The BoilerHouse is the place to explore the history of the lift, Locks and Lives associated with Foxton Locks. Previously Foxton Canal Museum the BoilerHouse retains its museum accreditation but tells the story in exciting new and innovative ways. Thanks to the generosity of our partners and a big grant from the Arts Council the Museum has been transformed into something unique and exciting.

There is something for everyone in the building, not just the waterway enthusiast and historian. Follow the canal round the BoilerHouse and Fred will help you discover Foxton’s past and introduce the people that made it such a wonderful place.

We have the Boiler Game, which requires you to put coal on the fire to make the lift work, we have the play boat where children can explore life on the canal, we have a great collection of waterway artefacts and stories, our working lift model, and our large screen story where you can watch while Fred tells you our waterways history.

Those people who have visited The BoilerHouse before it was finished and opened to the public, used words like ‘Excellent’, Fantastic, and Brilliant to describe the new interior, and that was before it was finished! 

For more visitor information click on the link below.