Foxton Locks Masterpiece: Market Harborough's Best Kept Secret

Discover the hidden charm of Market Harborough and the engineering marvel of Foxton Locks in this aerial and walking tour of Leicestershire, England! Only 1 hour from London (St Pancras), this historic market town is famous for its iconic 1614 "School on Stilts" and its deep roots in the English Civil War. In this video, we take you on a scenic route from the heart of the town, through the peaceful Welland Park, all the way to the spectacular Grand Union Canal. What we cover in this video: ✅ How to get to Market Harborough from London. ✅ Historical facts about St Dionysius Church & The Old Grammar School. ✅ Walking the Civil War route (King Charles I's headquarters). ✅ A drone's eye view of the 10-lock staircase at Foxton Locks. 📍 Featured Locations: St Dionysius Church, The Old Grammar School, The Square, Memorial Gardens, St Mary’s Place, Welland Park, Union Wharf, and the Grand Union Canal. 0:00 Intro: Market Harborough from Above 0:15 Getting here from London St Pancras 1:20 The Church & The School on Stilts (1614) 3:00 Exploring the Historic Town Square 3:15 The Civil War Walk: Footsteps of King Charles I 3:33 Memorial Gardens & St Mary’s Place 4:56 Welland Park: Nature in the City 2:30 Union Wharf & The Canal Basin 5:08 The Grand Union Canal Path 5:58 Foxton Locks: Victorian Engineering Marvel 7:05 Outro & Drone footage 👇 Question of the day: Would you rather explore the historic "town on stilts" or watch the narrowboats navigate the locks? Let me know in the comments! #MarketHarborough #FoxtonLocks #Leicestershire #UKTravel #DroneFootage #GrandUnionCanal #EnglishHistory #DayTripFromLondon 🚁 BOOK DRONE & PROPERTY VIDEO: Need cinematic 4K footage or professional photography for your property? 🔗 Book your session here:   / olgapropertyphoto   🖼️ VISIT MY PRINT SHOP: Own a piece of British heritage. High-quality prints of this shot are available now: 🛒 Shop the collection: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Grey...