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Foxton Lock Basin

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl)

From: 3 June 2026, 7:30am

To: 9 June 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Event

Locations

Closest waterwayMarket Harborough Arm (GU Cnl)
Starts atMarket Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 001
Ends atMarket Harborough Arm (GU Cnl) - 001
Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal) - 039
Ends atLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal) - 039

Description

Original 21 May 2026, 11:48am

The Annual Bridge 61 Historical Weekend Event will be held from Wednesday 3rd June until Tuesday 9th June 2026 from Foxton Lock Basin for 700 metres along both the Market Harborough Arm and the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal).

A mooring suspension will be in place from Wednesday 3rd June from 7.30am until Tuesday 9th June at 5pm.

The navigation and towpath will remain open to boats and the public as normal, we kindly ask you to stay alert and proceed with care while passing through the area.

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