Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane
Sun 13 Sept · 11:00
Foxton Canal Museum
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Ever wanted to know about Britain's longest staircase of Locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks? In 1900 a replacement boat lift was opened in the middle of Foxton Locks, engineered by Gordon Cale Thomas; this was the only transverse incline plane in Britain and cut the travel time from nearly an hour on the locks to 12 mins. Find out about 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 mins. Every hour from 11 am.
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Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane takes place on Sunday, 13 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.
Heritage week free tours of Foxton locks & the site of the incline plane
About This Event
Ever wanted to know about Britain's longest staircase of Locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks?
In 1900 a replacement boat lift was opened in the middle of Foxton Locks, engineered by Gordon Cale Thomas; this was the only transverse incline plane in Britain and cut the travel time from nearly an hour on the locks to 12 mins. Find out about 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 mins. Every hour from 11 am.
❓ 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 Sunday, 13 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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