Leicester Market is situated in the heart of the city centre and is open for six days of the week, Monday to Saturday, every week of the year. The largest and finest market of its type in Europe, we have a tradition for quality and service stretching back seven hundred years. Farmers market – 1st Thursday of every month!

A quaint market town with over 400 shops. The town boasts an array of fashion, arts/ crafts & local produce stores. The street market runs every Thursday & Saturday.

Local Village Quorn (LE12 7TZ) Car boot every Sunday

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.

The picturesque, busy market town of Market Harborough is just a short five minute drive from Foxton Locks Lodges. The town offers the ideal place to head for a range of well-known high street shops, independent boutiques and a range of restaurants and pubs. The town is steeped in history with the St Dionysious Church and old Grammar School located in the centre of the town. Browse boutiques selling handmade jewelry, handbags, designer clothing and antiques. After you’re all shopped out, stop off at one of the cafes, restaurants or pubs to relax and unwind.

Famous for its Pork Pies & Stilton Cheese. Melton street market runs every Tuesday & Saturday. The local Farmers market on Nottingham Road runs every Tuesday & Friday morning – The perfect place to find some local produce! On Sunday morning the farmers market converts to the Local Car Boot!

Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town, bustling with activity and current holder of a coveted Britain in Bloom award. Wander through the Market Place on a Wednesday or Saturday to find a market selling the best local produce, meats, cheeses, bread and eggs. You’ll find no modern mall here, just attractive streets & walkways full of independant shops.

Uppingham is blessed with a range of speciality shops and traditional retailers, many of whom are still family owned and run. For browsing around antiques shops, Uppingham hits the mark perfectly allowing you to meander around the town for hours, finding hidden gems around every corner. Antiques waiting to be discovered in Uppingham include glass, china, cutlery, silver, jewellery, maps, furniture, mirrors, coins and many more objects d’art. If you need help on how to curate them into your home or for a full interior design plan, pop into Sarah Harding Interiors for inspiration.

Art is very important to Uppingham with a number of distinguished art galleries displaying work from acclaimed artists from around the world as well as introducing visitors to a plethora of talented local artists. Peter Barker Fine Art is a great example of this, and the internationally renowned Goldmark Gallery is certainly not to be missed. The Rutland Gallery exhibits both established and emerging contemporary artists.

Different stalls and attractions to look at including a display of classic cars and performances of live music throughout the day. Enjoy food and drink from local producers including jams, fudge, chesses, pork pies, cakes and cookies.