Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane
Fri 11 Sept · 11:00
Foxton Canal Museum
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The Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane will take place at the Foxton Canal Museum in Leicester on 2026-09-11 at 10:00. The event will provide information about Britain's longest staircase of locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks. The price is free, and attendees should check the website for more information.
The tour will provide information about Britain's longest staircase of locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks. The tour will cover the history of the site and the development from a farmer's field to a hive of industrial transportation.
The tour starts at Foxton Canal Museum and will take about 40 minutes. Every hour from 11 am, a tour will depart.
There is no information provided about who will be performing or taking part in the event.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:00.
Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane is held at Foxton Canal Museum in Leicester (Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA).
Tickets for Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane
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The Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane will take place at the Foxton Canal Museum in Leicester on 2026-09-11 at 10:00. The event will provide information about Britain's longest staircase of locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks. The price is free, and attendees should check the website for more information.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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The tour will provide information about Britain's longest staircase of locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks. The tour will cover the history of the site and the development from a farmer's field to a hive of industrial transportation.
The tour starts at Foxton Canal Museum and will take about 40 minutes. Every hour from 11 am, a tour will depart.
There is no information provided about who will be performing or taking part in the event.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane?
Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane taking place?
Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane is held at Foxton Canal Museum in Leicester (Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA).
How do I get tickets for Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane?
Tickets for Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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