Welcome

Name: Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Address: Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA, GB
Telephone: 0116 279 2657

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.

We need volunteers

Could you be our next tour guide?

Do you want to build your confidence and tell a remarkable story?

Foxton Canal Museum is looking for volunteer guides for the summer season.

This is a good opportunity for anyone interested in local history, heritage or museums.

We need someone to speak to our visitors, explain the fascinating story of Foxton clearly and help bring a unique local heritage site to life.

You do not need to be an expert. We will provide training and support.

Flexible summer opportunities available.

Contact Paul for more details:

paul.hitchcock125@gmail.com

OPENING TIMES:

JUNE 2026

The museum will next be open on:
5/6/7th June for the Heritage Festival of Boats
and on 20/21st June for the Foxton Craft Fair

10 till 4pm

ENTRY PRICE:

ADULT £4

Includes a guided tour on the incline plane

CHILD FREE

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

CARER FREE

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

POO AND PAW TRAIL

Inluded with entry. Trail around the museum and site...find the guilty culprit.

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

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Free School Materials

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.

Click the link here for your FREE pack

School Workshops

Click the link here for workshops

EDUCATION

THINGS TO DO

Boat Lift on a slope with building at the top.

THE BOAT LIFT

VOLUNTEERING

ACCESSIBILITY

GROUP VISITS

Make a donation to the museum

Foxton Canal Museum has been telling the story of the canals for 40 years. Now, we need your help to keep those stories alive. Whether you donate £5 or £500, you’ll be supporting us to: preserve history, inspire young minds, and welcome visitors from around the world.

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