Canal Boat Holidays
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Canal Boat Holidays
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The Foxton Locks are situated on the Grand Union Canal and are an easy three hour cruise from the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough.
The flight of locks at Foxton was built in 1810. It took 45 minutes to climb 75 foot and used thousands of gallons of water. Boat size was restricted as was the maximum load each could carry. With the railways in direct competition there was a need for bigger boats to be able to carry coal from the north direct to London. Wider locks were dismissed as these would use too much water from the canals summit pound. Read the full Foxton Locks article >
The Grand Union Canal meanders across the Midlands and sweeps through the peaceful countryside of the South East of England. Our canal boat marina is situated in the picturesque town of Market Harborough in Leicestershire, at the heart of the inspirational sights and scenery found on the Grand Union Canal. Read the full Grand Union Canal article >
