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

Sunny

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: S

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Main Street Foxton Le16 7Rb
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Foxton South Le16 7Rh
No More Collections Today
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Le16 7Rw Hm Prison
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Foxton Locks Le16 7Ra
No More Collections Today
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Gumley Le16 7Ru
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Main Street Lubenham Le16 9Tf
Collection Today available until:16:15
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West Langton Le16 7Ty
Collection Today available until:16:15
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The Woodlands Le16 8Bw
No More Collections Today
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Le16 Alvington Way Le16 7Nf
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Main Street Smeeton Westerby
No More Collections Today
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East Langton Le16 7Tw
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Pitt Hill
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Le16 7Bt Victoria Avenue
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Northleigh Grove Le16 9Qx
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New Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Dogs

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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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Cats

Dogs

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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.
Location
what3words
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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.
Location
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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

Location
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intrigues.stadium.executive
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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