Market Harborough Tourist Information |
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Market Harborough is a rare example of a planned medieval 'new town'. Market Harborough was created in the 12th century especially to be a market and promote local trade. Markets are still held in the town on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30am - 5.00pm, with an Antiques Market on Sundays. St. Dionysius Parish Church The Old Grammar School - An unusual 17th century timber framed building standing on massive oak pillars, which pedestrians can walk beneath. Market Harborough Museum - Presents displays on local life, and includes the Symington Collection of Corsetry. Foxton Locks - Historic Foxton Canal Museum - Remains of an extraordinary steam powered boat lift now under restoration.
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- The 14th century church, the superb spire is one of the finest in England.
flight of 10 locks, on well-used Grand Canal, set in beautiful countryside. There is a shop selling traditional painted canal ware, a pub where children are welcome, which serves food and has a canal-side garden. Boat hire is available.|
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Attractions near Market Harborough
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Harborough Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
Harborough Museum is closed until Autumn 2009 while the site is refurbished to hold a new and important exhibition - the Hallaton Treasure! |
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Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
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Kelmarsh is a 3,363 acre (1361ha) agricultural estate at the heart of which stands the eighteenth century Kelmarsh Hall, surrounded by its pleasure gardens and parkland. |
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Lamport Hall
(8 Miles)*
Lamport Hall was the home of the Isham family for over four centuries. |
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Towns near Market Harborough
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Great Bowden Tourist Information
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Lubenham Tourist Information
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East Farndon Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Market Harborough
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