Vision For the Future

Our £2.8 million, three-year programme will improve access to and restore major elements of the Foxton Locks site, increasing visitors' enjoyment and understanding of this unique historic site. Work will start in 2006.

The work will include re-watering the upper arm approach canal, and dredging and repairing the bottom basin, which will be utilised in any future restoration of the Foxton Inclined Plane boatlift - an important part of Leicestershire's industrial heritage and a Scheduled Ancient Monument that last operated in the early 1900s.

Further work to restore the Foxton site will include replacing a missing bridge over the Harborough Arm of the canal, and footpath improvements to make the attraction more accessible for all.