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The Story of Harborough Heritage Walk

The Old Grammar School, 40 The Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PA

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Join an entertaining heritage walk around the town of Market Harborough led by a local blue badge guide. Discover and delve into the history of this place steeped in outstanding architecture and tales of bygone times.

Market Harborough was established as a medieval market town and later famed for corsets and table cream with links to the English Civil War and beginnings of tourism. Learn more about its intriguing past and the people that have made it their home.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
1900 - 20.30

Location & directions

The Old Grammar School, 40 The Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PA

Directions:
Town centre public pay and display car parking is available nearby. The closest is Mill Hill car park approachable from St Mary's Road into Mill Hill Lane. The tour meeting point is a short walking distance from the back of The Symington Building, passing Gallones Ice Cream Parlour and the council offices on your right handside to find the Old Grammar School in the centre of Church Square.
Contact on day:
James Carpenter

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Book your free place online www.harboroughwalks.org/event-details/the-story-of-harborough-in-association-with-the-heritage-open-day-festival-4
Booking contact name:
James Carpenter
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.harboroughwalks.org/event-details/the-story-of-harborough-in-association-with-the-heritage-open-day-festival-4

Accessibility details

The walk is at a gentle pace around the town centre streets but may include alley ways and places with restricted access for those with limited mobility and wheel chair users. Not suitable for children under 12.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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