Museums · West Midlands
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Lake — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum is located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the history and operation of the Foxton Inclined Plane, a unique boat lift that was part of the Grand Union Canal. The museum provides insights into the engineering and significance of this historical transport system.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4999, -0.9824
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Foxton
- Postcode
- LE16 7RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Official site
- www.fipt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/233007345 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum?
- Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.4999°, -0.9824°.
- Is Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.