FOXTON LOCKS ILLUMINATIONS are to be switched on this Friday.
Most spectacular event
This coming Friday, 28th November will see the Christmas illuminations, that we are told will be one of Leicestershire’s most spectacular Christmas events, at the Leicester Section flight of locks.
Working with Foxton Locks Inn, Foxton Canal Museum and other businesses on site, Canal & River Trust is organising the event, which will see the historic site decked out in hundreds of festive lights, with the illuminations leading all the way along the flight.
In addition visitors will be able to browse the Foxton Locks Inn Christmas market, offering a selection of festive gifts and seasonal treats. The popular pub will also have a giant Christmas tree, Santa’s grotto, live music and hot food.
The Top Lock Café will be serving hot chocolate, soup and hot food.
Craft sessions
The trust’s volunteers will be hosting festive family craft sessions in the Welcome Station at the Top Lock, giving people the chance to make pine-cone baubles and decorations for their Christmas tree.
Boaters on site will also be getting into the festive spirit with a best-decorated boat competition.
The event is taking place between 4pm and 8pm with the lights being turned on at the Top Lock cottage at 5.30pm. The lights will be on daily from 3pm to 6pm, running through to New Year’s Day.