Location: Market Harborough
Top Things to do in Market Harborough
Top Restaurants in Market Harborough
The 7 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Market Harborough, England
Market Harborough is a market town within the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. It has a population of 22,911 (2011) and is the administrative headquarters of Harborough District Council. It sits on the Northamptonshire-Leicestershire border. The town was formerly at a crossroads for both road and rail; however the A6 now bypasses the town to the east and the A14 which carries east-west traffic is 6 miles (9.7 km) to the south. The town is served by East Midlands Trains with direct services to Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby and St Pancras International. Rail services to Rugby and Peterborough ended in 1966.
Restaurants in Market Harborough
1. Union Wharf Narrowboats
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Our self steer day boats for 2-12 people leave from the picturesque Union Wharf, Market Harborough. Book online from £160 a day to take a trip on the canal through the beautiful countryside to the famous Foxton Locks and back.
2. Boutique Narrowboats
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Boutique narrowboat hire for couples, through the stunning Leicestershire Grand Union Canal landscape. Year-round mini-breaks in luxury, with king-sized bed, central heating and pot-bellied stove. Novices most welcome, full training provided.
3. Chocolate Lovers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Artisan Hand Made Chocolate Shop serving macarons, gelatos, ice creams, milkshakes, teas, coffees and single origin hot chocolates.
Reviewed By MrsJennery
There comes a point in your life where you realise that with certain things, quality far exceeds quantity, and chocolate is the perfect example of this. Today has ignited my love for true, unadulterated, snobbish dark chocolate. Presented with 3 options for a delicious vegan, single origin, dark hot chocolate; Mexican, Ecuadorian and Brazilian, all bringing their own unique subtle differences. I chose to go for the more savoury and smokey Brazilian dark chocolate. It was nothing like I'd tasted before in a hot chocolate. It was semi sweet, naturally smokey and simply fantastic. I fell in love with this chocolate. We went back so my wife could have a mocha (also using the Brazilian chocolate). The lovely lady was able to answer all my random chocolate questions, us she gave us tasters of the different chocolates and the really delicious vegan chocolate ice cream. I really wanted to also try the 70% Ecuadorian hot chocolate, so I ordered one of those and also a bag on the Brazilian chocolate beans so I could make some at home. Funnily enough, even though the Ecuadorian chocolate is darker, the hot chocolate tasted a lot smoother and sweeter and a lot less chocolatey. Just a bit more like sweet milk. My wife preferred it but I didn't like it anywhere near as much. (I also felt sick after two hot choccies in a row, but I had to do it, in the name of science!) I'd love to try the Mexican on my next visit to harborough and no doubt buy more Brazilian chocolate! Anyway, I've rambled enough, but you get the idea. Theres so much to try, discover, explore and treat your senses. I'd 100% recommend.
4. Rockingham Castle
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4.5 based on 357 reviews
Set on a hill overlooking five counties, Rockingham Castle was built by William the Conqueror. The Castle was a royal residence for 450 years. In the 16th Century Henry VIII granted it to Edward Watson and for 450 years it has remained a family home. The pre-dominantly Tudor building, within Norman walls, has architecture, furniture and works of art from practically every century including, unusually, a remarkable collection of 20th century pictures. Twelve acres of formal and wild garden command splendid views over the surrounding countryside. The Castle is open to day visitors on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter through to September and from June on Tuesdays as well. Groups are welcome on open days or by pre-arrangement for a private guided tour on weekdays. The beautifully appointed Castle Gift Shop is situated in the courtyard along with our licensed Walkers House Tearooms which serve lunches, cream teas and wonderful homemade cakes.
Reviewed By stephenbE141SH - Solihull, United Kingdom
Brilliant day at this fantastic private castle . Luckily we went during a Viking 're enactment which was brilliant. It's a fantastic castle full of history and everywhere you look is a photo well worth a visit
5. Foxton Locks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,050 reviews
Reviewed By Seanmax1 - Market Harborough, United Kingdom
A good day out where you can have a nice walk, watch the boats navigating the locks, then enjoy a drink and food overlooking the canal
6. Avalanche Adventure Ltd
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Farm based outdoor activity centre that offers a wide range of activities. With 17 Years of experience, we can guarantee that you will have a great time.
7. Farndon Fields Farm Shop
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
Farndon Fields is an award-winning farm shop situated on the edge of the beautiful historic town of Market Harborough. It has developed over the years and today the farm shop showcases our produce grown on the farm, quality meat from local farmers, and a large selection of fantastic local and British food that has been hand-selected by Kevin, Milly, and the team. We love growing, cooking, and serving fantastic food at Farndon Fields. We strive to provide our community with an outstanding shopping experience and an environment to enjoy our local food, be excited by the seasons, and experience food that has been grown on your doorstep in Leicestershire, Northampton, and Kettering areas.
Reviewed By Kernowphile - Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Visited Farndon Fields farm shop to use a couple of gift vouchers my wife’s sister gave us as a present for our Golden wedding anniversary, I’ve never been a fan of afternoon tea most hotels I’ve eaten afternoon tea are a bit of an afterthought and highly priced at that. However this is not the case at Farndon Fields their version of afternoon tea is of a different order perfectly sized sandwiches fresh home made scones just the right amount of jam and clotted cream,beautiful two bite cakes of a high quality sweet pastries made with all butter with a superb macaron, we enjoyed this with a nice bottle of Prosecco. Would we visit again absolutely my wife wants to try the savoury version.
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