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County - Leicestershire | Map
Tel code: 01858 | code search
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Postcode: LE16 | code search
Population: 450
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Black Horse
"My friends and I went to the black horse for Sunday Roast and were really surprised with the menu, it had something for all of us. 2 of my friends ..." More
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"We had just been to the Foxton Locks, but wanted a quieter place to visit and have a family meal. On arriving in the Black Horse, the staff greeted us ..." More
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"We came across this charming pub whilst driving through Foxton and decided to call in for lunch. We chose the filled baguette which was served with salad and chips. Wow, ..." More
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"Foxton Locks – a staircase of 10 locks on the Grand Union Canal near Market Harborough. Here has been an important place in canal history for the last 200 ..." More
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The tiny village of Foxton in Leicestershire lies close to the A6 near to the town of Market Harborough. The village is very small but is well known because of the famous Foxton Locks.
Situated on the Grand Union Canal, Foxton Locks are the largest example of so-called Staircase Locks in Britain. Staircase Locks are used to cope with a steep rise or fall along the route of a canal. Foxton's staircase consists of ten locks and is a remarkable feat of 19th century engineering. Work started in 1810 and was completed in 1814, helping to make the Grand Union Canal one of Britain's most important waterways of the 19th century. The locks at Foxton take between 45 minutes and one hour to pass through, this time is made shorter than it otherwise would have been, by the use of single beams and light gates.
The Grade II listed locks are a popular tourist attraction, with public houses at either end for refreshment. The area is a key site for 'gongoozlers' which is the canal equivalent of the trainspotter.
Other places of interest in the area include the popular market town of Market Harborough. Here you can visit 'The Old Grammar School', which stands on wooden stilts in the town centre.
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Foxton Primary School
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Dorset House
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Set in its own private grounds, this beautiful house is ideally situated in the peaceful village of Little Shelford, just 4 miles away from the historic university city of Cambridge.
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Coach House Hotel
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Primarily built of local flint, a major refurbishment by new management at the Coach House means that old world charm and a warm welcome are now complemented by modern facilities.
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High Green Lodge
(4.10 miles)
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Ayah Villa Guest House
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The Tree Greene King
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The White Horse Inn
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Holiday Inn Express M11 J10
(4.53 miles)
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The Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford hotel aims to be the premier choice for guests searching Cambridge hotels. The stylish Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford offers 73 inviting guestrooms complete ... more
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Duxford Lodge
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Duxford Lodge Hotel, built in the early part of the 1900s as a private house still retains some of its grandeur. All fifteen bedrooms are individually decorated to a high ... more
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Helen Hotel
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The Helen Hotel has become a relaxing, well-appointed sanctuary for business travellers and visitors, enjoying a high standard of service and comfort. The staff at the Helen Hotel take pride in giving a friendly and ...
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