Places to go along the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line

The Foxton Canal Museum was opened by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust in 1989. Ideally situated by the middle lock, …

• Museum
• Visitor centre

Foxton Locks is a landmark location on England's waterways, noted not only for its famous flight of locks but also …

• Historic structure

Newly restored as an active boating centre, the Union Wharf (formerly the Canal Basin) is now also a hub of artistic …

• Leisure attraction

This leafy seven-lock flight includes four interesting staircase locks, complete with side pounds. A surprisingly …

• Historic structure

This pretty spot outside the small town of welford is a popular destination for sunbathers and sketchers, as well as …

• Leisure attraction
• Moorings