Things to do in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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 14th century church, the superb spire is one of the finest in England.
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 
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.
Foxton Canal Museum - Remains of an extraordinary steam powered boat lift now under restoration.
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Days Out in Market Harborough
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Harborough Museum (<1 Mile)*
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Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens (4 Miles)*
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Lamport Hall (8 Miles)*
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Rockingham Castle (8 Miles)*
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Stanford Hall (10 Miles)*
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Coton Manor Garden (10 Miles)*
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Boughton House (10 Miles)*
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Wicksteed Park (11 Miles)*
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Leicester Racecourse (11 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Market Harborough
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Great Oxendon (3 Miles)*
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Wilbarston (5 Miles)*
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Maidwell (7 Miles)*
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Kettering (10 Miles)*
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Corby (10 Miles)*
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Lutterworth (11 Miles)*
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Glen Parva (12 Miles)*
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Enderby (14 Miles)*
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Leicester (14 Miles)*
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Finedon (15 Miles)*
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