Foxton Inclined Plane Trust
Foxton Canal Museum Faces Uncertain Future - £20,000 Needed Now to Secure 2026 Opening
£286.00 of £1,300.00 target
11 tickets of 50 ticket goal
About our cause
Foxton Canal Museum, the beating heart of Foxton Locks and a vital guardian of Britain’s canal heritage, is under threat. A combination of rising costs, the long-term impact of COVID-19, and recent operational challenges—including lock closures that reduced visitor numbers this year—has left the Museum’s future uncertain. As a consequence, income has not kept pace with escalating expenses, making sustainability increasingly difficult.
Why Foxton Canal Museum Matters
The Museum tells the story of the Foxton Inclined Plane – a Victorian engineering marvel – and the people who shaped our waterways. Since its founding by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust in 1982, the Museum has grown from a volunteer-led dream into a nationally recognized institution. It has hosted award-winning exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, becoming a hub for history, creativity, and learning.
From its humble beginnings – volunteers clearing overgrown inclines and rebuilding the boiler house – to achieving official museum status and welcoming thousands of visitors annually, Foxton Canal Museum has always been powered by passion and perseverance. Recent projects include Foxton Creates, a co-curated exhibition with local schools, and Ingenuity & Vision, exploring the 1950 Market Harborough Festival & Rally of Boats. The Museum also runs STEM workshops, artist residencies, and oral history projects, ensuring canal heritage remains relevant for future generations.
The Challenge
Despite these successes, the Museum faces mounting financial pressure. The bottom line is that it takes:
£5 pays for 20 families to enjoy a Museum trail
£60 pays our Museum rent for 1 month
£150 pays for 30 school pupils to visit our Museum
£550 pays for us to hold a community informed exhibition
Without urgent support, the Museum cannot guarantee opening in 2026. We must raise £20,000 by February to secure our future.
How You Can Help
- Share our story widely – every conversation counts.
- Support us by visiting, volunteering, or sponsoring an exhibition.
- Buy a Harborough Lotto ticket
Foxton Canal Museum is more than a building – it’s a living link to our waterways’ past and a creative space for the future. Together, we can keep this story alive.
Thank you for support from
Penny and the Board of Trustees
Next draw prizes
£25,000 jackpot
Next draw
Sat 20 December 2025
Draw results
£25,000 Jackpot
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