SEE & DO
Set in the beautiful rolling countryside, the Harborough District offers copious amounts of outdoor adventures as well as indoor activities to get stuck into.
Thrill seeking challenges are waiting for you this Summer. Active escapes and sporting adventures are here to be enjoyed. Where will your Fitcation take you?
HERITAGE IN HARBOROUGH
Transport yourself back in time to relish in the history and heritage of the district
Local museum uncovering the history of Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the Jet Engine, amongst many other fascinating displays.
Reopening at new location in Lutterworth Town Centre this September.
View the Iron Age Hallaton Treasure and Harborough’s heritage in the unique displays mixed throughout the Harborough Museum and Market Harborough Library as they form part of an integrated cultural hub
Cotesbach Educational Trust (CET) hosts and provides learning opportunities focusing on Heritage, Environment, and the Arts. Based at Cotesbach Estate with access to a unique family archive dating back over 400 years, there is lots to learn.
Take a walk back in time to discover the history and heritage of the Kibworth villages
‘The Hallaton Treasure Travelling Exhibition’ is on display until October 3rd 2021. Each Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm – 5pm.
Explore the history of the Lift, Locks and Lives associated with Foxton Locks in engaging and innovative ways
GO OUTSIDE
Leave the car behind and discover the district on foot, bike, horse or even a boat!
GOLF COURSES
WATERWAYS
Union Wharf is located in the attractive and historic market town of Market Harborough. The Wharf is at the terminus of the canal close to Foxton Locks and the historic Incline Plane. Enjoy a spot of lunch at The Waterfront or cocktails and nibbles in the Botanical Bar.
Spend some time on the water and hire a boat.
The flight of ten locks are the longest and steepest staircase locks in the UK. Delve into the history at Foxton Canal Museum. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the canal, browse the secondhand bookshop, have a drink at Bridge 61 Pub, sit down for lunch overlooking the water at the Foxton Locks Inn and even grab a cheeky ice cream from the Top Lock Cottage Cafe. If you really want to make a day out of it, why not hire a canal boat and enjoy the full experience? Hire a Boutique Narrowboat for a holiday from Union Wharf. Stay in the luxurious Foxton Locks Lodges to explore more of the district.
GRAND UNION CANAL
The Leicester Line of the canal takes a quiet path as it meanders through unspoilt rolling hills and countryside. It branches off towards Market Harborough and heads to North Kilworth in the opposite direction. Noted and recognised as the top most scenic canal location from Rate this Scene 2022 national survey, from over 15,000 images, this summer evening sunset with English countryside and waterway reflection along the stretch by the hamlet of Wistow, was voted the most beautiful. Circular walks can be enjoyed here with a visit to Wistow Rural Centre for refreshments and unique shops.
GET UP AND GO
There’s no excuse to be bored with these fun packed adventures.
A 60 minute experience where you will have the opportunity to meet and learn about your alpaca, followed by an alpaca walk.
A giant 8 acre Maize Maze, with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst 3 miles of paths, with high bridges and towers. Includes Activity Funyard with mini mazes and games. This year’s new design is a fitting tribute to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
Looking for something completely different? Why not give Hovercrafting a go? Book a family day, one to one training or even a Hovercraft Safari!
Experience the fun and excitement of driving tanks and other military vehicles over courses set around a World War II bombing range. They also offer paintballing, archery, clay pigeon shooting and much more!
From Quad Bike Safari to 4×4 sessions, Clay Shooting, Gemini Buggies and even the very specialised tracked transport – the DTV Shredder – they offer a wide range of challenging & ultra fun activities.
From sprint racing to team endurance racing; from corporate events to open practice against the clock, Sutton Circuit offers event formats to suit all tastes and budgets.
Take to the skies at The Gliding Centre in Husbands Bosworth. Choose from a range of flight experiences or learn how to fly yourself!
Get up close with marvellous birds, time feeding and flying on a day experience in great countryside.
Take a tour of a local vineyard to learn about, sample and buy locally produced award-winning English wine and cider.
FOR THE RAINY DAYS
Don’t get stuck at home, there’s still plenty to do when the rain is pouring!
Smallville Role Play is a life like village on a small scale designed to ignite your children’s imagination. Each room has its own theme and is filled with exciting equipment, realistic props and dressing up outfits!
Paint your own creation in the Paint Pottle studio to give as a unique gift or create something for yourself! What better way to spend the day than being creative and imaginative? You can share the experience with your friends and book a party!
Get the kids moving or be a big kid yourself at the Midlands Roller Arena. With normal skating, disco and glow sessions as well as classes and events.
Leicestershire Craft Centre delivers the widest range of art & craft courses in the region. They teach at the centre, visit schools, businesses and other organisations, run parties and attend craft events.
It’s time to get chocolatey – find out how to make beautiful truffles: have a go at decorating your chocolate moulds, tempering chocolate and making truffle fillings.
Whether there’s a specific item you wish to make or simply just to have a play and explore the world of clay, they have a range of workshops available designed around you.
Mini Mischiefs is a children’s indoor play and party venue in Market Harborough, with a huge multi-level soft play frame that reaches an incredible 5.5 meter height.
COME RAIN OR SHINE
These diverse attractions can be enjoyed no matter the weather.
An exciting new farm park in Kibworth, set on a working farm in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside that houses the recently restored Kibworth Post Mill. Timber based indoor adventure play, baby and toddler Area, Indoor Animal Barn, Cafe and much more.
The 18th century walled garden to Wistow Hall and fine Listed Vinery has been used as a Plant Nursery for several decades and is now home to Wistow Rural Centre, an enchanting hub hosting Ken Bailey Garden Centre, award winning Wistow Cafe/Bistro, Mediterranean Deli/Farm Shop, a quaint Model Village, Wistow Art Gallery, wellbeing centre and shops selling women’s clothing, jewellery, furniture, home fragrances, dog accessories and gifts galore, all in beautiful surroundings.
COTESBACH ESTATE
Cotesbach Estate is home to a range of bustling activity. The Stable Yard is the heart of the estate where you can find the Cafe, the Larder, the Blacksmiths and lots more! Explore the farm and woodland surrounding, with experiences and activities available to book.
Palmers is a wonderful day out for the whole family. You can enjoy a leisurely walk amongst the beautiful flower displays, get inspired by the outdoor living ranges or indulge your inner interior designer in our home décor department. No trip would be complete without treating yourselves to some homemade, delicious goodies in the café.
CAPTURE THE CULTURE
Discover gorgeous venues with a variety of performances
With a history of hosting touring opera productions on the historic estate since 2005, Nevill Holt Opera was founded in 2013 as an independent festival with its own distinctive vision. Since then NHO has been committed to casting and working with young UK opera singers, while bringing world class opera to the East Midlands. Their stunning 400-seat theatre is designed by Stirling Prize winning architects Witherford Watson Mann in conjunction with theatre designers Sound Space Vision.
Stunning open air theatre displaying professional productions of a high standard. Enjoy drinks, dinner or even take your own picnic before experiencing a magnificent show surrounded by the magnificent Kilworth estate.
A local theatre celebrates its 90th anniversary, sharing different shows including live plays, comedy nights and more, in the heart of Market Harborough.
Located within Harborough Theatre, the cinema screens a range of different films and live performances in the heart of Market Harborough.