Foxton Canal Museum
Middle Lock, Gumley Road
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In short: Foxton Canal Museum is a tourist information center in Market Harborough, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 146 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About Foxton Canal Museum
Discover Britain's fascinating canal heritage at this engaging museum beside a historic flight of locks, featuring wheelchair-friendly access, onsite dining and convenient parking.
What's nearby
- Foxton Locks next door
- Lock Keepers Cottage next door
- Foxton Locks Inn next door
- Pub Bridge 61 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Visited on 31/08/25, not a very big museum but recommend the tv room which plays a video of history of the canal
· via Google
Very nice experience I had when visited this museum. Got more knowledge about Foxton Locks and how they work. Even sad to know that the Locks plane were demolished in 1928 but still there's remains. Knowledgeable staff and very helpful too.
· via Google
Lovely little museum with very friendly, helpful staff. We were just passing through, and I'd never heard of this unique inclined plane lift before, so I was very happy to find out how it worked as the staff took time to explain to us personally. Also, it's dog friendly, so bonus, as our little fella enjoyed it rather than being left outside.
· via Google
This museum is great it gives a great insight into the inclined plane that used to be here, its such a shame that it was scrapped in 1928
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Middle lock, Gumley Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Market Harborough, LE16 7RA Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (146 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Market Harborough
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Foxton Canal Museum?
Foxton Canal Museum is open Mon–Wed 11am–4pm; Thu–Fri closed; Sat–Sun 11am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Foxton Canal Museum any good?
Foxton Canal Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 146 Google reviews.
Is Foxton Canal Museum good for children?
Yes, Foxton Canal Museum is listed as good for children.
Is Foxton Canal Museum indoors or outdoors?
Foxton Canal Museum has both indoor and outdoor areas.
What ages is Foxton Canal Museum suitable for?
Foxton Canal Museum is best for ages 0-12.
Is there parking at Foxton Canal Museum?
Yes: paid car park and paid street parking.
How do I contact Foxton Canal Museum?
Call Foxton Canal Museum on +44 116 279 2657.