoon

Dogs are welcome in the museum & shop on a lead.

ADULT £4

CHILD FREE 

(Entry free for under 18s when accompanying a paying adult)

CONCESSION  £3.00

(Over 60s, unemployed, students aged 18+, service personnel (including NHS, Canal & River Member, Blue Light Card)

CARER FREE 

(Entry free when accompanying a paying visitor with additional needs)

What's on 2025

EXHIBITION

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Foxton Creates

15 February - 2 March

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Inland Waterways Association's first Festival of Boats in Market Harborough, showcasing the event's rich history and impact on Britain's inland waterways.

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Festival of Boats

7 June - 28 September

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LEARNING

Compass

THINGS TO DO

Boat Lift on a slope with building at the top.

THE BOAT LIFT

Volunteers gardening

VOLUNTEERING

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ACCESSIBILITY

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GROUP VISITS

Make a donation to the museum

The Foxton Canal Museum is run by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust which is a registered charity (No. 513241). Donations and bequests, large or small, are always welcome. A monetary donation will help preserve  Foxton Canal Museum’s collection and the incredible stories of the people who lived and worked here for future generations, this in turn will enable the Museum to develop new exhibitions and broaden public access to its collections.

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Foxton Canal Museum

Middle Lock

Gumley Road

Foxton

LE16 7RA

Telephone No: 0116 279 2657

Email: info@foxtoncanalmuseum.org

Foxton Canal Museum is an Accredited Museum (1644) operated by Foxton Inclined Plane Trust (charity no: 513241)

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