Welcome to Foxton

Foxton is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the Grand Union Canal and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Foxton is known for its historic landmarks, including the Foxton Locks, which is a series of ten canal locks that were built in the early 19th century. The locks are a popular tourist attraction and are a great place to go for a walk or a picnic.

The village of Foxton has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for the wool trade. Today, Foxton is a quiet and peaceful village that is home to a close-knit community. The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office and a convenience store.

Foxton is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to a number of nature reserves and parks. The Grand Union Canal is a popular spot for boating and fishing, and there are a number of walking and cycling routes that run through the village. Foxton is also close to a number of larger towns and cities, including Leicester and Market Harborough, which offer a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Foxton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr George Norman	Gallow Field Road Foxton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7QZ 01858545328 School Website
Lubenham All Saints Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Heather White	School Lane Lubenham Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9TW 01858462319 School Website
The Robert Smyth Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Daniel Cleary	Burnmill Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7JG 01858440770 School Website
Brooke House College Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Principal Ian Smith	12 Leicester Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7AU 1858462452 School Website
Market Harborough Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Emmaline Tayler	Fairfield Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9QH 01858464112 School Website
Kibworth High School And Community Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Piggott	Smeeton Road Kibworth Leicester Leicestershire LE8 0LG 01162792238 School Website
Church Langton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Roddy	Stonton Road Church Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7SZ 1858545237 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Dabbs	Coventry Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9BZ 01858465359 School Website
Ridgeway Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Bishop	The Ridgeway Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7HQ 01858465800 School Website
Great Bowden Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bishop	Gunnsbrook Close Great Bowden Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7HZ 01858463216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 2.92 Miles

South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 8.85 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 10.93 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 10.95 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 11.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 99 Main Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TG 1.90 Miles
M And E Taxis 01858 446570 141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP 2.29 Miles
M And E Private Hire 01858 446570 141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP 2.29 Miles
Point To Point Taxis 01858 468468 8 Langton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JU 2.30 Miles
Gary's Taxis Ltd 01858 410004 21 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AA 2.59 Miles
Murphys Taxis 01858 410210 King's Head Place, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JT 2.63 Miles
Random Cabs 01858 469299 71 Station Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HL 2.85 Miles
Executive Cars 01858 434744 71 Ireton Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9NU 2.90 Miles
Twentyfourseven Executive Travel 01858 468484 16 Harrod Drive, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7EH 2.93 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01858 469090 45 Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DN 2.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Foxton Le16 7Rb Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Foxton South Le16 7Rh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le16 7Rw Hm Prison Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxton Locks Le16 7Ra Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Gumley Le16 7Ru Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Main Street Lubenham Le16 9Tf Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
West Langton Le16 7Ty Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
The Woodlands Le16 8Bw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le16 Alvington Way Le16 7Nf Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Main Street Smeeton Westerby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Langton Le16 7Tw Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Pitt Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Le16 7Bt Victoria Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Northleigh Grove Le16 9Qx Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Luke's Branch Surgery	33 Leicester Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7BN
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG
Kibworth Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Smeeton Road Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LG
South Leicestershire Medical Partnership 0116 2793308	Smeeton Road Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0LG

Local Stores

Leicester Road - Market Harborough
Leicester Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7AY
01858 431274
Store Website
2.43 miles

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SPAR Market Harborough
SPAR
117 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9BX
01858 463558
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Langton Garden Centre Melton Road East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7TG 01858 545821 enquiries@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 1.32 miles

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Centre
48 Northampton Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9HE 01858 465668 mail@tcvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Market Harborough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Springfield Retail Park Springfield Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8BD marketharborough@vets4pets.com Website 3.02 miles

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Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9 Priory Business Park Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0RX kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles

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Ash Tree Vets
124 Northampton Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9HF 01858 462839 admin@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
Ash Tree Vets 3 Station Road Desborough Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 2RL 01536 763100 7.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal. LE16 7RA 0.74 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 0.77 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists! Oxendon Rd Market Lancashire HARBOROUGH LE16 5.42 miles If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Brought Oscar My Dog Here For The First Time Today. (17/8/20) Nice Walk Although The Tunnel Itself Was A Bit Mucky And Slippery Which Is To Be Expected Due To The Weather. Word Of Advice...If You’Re Visiting After A Prolonged Or Heavy Rainfall, Do Wear Suitable Footwear. Also Being A Good Strong Beamed Torch Too. We Enjoyed It And Will Be Back To Explore Further. Kelmarsh Tunnels Lancashire 7.29 miles From Corby To Braybrook Then Follow A6

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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 8.39 miles

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Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 8.83 miles

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Weather Forecast

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