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.
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.
For full job description visit here: Volunteer tour guide
Flexible summer opportunities available.
Contact Paul for more details:
OPENING TIMES:
JULY 2026
The museum will reopen for the Summer season on Friday 17th July
and remain open Friday through to Sunday every weekend.
10 till 4pm
Dogs are welcome in the museum & shop on a lead.
Thank you for being patient with us while we have been closed.
We have now recruited new staff and hope to stay open through the Summer season. If you would like to help out, look into our volunteer roles and email: paul.hitchcock125@gmail.com
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.
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.
School Workshops
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)
