Location: Market Harborough
Top Things to do in Market Harborough
Top Restaurants in Market Harborough
Top 8 Free Things to do 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. 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.
2. 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
3. Farndon Fields Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Harborough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Focusing on the health and wellbeing of our staff and customers remains our top priority. In line with national guidance and government recommendations we will close Harborough Museum effective from 5pm on Wednesday 4 November. Closing our museum, along with other heritage attractions across the nation, will mean tougher times ahead for those working in the tourism industry. We ask that you continue to support our attraction by rearranging your visit for later in the year or make use of our online catalogues and resources. We’re all in this together and will make sure our approach continues to reflect the latest government guidelines. Keep up to date by visiting: www.gov.uk/coronavirus and follow our social media channels to hear the latest from us.
Reviewed By jeans550 - Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom
We only had a short time to visit but what we saw made us want to go back again. The museum is packed with fascinating items from the iron Age to more recent times.
5. The Royalist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 770lynned
Great choice, excellent generous menu. Lovely mid-week meal. The staff go out of their way to welcome you, the waitress,Kaci, was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back again.
6. beerhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Micropub; proud to be bringing great beer to Market Harborough! Dog friendly drinking establishment
Reviewed By 115lydiav
Great beer, lovely atmosphere. Alex at the bar was brilliant. Excellent selection of beer and knowledgable staff.
7. St Dionysius Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 2014Jandy - Nottingham, United Kingdom
This is a lovely church located in the heart of the town. It is open to visitors everyday and lovely inside. The stained glass windows are particularly good especially with the light coming through shows up the beautiful coloured glass. It has a large spire that can be seen from a distance as you walk around. Definietly worth visiting.
