Open for free self-guided visits between 10am-3pm on Friday and Saturday. There will be a selection of artefacts and exhibition pieces to explore, with some activities for children all inspired by our archive. There will also be free 45 min tours on both days. There will be a selection of interesting artefacts and exhibition pieces [...]
Join a free guided tour of the oldest windmill in Leicestershire, recently repaired by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and its Mills Section. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public. Limited places with online bookings required.
Open for free self-guided visits between 10am-3pm on Friday and Saturday. There will be a selection of artefacts and exhibition pieces to explore, with some activities for children all inspired by our archive. There will also be free 45 min tours on both days. There will be a selection of interesting artefacts and exhibition pieces [...]
See the exhibits of crafters in the ancient church of St Nicholas and plans for the modernization project for our 20th Century church of St Hugh and follow the Wildlife safari in the gardens and along the route between the churches. The Anglican Parish in Market Harborough has two churches, St Nicholas Church, Little Bowden, [...]
Liberty Lines inside The Symington Factory! Join us and take a free guided tour inside The Symington Building. Hear about the building's past and present, the family corsetry business, their workforce and it's great community. See archive materials and artefacts close up as we celebrate Heritage Open Days. Limited places on tours at 10,30am, 11.30am [...]
The much-loved annual Lubenham Scarecrow Festival returns this September! The scarecrows will start appearing the morning of Saturday the 9th of September and the festival continues until late afternoon on Sunday the 10th of September. You can expect scarecrows, stalls, food trucks, music and a lively community atmosphere. The famous raffle and our mystery centerpiece [...]
Take in an exhibition organised by Hallaton Museum detailing Edmond Oliver's pilgrimage from Hallaton to Our Lady of Walsingham and back in 1533. Exhibition and film in the adjacent church, illustrating the consequences of deciphering a 1532 will The exhibition in Hallaton Museum explains the research and significance of Edmond Oliver's pilgrimage. Illustrating the whole [...]
Join a free guided tour of the oldest windmill in Leicestershire, recently repaired by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and its Mills Section. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public. Limited places with online bookings required.
Free theatre tours to take a peak inside and learn about what your local theatre does. The theatre will be open to the public to tour around and see areas not normally seen by the visiting public. Members of the theatre will be on hand to chat to visitors about the building, its history and [...]
Save the date! It's on! A great day of free street theatre and entertainment is coming your way! Back to a traditional September date, the acts are booked and a special request has been made for good weather (hopefully!) with everything is in place to make this year's Fresco the best one yet! So put [...]