Explore Market Harborough and Lutterworth
Browse boutiques selling handmade jewellery, handbags, designer clothing and antiques. After you're all shopped out, stop off at one of the cafes, restaurants or pubs to relax and unwind.
Explore the surrounding countryside, with a visit to Foxton Locks. The inclined plane is a unique demonstration of Victorian engineering. Walk along the waterside and watch narrowboats navigating their way through the lock system and stop off and enjoy a meal at the Foxton Locks Inn. Take the children to Wistow Maize Maze where the whole family can find their way around this themed maze.
The village of Lutterworth lies west of Market Harborough and is famous for being the place where Frank Whittle invented the jet engine. Find out more about Frank Whittle's invention at the town's museum. Visit the grand 17th century house of Stanford Hall, located on the banks of the River Avon, where you will find more aviation links.
With so much to see and do you'll need more than one day to discover it all. Whether you are travelling on a budget, or want to treat yourself to country house style, the area of Market Harborough has an amazing selection of accommodation.
