Visit Harborough

Welcome to Harborough

Flight of ten locks on Grand Union canal

Think of the setting for England's finest, rural Market Town: rolling countryside, picture-book villages, intriguing waterways, rural charm, bustling streets, stylish independent shopping, tasteful menus, award-winning accommodation, friendly places to visit and the time to savour all these experiences. 

Our District has all this to offer.  We the south-east part of Leicestershire on the edge of Leicester and with both our historic market towns  - Market Harborough and Lutterworth - located to the south of the District - much of Rutland, North Northamptonshire and North Warwickshire can be explored in a very short journey.

Places to Visit:  Whether you're into gentle enjoyment of the countryside, history & heritage, exciting outdoor activities, waterways, shopping or dining we have plenty to offer. We have provided pages with  links to over 500 things to see & do in the area, so you can find out more directly from the people concerned.

Places to Stay: Harborough district is an ideal place for a relaxing overnight stay, weekend break or longer visit in the English countryside.  Finding the right place to stay is key to an enjoyable visit. To view or print a current list of local places to stay please click here.

We welcome suggestions of places and attractions we may have missed or where hyperlinks need updating. If you want further information on the area in published books and maps please click here .

We also value your feedback on your visit to the Harborough area.  Please tell us what was special or could be improved.  Please send your all comments and suggestions to customerservices@harborough.gov.uk

Links to official online visitor guides to the surrounding area: