# Foxton Canal Museum, Market Harborough — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > 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. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/market-harborough/attractions/foxton-canal-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Information Center # Foxton Canal Museum Middle Lock, Gumley Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13917678104559330829&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Foxton Canal Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102662470515997905936) **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 1 September 2026 · 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 [Inveer Chadha (Warcrazyness)](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113011556616003426721/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [UK Photo Journey](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104875234974246804824/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Dave Britton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112936197610037645405/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Stephen Grenfell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110235584553859348363/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487770263111d989:0xc125867f407da60d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Middle lock, Gumley Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Market Harborough, LE16 7RA [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.4998914%2C-0.9823952) **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 [More attractions in Market Harborough](https://staycation.co.uk/market-harborough/attractions) ★ 4.6 (146 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.fipt.org.uk/boilerhouse?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0116 2792 657](tel:01162792657) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Market Harborough **Postcode** LE16 7RA **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C4XF2X9+X2 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487770263111d989:0xc125867f407da60d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487770263111d989:0xc125867f407da60d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487770263111d989:0xc125867f407da60d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Market Harborough Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DMarket%2BHarborough%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/market-harborough/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/market-harborough/camping) ## 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? 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