How much is parking 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!
How long does it take to walk around Foxton Locks?
2 to 2.5 hours
Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours. The walk starts from the village of Foxton at the junction of Main Street and Swingbridge Street alongside the church.
How long does it take to do 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.
Can you visit Foxton Locks?
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.
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.
What canals meet at Foxton Locks?
Union Wharf Narrowboats Ltd is situated on the arm of the Grand Union Canal – 5 miles from the Famous Foxton Locks.
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.
What is near Foxton Locks?
Leicestershire, Market Harborough. Foxton Boat Services. Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor.
Are the public toilets open at Foxton Locks?
There are public toilets at the bottom car park open 24/7, and there are toilets at the top car park open during lock opening times. Yes there area toilets at Foxton Locks.
What 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.
Are Foxton Locks manned?
Foxton Lock will now be manned as per normal summer and winter hours.
How long do tardebigge locks?
No overnight mooring is allowed through the flight, so it’s a gruelling, nonstop, four hour or more, ascent or descent (each lock takes around 10 minutes to work through).
