Market Harborough
Market Harborough
Distance: 4 miles
sat nav: LE16 7NJ
Market Harborough is a rare example of a planned medieval ‘new town’. It was created in the 12th century especially to be a market and to 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.
Visit Market Harborough
Wistow Maze
Enjoy a great day out exploring one of the country’s largest maize mazes, set in 8 acres of living maize crop with 4 miles of paths to navigate and explore; it’s great exercise for mind and body!
See if you can unravel the QUIZ TRAIL, and find all 10 boards hidden in the maze in order to decipher the secret code. The maze also incorporates 10ft high bridges and viewing towers which give visitors stunning 3D panoramic views over the maze and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Miles: 10
The Black Horse
The Black Horse is in the picturesque village of Foxton in Leicestershire. Just off the A6 about 3 miles out of Market Harborough. We’re just a short walk on the tow path from the popular tourist attraction of Foxton Locks. Escape the busy locks and drop by to enjoy a quiet drink and bite to eat with us. Our chef uses fresh ingredients to produce fabulous meals that you can have outdoors on the patio area whilst taking in the peaceful outdoors, or in our conservatory restaurant where you can still take in the extensive views of the countryside. We offer a wide range of honest home cooked food, and a good selection of accompanying real ale, wine and spirits. Fresh coffee and tea are served throughout the day.
Miles: 0.5
Farndon Fields
Farndon Fields is an award-winning farm shop situated on the edge of the beautiful historic town of Market Harborough. It has developed over the years and today the farm shop showcases our produce grown on the farm, quality meat from local farmers and a large selection of fantastic local and British food that has been hand selected by Kevin, Milly and the team.
We love growing, cooking and serving fantastic food at Farndon Fields. We strive to provide our community with an outstanding shopping experience and an environment to enjoy our local food, be excited by the seasons and experience food that has been grown on your doorstep in Leicestershire, Northampton and Kettering areas.
Miles: 4
National Space Centre
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre’s futuristic Rocket Tower, you ‘ll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.
Miles: 17
Market Harborough is 4 miles from Foxton Locks Lodges
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