Harborough District

Harborough is situated in rural south Leicestershire and includes Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Broughton Astley and The Kibworth Villages.

A visit to Market Harborough is a must for those visitors looking for the quintessential English market town. It’s brimming with history, culture, delicious food, and independent retailers where there is something to suit all tastes.

Why not visit the iconic stilted Old Grammar School in the town centre, followed by a wander through the eclectic mix of boutique and high street shops?

There is plenty for families to do including a visit to the Harborough Museum, and where you will see the internationally renowned Hallaton Treasure.

If you’re looking for adventure, then look no further. Enjoy a string of outdoor pursuits and activities including Armourgeddon, the home of Tank Paintball. Experience the fun and excitement of driving tanks and other military vehicles set over courses set around a former WWII bombing range.

Or how about an unforgettable experience at Avalanche Adventure where you can experience off road 4x4 driving challenges, quad bike safaris and Gemini race buggies.

If you’re looking for something more peaceful then how about a visit to Wistow Maze, a giant 8-acre Maize Maze with fun trails and a view of the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Wistow Rural Centre where you can eat, drink and shop.

The market town of Lutterworth is full of stories waiting to be uncovered including that of Sir Frank Whittle, who invented the jet engine.  The Grand Union Canal is also well worth a visit and features the longest and steepest staircase locks in the UK at Foxton Locks. Enjoy a spot of ‘gongoozling’, the art of watching the beautifully painted narrowboats make their way through the locks.

Did you know that in a 2010 BBC documentary used the three villages of Kibworth to tell the story of England?. Uncover a history which stretches back to the Bronze Age, Anglo Saxon, and Vikings, and see 17 listed budlings including the Kibworth Harcourt Windmill. How about a stop off at the Coach and Horses Inn where a time capsule was buried by acclaimed TV historian Michael Wood? You can follow the trails through the villages linked to the TV Series.

How about combining your trip to Harborough with a short break to really get a sense of what there is to see and do. Every town and city have hotels but how about an extra special treat with a luxury canal boat hire. Enjoy a boutique hotel-style experience on the beautiful Leicestershire waterways with 5 fabulous narrowboats to choose from.

If you prefer to stay on land, then how about a stay at Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre. This unique venue, alongside period style rooms and a fairy-tale log cabin, add a dramatic twist to your stay. Dine in an award-winning restaurant the Wordsworth with its showstopping chandeliers, or the Grade II listed, light-filled Victorian orangery, where live jazz and theatrical shows often play beneath its elegant glass and wrought iron ceiling.