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:
Saturday - Tuesday - 11am - 3.30pm
December
Weekends only - 11am - 3.30pm
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)
Dogs are welcome in the museum & shop on a lead.
What's on 2025
EXHIBITION
Charlotte Ashman
4 October - 31 December
This autumn, step aboard a journey through time with Charlotte Ashman and Christian Vlasto. Discover contemporary lino cut prints and drawings by Charlotte, created on her 1935 narrowboats Hyperion and Hyades, alongside historical artwork and photographs by Christian, who lived and worked on Hyperion during WWII.
A magical creative link across nearly 80 years emerges as both artists captured the same intimate viewpoint inside the cabin – a shared moment across time and generations.
Charlotte’s exhibition celebrates women on the canals, their stories, and their artistic contributions – from historical sketches to modern creations made in her on-board studio.
ACTIVITIES
Inclined Plane Site Tours
1 September - End of November
Accompanied by our knowledgeable guides, tours take visitors onto the remains of the inclined plane. Tours give historical insight into this extraordinary piece of Victorian engineering. Please note: our guides are all volunteers, & occasionally tours may need to be cancelled. We recommend calling the museum to confirm tours are running.
Starting from outside the museum.
Tours run Monday & Tuesday
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Free, Donations welcomed
Foxton Christmas Fair
Friday 28th November
As part of the Foxton Christmas Fair we are opening late with free entry from 4 till 7pm.
See the site and museum lit up and make your own lantern to explore the locks and Christmas stalls.
No booking needed £1 per child.
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)
