Foxton Locks

One of the Best Places To Visits in Harborough Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Find with postcode LE16 7RA. As you come up to the entrance on your right, you'll also see another entrance to the left within the trees. This top left entrance is another car park that brings you to the top of the locks. If you turn right, you'll go down a long drive to a car park that brings you to the bottom of the locks. This car park is smaller. Pay when you leave at the pay station. The cost is up to 4 hours, £3.50 Up to 8 hours £5. You can pay with cash or a card. There are toilets nearby. There are plenty of long walks available along the paths next to the canal. It goes for miles. There are several cafes available. Little ice cream hut. A small shop. A pub. A walkway by the side of the locks, which has wheelchair access. Bins for dog toilet. Dogs are very welcome on leads. Suitable for supervised children as the have severe drops at the side. The walk-up to the top lock is not very steep. It is a great place to visit with families, however its gets EXTREMELY busy when it's sunny. Great piece of history, very scenic. We spent just over 4 hours and only did a short walk, nowhere near the longer walk of about 5 miles. Parking is very reasonable by today's standards Foxton is a lovely place for a peaceful stroll. The area’s really quiet with beautiful views along the canal, great if you just want to get away from the noise for a bit. Watching the boats go through the is surprisingly calming, and there’s a nice pub and café nearby if you fancy a drink or bite to eat. Proper relaxing spot. Well worth a visit. A beautiful place to visit. The lock keepers and volunteers were so enthusiastic and very informative. They even got our 2 grandkids involved in opening a lock gate to allow a boat to rise to the next level. It is an excellent place to visit if you love to walk. The tour guides were helpful with the historical perspective as well as the museum. Well worth another visit. Adequate parking and lots of shops available. I feel that enforcing folks to have dogs on leads will be safer. Overall, it was a good experience. Foxton is an ancient waterway, of great use to commerce before the steam age. It is a tribute to the engineering prowess of earlier times. The whole atmosphere is laidback and one needs to take time to enjoy the surroundings. A must-visit is the quaint museum which provides the perfect backdrop to the entire experience. Foxton is a real gem for a family day out, and it offered something for all three generations of our party. My two young daughters were fascinated by the impressive flight of ten locks, watching narrowboats inch their way up and down with wide-eyed excitement. The friendly boaters were happy to chat and even let the girls help with a gate or two—something they’re still talking about! For my 81-year-old mother, the level towpaths and ample benches made it easy to enjoy the scenery without feeling worn out. We took our time walking along the canal, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere and chatting to fellow visitors. She particularly enjoyed reading the historical signs and reminiscing about times gone by. We stopped for lunch at Foxton Inn and sat outside by the water—perfect on a sunny day. The fish and chips were excellent: crisp batter, generous portions, and just what we needed after a long stroll. Service was friendly and relaxed, which suited the pace of the day. Foxton strikes a rare balance: peaceful but not dull, engaging for kids without being chaotic, and accessible without being overdeveloped. A truly lovely place to slow down and reconnect as a family. Foxton – A canal lover’s dream! Visited on a sunny afternoon and absolutely loved it. The staircase of is a fascinating piece of engineering, and watching the narrowboats navigate through them was surprisingly relaxing. The whole area is well-maintained, with plenty of benches, picnic spots, and walking paths. The Canal Museum was small but packed with interesting info, and the volunteers were super friendly and knowledgeable. Grabbed a coffee and ice cream from the café near the top lock—great views while you sip! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.