On Sunday 15th of June, 20th July and 17th of August 2014, Children between 7-14 years of age can book in and become a lock keeper for an hour. Booking is essential and spaces are limited.
To book please contact Sarah Cook sarah.cook@canalrivertrust.org.uk or text 07715377788.
This activity is run by Canal & River Trust in partnership with Foxton Inclined Plan Trust for the Bi Centenary of the Grand Union Canal.
View full details: LOCK KEEPER POSTER
We are serving our usual menu with sittings available in the main pub between:
Alternatively in the boathouse (or if the weather is favourable then we will move all these bookings to the terrace)
We will have the Easter bunny visiting us this year between 1pm and 3:30
Foxton Locks has been featured in a top 10 places to walk in Leicestershire over the Christmas break, for those wanting to get some fresh air. The Leicester Mercury article mentions:
There’s plenty to see, not least the series of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal.
Anyone wanting to benefit from the views at Foxton Locks can use the walking route outlined upon arrival at the car park. Alternatively the following route is available from The AA which is reviewed as ‘a pleasant walk through the South Leicestershire countryside.’
The walking route finishes at the car park next to The Foxton Locks Inn, so it’s easy to join us for a warming drink or hearty meal as a reward for a brisk winter’s walk.
Foxton Locks has been named as one of the ‘30 great spots on the canals’ by The Times newspaper. Foxton Locks, which is on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal, featured in the newspaper’s travel section earlier this month (2nd November).
The locks were singled out for having the country’s largest flight of staircase locks with the Foxton Canal Museum and inclined plane both receiving a mention.
The Foxton Locks Inn was also named by the newspaper and was cited as one of the best places to eat, recommended for its casseroles and pies in particular.
The owner of Foxton Locks Inn, Stephanie Hamblin, was delighted that the area was singled out:
“Foxton Locks really is the perfect location to sit and watch the canal boats pass. The view is beautiful at all times of year, and is truly unique.”
Stephanie was also pleased that the inn was recommended by the newspaper:
“The great summer weather has given us our best year ever. Whilst our food and service definitely brings us regular custom, it is the beauty of the area that draws people to us. We try to build on that by creating a good atmosphere and experience for our customers.”
Foxton Locks Inn’s sister restaurant, The Waterfront at Union Wharf in Market Harborough was also commended by The Times newspaper group earlier in the year when it was praised as a great place to go for Sunday Brunch in The Sunday Times’ list of the Best Places to Live in Britain.
Foxton Locks Inn is situated at the base of the Foxton Locks inclined plane, an historical staircase of locks created to speed up the transportation of goods in the 19th century. Whilst the locks still function, the area is now a popular tourist destination, with Foxton Boat Services providing 25 minute trips to view the remains of the plane.
The Foxton Locks Inn is one of two local restaurants that are launching a new hi-tech loyalty programme for their customers this month (June). The scheme, which is free to join, enables card holders to gain savings on food and drinks purchases made on future visits.
Canalside eateries The Foxton Locks Inn at Foxton Locks and the Waterfront Restaurant at Union Wharf in Market Harborough launched the scheme to reward their regular diners as well as to encourage new visitors.
Anyone visiting either establishment can ask for a free loyalty card which enables the holder to an additional £1 for every £10 they spend on food and drinks. Similar in design to a credit card, it is swiped on each visit to earn points which can then be set against their bill on future visits. There is no time limit on spending the reward balance.
Both establishments are run by sisters Stephanie Hamblin and Sandy Tandy. Sandy, who manages The Waterfront, explains that they were looking for a way to thanks their regular diners for their custom and the loyalty card seemed like a great way to do so.
“We have a significant contingent of customers who dine with us regularly, and we felt that offering a loyalty card would enable us to reward them for their valued support,” she comments. “We hope that they will enjoy the substantial savings that the scheme offers. Whilst there are already quite a few reward cards around, we feel that ours is one of the more generous schemes in the area.”
Both The Waterfront, which was recently recommended by The Sunday Times, and Foxton Locks Inn are open seven days a week during the summer months. Both restaurants also have outside seating and waterside views, making them a popular choice when the weather is fine.
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