Select Page

The Foxton Locks Inn commended at the Leicestershire Tourism Awards

Gold winners and Highly Commended finalists received awards at the Leicestershire Tourism Awards earlier this month. The event was hosted by Leicestershire Promotions and held at Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel on November 5th 2015.

The judges at the fifth annual Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards were full of praise for the Foxton Locks Inn. In a review received following the event, feedback of the judge’s opinion highlighted a range of The Foxton Locks Inn’s strengths.

Amongst the comments, the judges praised in particular the recent redevelopment of the Terrace. “The new terraces has made a significant improvement, the addition adds to the positive overall visitor experience. The Terrace heating system shows sustainable impact and commitment.”

The review also expressed enthusiasm for the busy entertainment calendar at The Foxton Locks Inn, where guests can regularly enjoy entertainment nights ranging from live music to themed food evenings. “The Foxton Locks Inn show an exciting calendar of events, with discounts targeted in new repeat visitors which increases business” said the judges.

“The commitment to excellence is what you’d expect of a good pub. They have a strong menu, good ales and wine and an impressive breadth of special events. Their well-researched, practical and well thought out developments result in improved offer and increase business.”

To find out more about what’s on at The Foxton Locks Inn, visit here or to make a booking call 0116 279 1515.

New look Terrace at Foxton Locks Inn unwrapped in time for Christmas

The Foxton Locks Inn has this week unveiled its brand new extension – The Terrace.

Following a £150,000 renovation, The Foxton Locks Inn has opened its new 75 seat extension to the public. The Terrace, featuring under floor heating and panoramic views of Foxton Locks and the canals, is billed as the perfect venue for anything from a private party to a candlelit dinner for two.

To celebrate the unveiling, The Foxton Locks Inn has a newly updated menu, as well as new themed food evenings, with Pie Night on Mondays, Curry Night on Fridays and Wednesday and Sunday carveries.

Owner Stephanie Hamblin comments on the new look Foxton Locks Inn: “We’re so happy with the work done to update the Inn, and we’re sure that visitors to the Inn will be surprised at the transformation it’s undergone.”

“The Terrace is the real jewel in the crown, with picturesque views of the Locks that you can’t get anywhere else. We wanted to reflect this with the new menu, which features some Foxton classics as well as brand new dishes created by our chefs.”

The opening comes as The Foxton Locks Inn is announced as a finalist for Pub of the Year at the Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards. The awards celebrate the excellent service provided to ensure that visitors to the destination have the best possible experience during their stay. The winner will announced at a ceremony in Leicester later this month.

To make a booking call 0116 279 1515.

Keep up to date...

Join our mailing list to receive our latest news and events.

Venues (required - select at least one)

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Open daily for lunch - why not drop in after a spring walk along Foxton Locks?
View menus