VISITORS TO FOXTON LOCKS
DISCOVER FOXTON LOCKS MAP
View and download the Canal and River Trust Foxton Locks map HERE
For more information and places to go, download the App -
Canal & River Trust ‘Places to Visit’ - available in the App Store and Google Play. also visit www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
PARKING (no overnight parking)
Top Car Park - Long stay (all day) pay and dispay. Large overflow car park and picnic tables. Pedestrian access to the top of the locks and cafe.
Bottom Car Park - Short stay (4 hours) pay and dispay. Pedestrian access at the bottom of the locks, pubs and shop
TOILETS open the same time as the locks
Public Toilets in the top and bottom car park
Become a GONGOOZLER
A Gongoozler is a person who enjoys watching activity on the canals and especially boats going through the locks. READ MORE
MUSEUM and INCLINED PLANE
The BoilerHouse museum is the place to explore the history of the Inclined Plane boat lift, Locks and Lives associated with Foxton Locks. Previously Foxton Canal Museum, the BoilerHouse retains its museum accreditation but tells the story in exciting new and innovative ways.
More information about the museum on www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org
More information about the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
GREEN FLAG AWARD
Foxton Locks has been awarded a Green Flag award. This award is fantastic for Foxton Locks, and also is a reflection of all the hard work and effort we all put into our fantastic destination.
“The award is also a great testament to all the hard work that is put in by the Trust’s expert teams as well as our amazingly dedicated volunteers that help to make sure it’s a special place for people to visit.”
Please see attached PRESS RELEASE
Foxton Locks - Explore
CLICK for Official Visitor Site from Leicester Shire Promotions
CATERING - CAFE and PUBS
Lock Keepers Cottage Cafe is open at the top of the lock during lock opening times. Hot and cold food, drinks and locally made ice cream are available. Top Lock Coffee Stop
Bridge 61 Pub is at the bottom of the locks selling hot and cold food, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks. They have a large beer garden and in the summer offer free use of their BBQ.
More information www.foxtonboats.co.uk/bride-61-pub
Foxton Locks Inn at the bottom of the locks sell hot and cold meals, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks. They have an extensive enclosed heated conservatory which opens up in the summer. Also there is a small function room to hire. They have extensive beer garden overlooking the canal.
More information www.restaurantfoxtonlocks.co.uk
PRE-LOVED BOOKSHOP
Come in and browse in our pre-loved bookshop next to the cafe at the top lock cottage. All proceeds help improved Foxton Locks.
BOAT TRIPS
Weekends during the summer short 30 minute canal cruises are available from the bottom lock on Vagabond II. Details HERE
SAFETY
Locks are dangerous places. Built over 200 years ago before Health and Safety was considered, there are deep locks, fast moving water, uneven towpaths and dangerous lock gear mechanisms. Boats can be thrown around in a lock and crush anyone with legs dangling plus their propellor spinning would cause serious injury or death is someone fell in a lock. Weil's Desease is a risk too.
Children should be closely supervised by an adult and not allowed to run around, roll down the grass banks or play in any canal water.
Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
Bicycles, skateboards, skates, scooters and similar must not be ridden anywhere near the locks.
Barbeques or any other naked flames or fires are not allowed anywhere on the Foxton Locks site.
Weil's Desease (leptospirosis) can be contracted from canal water so if you come into contact with canal water always wash thoroughly. If you experience flu like symptons consult your GP and mention Weil's desease. In some cases IT CAN KILL.
Weil's Desease (leptospirosis) More information here
BUS ROUTES To/From FOXTON
Monday to Saturday
Buses run every hour from Foxton village
No service on Sundays or Bank Holidays
Phone 0116 305 0002
Click on Map to view timetable
NHS Urgent Care Centre
Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9DD Tel: 01858 410500 (4 miles)
Open: for minor injury care (with x-ray) - 6.30am to 9pm: for minor injury and illness - weekdays. Weekends and bank holidays 9am to 7pm.
NHS Accident and Emergency
Kettering General Hospital Phone: 01536 492000 (15 miles)
Rothwell Rd, Kettering NN16 8UZ
Leicester Royal Infirmary Phone: 0300 303 1573 (15 miles)
Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW