Visit Harborough District

14/06/2024

🎁 Still looking for a Father's Day gift idea? Why not treat your dad to a gift experience?

💝We have loads of activity ideas on our website, with links to buy gift vouchers online. From thrilling adventures to relaxing days out, there's something for every dad! 🌟

🚁Check it out now and give your dad a day to remember!

https://visitharborough.com/see-do/get-up-go/

14/06/2024

🎉👨‍👧‍👦 Father's Day Eating & Drinking! 👨‍👧‍👦🎉

✨ Head over to our website for fantastic ideas to celebrate your dad! From great eats and drinks in the district with Taste the Place. Check out the map of a range of global cuisine in the district.
https://visitharborough.com/taste/

🍽️🍻Take a look at walks in the local villages and pop into a pub to give your legs a rest
https://visitharborough.com/walks/

🚴‍♂️ Feeling adventurous? Cycle out to Cafe Ventoux for a treat lunch and soak in the breathtaking views. 🌄🚴‍♂️

Tag and share your favourite local independent businesses to promote local businesses! 🏪❤️

13/06/2024

🎁 Looking for gift inspiration for Father's Day? Discover some amazing independent retailers in the Harborough district! 🌟

🌻 Garden Centres: A wide range of local food, drinks, plants and unique gifts.
FarndonFields
The Langton Greenhouse and Garden Centre
Pennbury Farm
Wistow Rural Centre
Langton Brewery

🛍️ Independent Gift shops, Studios Galleries: Beautiful cards, handcrafted gifts, and artwork.

In Heaven at Home
Ssnug Living .living
All Wrapped Up & All Dressed Up

🍭 Sweet Shops: Surprise him with his favourite treats.
Randalls UK
Vanillabake Box
Sweet Sisters

And don't forget to check out Harborough Market and Eco Village for more unique inspiration.

Tag and share your favourite local independent businesses to promote local businesses! 🏪❤️

07/06/2024

📢Important Update - Job Club Cancellation📢

📢The Job Club scheduled for Friday, 7 June at the Wycliffe Rooms in Lutterworth is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

📢We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The next Job Club will be held on Friday, 2 August. We look forward to seeing you then!

Thank you for your understanding 🙏

06/06/2024

📆Events are planned for people to come together across the district to remember D-Day on 6 June.

🕊️June 6, 9am - The council will lead the tributes with a flag-raising ceremony at The Symington Building, including a declaration and prayer led by Revd Phil Bryson.

🕊️ June 6, 11am - Broughton Astley service at the War Memorial with a poem read by Thomas Estley Community College students.

🕊️ June 6, 7pm - A commemorative church service at St Dionysius Church with council representatives, veterans and local cadet organisations.

🕊️ June 6, 9:15pm - Beacon lighting at Coventry Road Recreation Ground by Lutterworth Town Council. Enjoy food, drinks, and music from Lutterworth Town Band from 8-10pm. 🎶🍔

🕊️ June 6, 9:15pm - Lubenham Parish Council will light a beacon at Lubenham Village Green, preceded by a D-Day photographic display and commemorative reading.

🕊️ June 8-9 - 1940s Weekend at Harborough Indoor Market with music, stalls, fancy dress, and memorabilia.

31/05/2024

🎉 New business arrives in Market Harborough!
🌟With their beautiful first showroom on St Mary's Road, Kendrick Interiors offer expertise in home interior design & installation with the Neptune brand.
🎉 Call in to see Joanna & Richard on their opening day tomorrow/Saturday 1 June
🌟Let's give them a warm welcome to our town community!

30/05/2024

🎉 Calling all trail hunters! Free half-term activity for younger children & families
🍬📍Pick up your free passport trail from Randalls UK on Adam & Eve Street.
🗓️🔍They’re ready to collect now & it runs until Carnival day.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Bring the kids into town, look out for the participating shops as you stroll around.
🏷️📖Collect your stickers & add them to your passport.
🎠🎪Then head over to enjoy the fun of the carnival on the recreation ground on Saturday, 8 June.
🎁👧🧒 *Free kids’ goody bags for the first 100 trail hunters!

25/05/2024

🎉 Starting Today! 🎉

You can now collect your passport from Randalls on Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough. 🏬📍

This gives you 2 weeks to fill up your passport by visiting all the fantastic retailers in Harbs Collective . 🛍️✨

Pick up your passport, collect & add your stickers and head to the carnival on 8th June. 🎠🎈

Children with the first 100 completed passports will receive a goody bag. 🎁👧🧒

Don't miss out! 🌟 Get your step count up and take your passport to👇

The Attic Dress Agency
Randalls Uk
Hanworths
Dot & Dab
The Paint Pottle
The Village
Church Street Antiques
Aldwinckles
Barker Fleming
Christians
Daisy & Fox
Laura Lane Studios
In Heaven & At Home
Number 34 Boutique
Ada Gallery
Anand Shoes
Top Wok
Leicestershire Craft Centre
Kennys,
H Monk & Sons
In Heaven at Home
Aldwinckles Coffee Shop

24/05/2024

🎉 Calling all trail hunters! Free half-term activity for younger children & families 🎉

🎈We’re counting down & getting excited for the Market Harborough Carnival on Saturday, 8 June!

✨ Your local independent shops and businesses Harbs Collective have been busy.

🍬📍Pick up your free passport trail from Randalls Sweets on Adam & Eve Street.

🗓️🔍They’re ready to collect from Saturday, 25 May & it runs for 2 weeks.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Bring the kids into town, look out for the participating shops as you stroll around.

🏷️📖Collect your stickers & add them to your passport.

🎠🎪Then head over to enjoy the fun of the carnival on the recreation ground on Saturday, 8 June.

🎁👧🧒 *Free kids’ goody bags for the first 100 trail hunters!

22/05/2024

🚶‍♂️🗺️ New tourist info boards are up at five key spots in Market Harborough. 📍 Featuring our Cultural Quarter, shopping areas, Naseby Heritage Trail, footpaths and green spaces. 🌳🛍️

📲Each board has a QR code linking to the Visit Harborough site for local events and info.
✨ Another QR code offers an interactive walking trail to explore the town's history. 🏛️🏙️

👓🤩 The high contrast maps are particularly accessible for visually impaired visitors.

Come and explore! 🌍🛤️

Find out more about the district here 👇
www.visitharborough.com

20/05/2024

This is going to be an amazing event 🙌

13/05/2024

Join our next members meeting on Wednesday 29th May!

We will be upstairs at The Waterfront
👇
https://waterfrontharborough.co.uk/
Union Wharf, Market Harborough LE16 7UW

Please arrive at 6:00 for networking. The meeting will commence at 06:30.

Drinks will be available to purchase.

Please kindly RSVP to [email protected]. Guests are welcome on two occasions.

10/05/2024

An excellent weekend activity!

08/05/2024

🚀 Harborough District Council is developing its new Economic Development Strategy!

🌟 The Emerging Economic Development Strategy encompasses everything shaping the district's development:

🏙️ Place making, town centres, and tourism
📈 Business, Skills & Enterprise
🌾 Rural, Transport & Infrastructure

You are invited to:

📖 Read the Emerging Economic Development Strategy
💬 Comment on the Emerging Economic Development Strategy
🗓️ Attend one of the Face2Face workshops to discuss the Emerging Economic Development Strategy

Find out more ℹ️ 👇
https://www.harborough.gov.uk/eds24

Your views about the district's future are extremely important so please get involved!

07/05/2024

This is a great event in the District!

07/05/2024

We are excited about this 😄

We have an amazing selection of free things for your children to do at the Carnival this year including face painting, musical theatre workshops and craft activities!

Keep an eye on this page over the next few weeks for full details 👀

07/05/2024

These workshops look fantastic. Book ahead.

01/05/2024

📰 Check out the revamped visitor newsletter for the district of Harborough!

🎉 May's edition is now available
https://my.newzapp.co.uk/t/share/2681719/83b6e6a5-36c7-4d94-ad31-1955f7357149

Enjoy reading it 📖 and don't forget to share 🔄 to promote everything that's special about the district.

🏞Whether you're a resident or a tourist, sign up today for future newsletters! 👇
https://visitharborough.com/contact/

Email us about your event and we can add it to our events calendar and promote it for free: [email protected]

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26/04/2024

The amazing replica Roman helmet created for Harborough Museum

26/04/2024

Wine tasting Duncan Murray Wines

Join us @ Duncan Murray Wines, 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough between 4pm and 8pm and enjoy an end-of-the-week glass.

26/04/2024

24/04/2024

Final shout out - we still have a few places available for our Children's Craft morning - this Saturday 27th April...

🎨 Let your child's creativity bloom with spring crafts including sunflower pots and cards. 🌻

From 10-11.30am.
Only £5 per child, payable on the day.

Book a place via messenger.
Ages 5-11. Don't miss out!

Parents are welcome to stay, or wait in the Cafe downstairs where you’ll be able to enjoy a snack and a hot drink ☕️