Foxton Boat Services is set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, with historic and interesting villages nearby.

Site of the Foxton Inclined Plane Boat Lift, a remarkable piece of Victorian engineering, soon to be undergoing restoration. Many hundreds of canal boats pass through the locks every year, providing a colourful attraction. Wildlife, flora and fauna thrive in the ideal habitat. The network of footpaths and towpaths provide ideal walking, with choice of many routes. The locks and surroundings are freely open and accessible to the public all year round.

Available from Foxton Boat Services are: Bride 61 Traditional Canal-side Pub.

Passenger trips: for the public, and available for party bookings.

Day Boat Hire: self-drive for up to 12 people.

Well-stocked canal-side shop.

Full boatyard services, repairs, and breakdown assistance.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Foxton Boat Services, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.foxtonboats.co.uk