Market harborough

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is my ancestral home. The symbol of the town, a small timber building known as the Old Grammar School is hidden from view by the church. This year it celebrates its 400th anniversary by being cocooned under plastic sheeting undergoing restoration. Olympus EM-5 15th July 2014

The 'Needs to Know' Distance: 2.99 miles (4.8km) Time to walk: A town walk so depends how long you want to spend in the shops! Also in summer, we could envisage spending a couple of hours in Welland Park. So...it's up to you. We've based this walk around the Harborough Trail leaflet Difficulty: All on hard…

Market Harborough photos: Check out Tripadvisor members' 2,161 candid images and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in Market Harborough.

The stunning Union Wharf Marina in Market Harborough is home to the Boutique Narrowboats holiday business. Canal boat holidays and minibreaks for couples. Interior-designed boats especially for two. Book online.

Market Harborough 20th April 2011 You may have thought that my post which ended in Market Harborough didn't really do Union Wharf justice. Market Harborough is an interesting destination and I felt it justified a post of its own. Union Wharf - Market Harborough I have to admit this I arrived with high expectations. After all, this was the site of the inaugural IWA festival back in the 1950's and all those grainy black and white photos suggested a location redolent with atmosphere. The mere…

Photo of Market Harborough, High Street c.1960

Photo of Market Harborough, St Mary's Road c.1965

The market town of Harborough is only 80 minutes from London by train

Hardware heaven...... Market Harborough

Old Grammar School This Tudor timbered building was founded by Robert Smyth in 1614 and has the unusual feature of being supported by huge oak legs. The lower floor was once home to the local butter...