Harborough

Properties and events in Harborough

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Canal art painting at Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Gumley Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join canal artist Alison Root for a hands-on workshop and discover the beauty of traditional canal art. Learn how to paint the iconic canal art rose and explore the history behind this unique waterways tradition.

Cotesbach Educational Trust

Cotesbach Educational Trust, Main Street, Cotesbach, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover the stories, people and traditions that have shaped Cotesbach through the centuries. Explore heritage displays, family history activities, guided walks and traditional crafts.

Guided Tour of Market Harborough Tree Trail

Car Park at Welland Park, Farndon Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9NW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Market Harborough is fortunate to have an amazing collection of trees. This gentle walking trail highlights ten of the town's most notable specimens, guiding you through parks, riverside paths and historic streets. The full trail is around 4 miles.

Guided Tour of St. Peter's, Church Langton

Stonton Road, Church Langton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7SZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

New this year - see some archaeological and historical church artifacts, then join our Guided Tour of the church, highlighting the architectural and historical features.

Guided tours of Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill

Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill, Windmill Farm, Langton Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, LE8 0PR
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) for a guided tour of this fascinating windmill, not normally open to the public, which we have repaired and rescued from the Heritage at Risk Register.

Hallaton Heritage Days

Tin Tab, Churchgate, Hallaton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TY
In person
Pre-booking required

The Hallaton Heritage Days will be held over 2 weekends from Saturday 12th September to Sunday 20th September.

Making Waves and Corset Creations

Harborough District Council and Harborough Museum, The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dive into the history of swimwear and the Symington corset factory. Join us for an interactive crafting activity to learn about the garments and factory in Market Harborough, and how they took the world by storm.

Marriage Exhibition - Love through the ages at St Mary's Church, Lutterworth

St. Marys Parish Church, Church Gate, Lutterworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Marriage Through the Ages Celebrating 150 Years of the Mother's Union Join us at St Mary's Church, Lutterworth on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September for a fascinating journey through the history of marriage as we celebrate the 150th anniversary

Shaping Figures - All in a day's work!

Harborough District Council and Harborough Museum, The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover stories of family, fashion, and factory workers in a guided tour of The Symington Building. Original archive footage and materials reveal how workers in the iconic corset factory built community and supported women around the world.

The History and Heritage of Gilmorton Church

Church Drive, Gilmorton, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5LR
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to view artefacts not normally on display and to take a closer look at the church.

Whittling demonstration at Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Gumley Road, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA
In person
Pre-booking not required

See the heritage craft of whittling brought to life through a live demonstration by Luke Bailey, The Whittling Nurse.

Wycliffe Rooms - Family Fun Days

Wycliffe Rooms, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4ED
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the story of one of the oldest fraternal organisations in the world! Shrouded in mystery, Masonry has existed in Lutterworth for over 100 years. This is your chance to visit our lodge room and enjoy a whole host of family friendly activities