Foxton Canal Museum

31/08/2026

Just over a week to go till Heritage Open days. Ever wanted to know about Britain's longest staircase of Locks and the Thomas Boat Lift at Foxton Locks? As part of heritage open week, we are offering free tours from 11th Sept.

Find out more details about these events and book your place on Eventbrite from our website.

27/08/2026

Looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend? We are open
Friday through till Monday
10 till 4pm.
Adults £4, children free.

25/08/2026

If you're a home educator looking for a learning experience that actually works for different age groups, we've got something on offer throughout September. 👍

Every Tuesday we have STEM workshops that link learning to a fun practical activity.

Running from 10 till 11, each child is only £5 a session. Suitable for ages 4 to 13 year olds.

Book now via Eventbrite from our website.

15/08/2026

12/08/2026

Next week's STEM workshop
Mini Golf fun. Come and build a mini golf run and get creative whilst keeping cool in our air conditioned museum.

Cost £5 per child
Suitable for 4 to 12 year olds
Booking on Eventbrite from our homepage. https://www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org/

Limited spaces so book early.

Look forward to seeing you there. 😁

04/08/2026

Next Tuesday STEM Workshop
Come and build a steam boat and find out all about the engineering challenges of moving goods on the canal.
Cost £5 per child
All materials provided
Suitable for 5 to 12 year olds

Booking through Eventbrite on our website.

31/07/2026

Every Tuesday STEM workshops in the museum.

A fun way to engage with our heritage history and keep cool in our air conditioned building.

Find out more on our website
https://www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org/

and book your place on Eventbrite or on entry.
Email to secure a place:
[email protected]


What's on in Market Harborough Bridge 61

28/07/2026

Our new SEN bags are in the museum. Come and meet Frankie Fox 👋

A very special way to explore the site and our museum collection. Packed with activities and sensory experiences to be compatible with our educational links.

Ask at the front desk on your next visit and come and let Frankie Fox guide you through the experience.

28/07/2026

Incline Plane Tours during Heritage Open Days
See the details on our website and book through Eventbrite.

26/07/2026

Starting this Tuesday
Our first STEM workshop to build a bug hotel.

Come and learn about our fantastic nature habitat at Foxton Locks, get creative and have fun. Booking through Eventbrite on our website.

Bridge 61