Canal Boating from North Kilworth Narrowboats

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North Kilworth Narrowboats on the Grand Union canal in Leicestershire

North Kilworth Wharf, Station Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6JB

North Kilworth Wharf is set among the beautiful Leicestershire countryside on the 21 mile lock free

Cruising Routes

Sorry, we don't have any routes for this marina currently.

Things to do

• 1
  Welford is a 1hr cruise south and the famous Foxton Locks are a 2.5hr cruise north. Foxton Locks - Situated on the Grand Union Canal the flight of locks at Foxton was built in 1810 by W H Gwynne a very popular location with boaters, walkers and cyclists visit the Foxton Museum or watch the colourful boats make their way through the locks. Visit the museum
• 2
  Market Harborough - Located on the borders of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire this is a busy market town mid-way between Leicester and Northampton a branch of the Canal was opened in 1809 and joins The Grand Union Canal and The Grand Union Leicester Line at the nearby Foxton Locks
• 3
  On the canal there are several pubs and one is the Wharf at Welford which is listed in the CAMRA good beer guide. There are also 2 pubs at Foxton Locks.
• 4
  Space Centre - The National Space Centre in Leicester is the only visitor attraction solely dedicated to space learn facts and mythical information about the planets and go on an interactive journey through six stunning galleries to explore the Universe.

Directions

• Directions By Road
  J20 of the M1 towards Market Harborough. Take A4304 Lutterworth Road towards North Kilworth , continue on A4304 onto Station Road until you come to the Canal and North Kilworth Wharf,.(Do not go into North Kilworth Marina which is the opposite side of the road.)
• Directions By Rail
  Market Harborough or Rugby train stations are approx. 15mins and 25mins respectively from the wharf with direct trains to / from London taking approx. 1hr. For information about train timetables and ticket costs for all mainline rail transport please go to www.thetrainline.com.
• Nearest Airport
  East Midlands (EMA) & Birmingham (BHX) airports are approx. 30mins and 40mins away respectively by car.
• Local Accommodation
  Kilworth House Hotel www.kilworthhouse.co.uk The Old Rectory Guest House Address: Church Street, Lutterworth, LE17 6EZ Phone: (01858) 881130
• Taxi Information
  DIAMOND TAXIS - 01858 446626
• Groceries
  Springfields, 6 High St, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth LE17 6LH