Education = Edutainment

Not just for schools!

At Foxton we are committed to offering an entertaining education package which is as flexible as possible, we will try our best to accommodate your needs.
Foxton Inclined Plane trust, through its Foxton Canal Museum in conjunction with our partners, offers a package of "educational" materials, visits, etc for people of all ages and abilities.

Safety Equipment
We can loan safety equipment to visiting groups, provide a Loans Box, and models, offer Conducted Site Tours, or visit you at your own venue. New resources have been developed with the aid of a Local Heritage Initiative Grant. 

Go to www.wow4water.com for Foxton Key Stage 2, School Worksheets and nationally based Teacher Information.

The Foxton Education Centre

The Centre is a Victorian village school which is has changed very little. Educational Activities at Foxton Education Centre.   The Centre can be used with or without the support of our staff. Foxton Education Centre lends itself to the exploration of the cross-curricular themes of the National Curriculum. Foxton has always excelled as a base from which to undertake Environmental Education studies, particularly as it is located on the Harborough arm of the Grand Union Canal and within easy walking distance of the famous Foxton Locks. Visit www.leics.gov.uk.
Boat trips, self drive day boats and holiday boats are available from Foxton Boat Services,   www.foxtonboats.co.uk.

 

ACCESS

The Trust continues to improve its facilities for those who are less mobile.  The museum is level throughout; best practice is followed on all new displays.  However the Locks site has steep slopes and may cause problems. Considerable improvements are being made to site access for completion in 2007.  Wheelchair users may need strong assistance. www.foxtonlocks.com. Will take you to British Waterways Foxton site, to view their access information.

For the visually impaired, most of our Labelling is in large type, and we can offer special handling sessions, where you can handle Museum artefacts. Other improvements will be made as and when our limited budget or Grants will allow.

Please be aware that the locks contain deep water and most of them are unfenced Extra care is needed with children and pets. 

If in doubt please call us on 

0116  2792 657