Visit Market Harborough, Lutterworth & Blaby
Blaby District, in the heart of Leicestershire is home to Everards Brewery and Beer Hall, Fosse Park Shopping and Food Central, historic Kirby Muxloe Castle, National Dive Centre Stoney Cove and much more. Discover scenic villages, country parks, heritage walks, local pubs, boutique shops, a great range of food and drink and top events.
Days out in Market Harborough, Lutterworth
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Bouskell Park Ice House Tours
Step inside a restored 1843 ice house and discover the curious history of early refrigeration in a Victorian parkland setting.
Cosby Yarn Bomb 2026
A colourful community yarn-bombing event bringing knitted and crocheted art to the streets of Cosby village.
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
Let the children play away their boredom at soft play!
Fosse Park
Leicestershire's biggest open-air retail and dining destination, with 70+ stores and restaurants.
Foxton Locks
Just 4 miles west of Market Harborough, Foxton Locks is a must-visit destination for all ages.
Harborough Museum
The museum celebrates Market Harborough’s long history as a centre of trade and industry in the heart of the Welland Valley. The internationally-important Hallaton Treasure is showcased in th
Jenno's Coffee House
A welcoming coffee house serving ethically sourced Arabica blends and good value drinks across several Leicestershire locations.
Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
A traditional Christmas market filling Market Harborough town centre with festive stalls, seasonal food and local crafts.
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Visiting Market Harborough, Lutterworth — your questions, answered.
What is Market Harborough famous for?+
A gorgeous Georgian town centre and one of the county's most famous landmarks nearby: Foxton Locks, the spectacular staircase of ten canal locks on the Grand Union Canal. In town, look for the Old Grammar School — a timber building on wooden stilts that's stood since 1614.
What is Lutterworth known for?+
Two world-changers: John Wycliffe, who made the first English translation of the Bible while rector here in the 1380s, and Sir Frank Whittle, who developed the jet engine in Lutterworth in the 1940s. It's a charming small market town with a big place in history.
Is Foxton Locks worth visiting?+
Definitely — it's one of the great sights of England's canal network and a brilliant free day out. Watch boats work their way up the famous staircase, walk the towpaths, visit the little museum, and finish with a drink at the waterside pubs.
What can families do around Market Harborough, Lutterworth and Blaby?+
Foxton Locks is the family favourite — boats, ducks, ice cream and space to run. Add country parks and trails across Blaby district, canal-side cycling on the Grand Union, and market days in Harborough town centre for a proper day of it.
How do I get to Market Harborough?+
Market Harborough is on the Midland Main Line with direct trains to London St Pancras in about an hour — one of the quickest routes into the county. Lutterworth sits just off the M1 (junction 20), and Blaby is minutes from Leicester's southern edge.
Is parking easy in Market Harborough?+
Yes — Market Harborough has several central car parks close to the town's independent shops, cafés and the Market Hall, and Foxton Locks has a dedicated visitor car park a short walk from the flight. Weekends at Foxton are popular, so arrive early on sunny days.
What can I do at Foxton Locks?+
Watch narrowboats climb the famous ten-lock staircase — the longest in Britain — then explore the canal museum, towpath walks and the waterside pubs and cafés. It's free to wander, family- and dog-friendly, and one of Leicestershire's most photographed spots.
Are there good walks around Market Harborough and Blaby?+
Yes — the Grand Union Canal towpath from Foxton Locks offers flat, scenic walking, while the countryside around Lutterworth and Blaby is laced with village footpaths and country parks. Our itinerary builder can pair a walk with a pub lunch nearby.