Are Foxton Locks open?
The locks and surrounding area are open and accessible to the public all year round. Visitors to Foxton Locks can step back in time at the Boiler House and get a breath-taking virtual experience of how boats travelled in the boat lifts to improve the canal network in the 19th century.
What canal is Foxton Locks on?
the Grand Union Canal
For a fascinating family day out in Leicestershire, head to our iconic Foxton Locks. There are flights of locks all over our network – but not like Foxton. It’s home to two amazing feats of engineering in the heart of Leicestershire, on the Grand Union Canal.
How long does it take to get through Foxton Locks?
approximately 45 minutes to one
There can be lengthy delays at busy times but the actual transit should take approximately 45 minutes to one hour to complete; it is made quicker by the fact that the locks are narrow beam and the gates are light.
What is near Foxton Locks?
Leicestershire, Market Harborough. Foxton Boat Services. Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor.
How much is the car park at Foxton Locks?
Is there parking at Foxton Locks and how much is it? Yes, there is parking at Foxton Locks. The postcode is LE16 7RA and cost £3.50 for up to 4 hours in the short stay car park – just remember to take cash with you!
What canal runs through Leicester?
The Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal takes a quiet, meandering course through rolling hills and unspoilt countryside.
Are there toilets at Foxton Locks?
There are toilets by the car park and at the bottom of the locks in the Pub and in the Café. You will need to make sure these are both open.
Is disabled parking free at Foxton Locks?
Disabled parking is available at the top and bottom locks car parks and is free to blue badge holders. transport: From Leicester, take the A6 towards Market Harborough and turn right at the roundabout with the B6047 towards the town centre.
Which is the longest canal in the UK?
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The longest canal in the UK is the Grand Union Canal, stretching 137 miles from London to Birmingham. Cruising the whole length, non-stop, would take you 74 hours. The longest canal in Britain built as a single waterway is the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at 127 miles long.
What canal goes through Milton Keynes?
The Grand Union Canal
The Grand Union Canal weaves its way along the northern and eastern fringes of Milton Keynes from Cosgrove in the north to Fenny Stratford in the south.
How much is parking at Foxton Locks?
Which UK canal has the most locks?
With 16 of its 29 locks falling in a straight line, the complete flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal is visually the most impressive in the country and rises 237ft in two miles. The locks, the final link in the Kennet & Avon, opened in 1810. By 1950 they were derelict but after major restoration reopened in 1990.