Where is Foxton Inclined Plane?

Foxton Inclined Plane is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RA), in the parish of Foxton.

How do I get to Foxton Inclined Plane?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RA.

Who owns Foxton Inclined Plane?

Foxton Inclined Plane is owned by Canal & River Trust.

Is Foxton Inclined Plane free to visit?

Yes, Foxton Inclined Plane is free to enter.

How do I get to Foxton Inclined Plane?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RA.

Canals · East Midlands

Foxton Inclined Plane

In or near East Langton.

Paid admission£

The Inclined Plane - Foxton Locks - geograph.org.uk - 4619300 — Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough · 5.4 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Foxton Inclined Plane, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE16 7RA, and entry is free.

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The Foxton Inclined Plane is a canal inclined plane on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough, named after the nearby village of Foxton. The plane was built in 1900 as a solution to various operational restrictions imposed by the Foxton Lock flight. However, it was not a commercial success and only remained in full-time operation for ten years. The plane was dismantled in 1926. A project to re-create the plane commenced in the 2000s because the narrowbeam locks remain a bottleneck for leisure boat traffic.

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Official information

Foxton Inclined Plane is a unique museum that showcases the history and operation of the inclined plane on the Grand Union Canal. Visitors can explore the museum and enjoy guided tours of the site, learning about its significance in canal engineering.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

of 19 December 1903]] By 1897, the Grand Junction Canal Company had acquired several of the canals comprising the Leicester line, and was keen to meet demand from carriers seeking to use wider beam (14 ft) craft, rather than the traditional narrow beam boats, which were the only type the locks could accommodate. Their solution was to build an inclined plane to the side of the locks. Initially, the company had planned for the plane to replace the locks, rather than having it act as a second, faster option. Construction began in 1898 and was finished by 10 July 1900. The plane was designed by Gordon Cale Thomas, after a large-scale prototype was built at the company's Bulbourne yard and he…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 52.5001, -0.9817
County: Leicestershire
District: Harborough
Parish: Foxton
Postcode: LE16 7RA
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Phone: 0116 279 2657
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough — 5.4 km
Opening: Daily 10am–5pm
Official site: www.fipt.org.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Foxton Inclined Plane (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foxton Inclined Plane?: Foxton Inclined Plane is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7RA), in the parish of Foxton.
What is Foxton Inclined Plane?: The Foxton Inclined Plane is a canal inclined plane on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough, named after the nearby vill
How do I get to Foxton Inclined Plane?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7RA.
Who owns Foxton Inclined Plane?: Foxton Inclined Plane is owned by Canal & River Trust.
Is Foxton Inclined Plane free to visit?: Yes, Foxton Inclined Plane is free to enter.
How do I get to Foxton Inclined Plane?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7RA.