EVEN THOUGH THE TRUST advertised 'come and explore Foxton' it was deserted, surrounded by steel fencing.
For of course it was closed through lack of water, with no boats, Janet Friend reports.
Criticising the decision
With the Canal Museum at the locks at Foxton criticising the decision to erect the safety fencing across the site.
Trustees of the museum tell it hit trade with few visitors on what should have been a busy Bank Holiday weekend, as some areas of the visitor attraction too were cut-off, restricting visitor movements.
The fencing was erected on the Friday before the Bank Holiday by the Canal & River Trust as the flight is closed to boats because of the drought.
Kay Andrews is a trustee for the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust, which runs the museum and told that they and other businesses were left dismayed after being given no prior notice the fencing would be erected.
Public safety
But a spokesman for the Canal & River Trust told:
“Public safety is our top priority and, ahead of a busy bank holiday weekend, the fencing was erected to keep people safe and prevent anyone from falling into the drained locks while we carry out these important works."
Though even when working there are many empty locks as boats travel though the flight.