Foxton Locks August Bank Holiday

MARSHALS

Richard Patilla & Amy-Rose Eason and Dave & Denise Barber

RALLY FEE

3 nights £44

4 nights £55

Rally plaques cannot be guaranteed where bookings are made within 4 weeks to the rally starting due to them having to be ordered in advance.

When the rally is full please use the waiting list https://www.derbyshirecentre.co.uk/rallywaitinglist

Rally Opens for Arrivals from 10.00am

Foxton Locks Summer Bank Holiday Rally.

Experience a memorable getaway with us at Foxton Locks, one of Britain’s most iconic canal landmarks, from 27^th to 31^st August. This rally promises a blend of scenic beauty, history, and community spirit, perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers alike.

Location

Foxton Locks is situated near Market Harborough in Leicestershire, famed for its impressive flight of ten canal locks and picturesque surroundings. The area boasts walking trails, heritage sites, and opportunities for boating adventures.

Why Visit Foxton Locks?

Foxton Locks offers an authentic taste of Britain’s canal heritage. Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing by the water, this rally is a brilliant opportunity to connect with fellow members and enjoy summer in a quintessentially British setting.

 Explore the locks, see Britain's longest staircase flight of locks and the remains of the unique inclined boat lift. Foxton Canal Museum is where you can learn about the area’s canal history. This is in the former Boiler house, where you will be provided an insight into the locks and the unique Plane boat lift.

 There are boat trips where you can book a guided trip which is 30 minutes long or you can also hire a day boat to explore the area (this is seasonal). There is 34 acres of green space where it is ideal to spot wildlife like herons and king fishers.

There is also two pubs Bridge 61: A popular pub at the bottom of the locks with a large beer garden and summer BBQ. Foxton Locks Inn: which is located at the bottom of the locks, offering meals and a conservatory. Then there is a café Top Lock Cottage Café: which is located at the top of the locks, serving drinks, snacks, and locally produced ice cream.

There are family activities that often host free summer event, including pond dipping, story telling and traditional canal art workshop. There are also special themed activities such as guided walks and in the summertime paddleboarding or canoeing sessions are available.

Attractions nearby.

1.       Harborough Museum: has local history and Roman artifacts. (10am-6pm Tue-Fri 10am-4pm sat)

LE16 7LT this is free entry.

2.       Armourgeddon Military Vehicle Museum: for Military enthusiasts. (10am-6pm wed-sun)LE17 6NW under 5’s free under 16’s must be with an adult £10 per person.

3.       Bird on the Hand Falconry: Experience falconry. LE16 7SZ (open daily 9am-5pm)

4.       Farndon Field Farm Shop: fresh local produce. LE16 9NP (Mon-Sat 8.30am- 5.30pm Sun 10am-4pm

5.       Foxton Locks Spy Mission Treasure Trail: A fun activity for families. £9.99 per trail (group of 4-5), dogs welcome, can bring own food, toilets available, LE16 7RA.

Facilites:

• Fresh Water & Elsan - Yes
• Hardstanding - NO
• EHU - NO
• Toilets - NO
• Refuse Point - NO (take home, centre rules)

Join us at this extended Bank Holiday rally with optional Thursday arrival.

Foxton Locks comprise ten canal locks arranged in two staircases of five locks each, located on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal, approximately 3 miles west of the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough. The locks are named after the nearby village of Foxton.

Next to the locks is the site of the Foxton Inclined Plane, built in 1900 to address operational constraints associated with the lock flight. The inclined plane was in use for ten years before being dismantled in 1926. A restoration project commenced in the 2000s, as the locks continue to present a bottleneck for boat traffic.

Staircase locks are used where a canal must ascend a steep gradient, forming a series of locks in which the bottom gates of one lock serve as the top gates of the next. Foxton Locks comprise the largest set of such staircase locks on the English canal system. The locks are equipped with side pounds; white paddles allow water transfer from a lock into a side pound, while red paddles move water from the pound to the next downstream lock.

A country park has been established at the top of the flight. At the bottom, near the junction with the Market Harborough arm, there are two public houses, a shop, a trip boat, and various other amenities.

The Foxton Canal Museum, situated in the former boiler house for the inclined plane’s steam engine, provides information about the history of the locks, the inclined plane, canal workers, and local canal-related topics.

Directions: The site is located off Gumley Road opposite the Foxton Locks long stay car park

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