Welcome
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:
JANUARY 2026
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
Dogs are welcome in the museum & shop on a lead.
ENTRY PRICE:
ADULT £4
CHILD FREE
(Entry free for under 18s when accompanying a paying adult)
CONCESSION £3.00
(Over 65s, 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)
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National British
Science Week
7-16th March
Just Released
Our first ever FREE primary pack developed by Foxton Canal Museum to support Primary Education deliver fun STEM activities not just during National British Science Week, but for the whole year!
Aimed at KS1& 2 pupils but projects can easily adapted to fit older pupils. All materials have been produced by Foxton Canal Museum and Canal and River Trust and aim to inspire students to think beyond the waterways and interact with STEM concepts that can be found on our canal systems.
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)
