Things to ... amazing facts Things you... • Thomas Cook, the founder must do challenge the kids of the package holiday, was a resident. • The Jet engine was perfected at Visit Foxton Locks and Bring your bike if Lutterworth by Sir . admire the view from you enjoy great country Get lost in the Saddle up at Manor • The Inclined Plane Boat Lift at the impressive staircase lanes and great village Wistow Maze and Farm Riding School Foxton Locks is a scheduled of locks along the pubs, set in our find the clues set out at Saddington. ancient monument. Opened in Grand Union Canal. magnificent rolling in the miles of paths 1900, it was used to widen the Play crazy golf and countryside. The less in this spectacular canal, speed up traffic and save Shop until you drop in tennis at Welland energetic should try maize maze water. The Lift is a unique piece the designer boutiques Park in Market in the jigsaw of boat lift history. the Brampton Valley (seasonal). and specialist shops in Harborough. Way, an off road path • The largest haul of mint Roman Market Harborough. Have a go at and Celtic coins was found on from Market Harborough Take the plunge at Take a walk More details can be paintball in a hillside near Market Harborough. to Northampton. the Leisure Centres found at www.market- Husbands Bosworth. along the canal in Lutterworth and harborough.co.uk Enjoy the wildlife history & heritage Old Grammar School, Market Harborough Market Harborough. towpath from at Saddington and • The Grammar School in Market Visit the beautiful Eyebrook Reservoirs. Union Wharf Harborough was built on columns Market Harborough is one of the country’s finest rural Stanford Hall to see in 1614 to provide education for market towns and is excellent for shopping, with its where Walkers will enjoy our local children, as well as shelter interesting specialist shops and designer boutiques. tried out an early flying beautiful villages on for market traders in bad weather. Spend some time wandering around the shops and enjoy the atmosphere of this handsome market town, machine. one of the numerous • The medieval St Dionysius church surrounded by pretty hamlets and farming villages. Village Trails - take a next door is unusual for having Hop on the open Places to ... break at one of our no graveyard. Lutterworth is a small market town to the west of top bus and enjoy visit nearby Market Harborough, famous as the place where Sir scrumptious tea rooms. • John Wycliffe, believed to be the the sights with live Frank Whittle perfected the jet engine. first translator of the Bible, was commentary on Visit one of our many Visit the impressive Enjoy the beautiful rector at St Mary’s church in Both Market Harborough and Lutterworth lie in beautiful rolling countryside, close to the meandering The Harborough horse riding schools Rockingham Castle, gardens at Lutterworth from 1374-84. Grand Union Canal. Hire a narrowboat for a day and Rockingham Tour and take advantage of a family home for Kelmarsh Hall. • The Lutterworth Museum houses navigate your way through nearby Foxton Locks, or (seasonal). our wonderful network more than 450 years. View the outstanding displays on Sir Frank Whittle and head out to Hallaton, Medbourne and The Langtons, of bridleways. Climb the tower to and for country walks and fine Hire a narrowboat furniture, books John Wycliffe. enjoy the spectacular village pubs. and enjoy the At the end of the day and paintings at • The Harborough Museum tells view of five counties. Visit Rockingham Castle near Market Harborough countryside at your be entertained at one Lamport Hall. Speciality Food Shops... the story of the town and displays on the famous liberty bodice to admire the stunning views, or lose yourself in the leisure; visit our superb of our unique venues - Discover Newnham Have the drive not to be missed created at the former Symington Wistow Maze near Great Glen.

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Roberto’s Deli for the selection of fresh All information in this guide was compiled in good faith and was believed Market Harborough Market finest Italian foods. produce. to be correct at time of print. Every effort has been made to avoid errors and Enjoy spectacular omissions. Shire Promotions cannot accept any responsibility for any Get lost at inaccuracies or subsequent changes made by the establishments featured. views from Weltons Deli at Great Emmerson and Wests You are advised to telephone before you visit. Wistow Maze Bowden for a great for a delicious choice Photography: with thanks to Andy Ward of Creative Link Solutions, Rockingham Castle range of tasty treats. of food for a picnic. Wistow Maze www.wistow.com, Leicestershire County Council, Roger Rixon and all establishments that provided us with images to use. More details can be found at www.market-harborough.co.uk

VISITOR ATTRACTION Rockingham Castle Wistow Maze About this Essential Guide QUALITY ASSURANCE Rockingham village Situated five miles south of Leicester, This leaflet is produced as a handy reference guide to highlight the many attractions and things to see and on the A6003 opposite Wistow Rural Centre, signed in Leicestershire & Rutland from A6 at Great Glen & Kibworth, and do when you are in the Market Harborough and Market Harborough A5199 at Kilby. Lutterworth area, and the surrounding Leicestershire t: 01536 770 240 When looking for places to visit, you need an accreditation t: 07884 403 889 countryside. www.rockinghamcastle.com system you can trust. Wherever you see the quality www.wistow.com There is further information on many of Market marque, you will know that those attractions have been Winner of ‘Best Visitor Attraction 2004/05’ Harborough and Lutterworth’s attractions, places to eat Built by William the Conqueror, Rockingham is the best-preserved example of a Norman Hours of fun for all the family. Unravel the mystery and things to do, plus a comprehensive events listing assessed by VisitBritain. Look for the VAQAS marque and Castle in Britain. A royal fortress for 450 years it has been a much-loved family home visit with confidence! since 1544. Beautifully furnished rooms tell the story of its long history. Surrounded by 18 with hidden clues set out in miles of paths through on www.goleicestershire.com. This also includes acres of widely varying gardens, the Castle commands spectacular views of five counties. over eight acres of tall maize crop. High level information on the rest of Leicestershire and Rutland. bridges and towers gives 3D panoramic views of Rutland Ashby de la Zouch Castle • Barnsdale Gardens Open: Easter (16 April) - end of May: Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. June-Sept: Or call 0906 294 1113 (calls charged at 25p per minute). Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. Open 12 noon - 5pm. Grounds open at 12 maze and surrounding countryside. New design for Bosworth Battlefield • Charnwood Museum Open: 10am to 6pm from More information is also available at the Harborough noon, Castle opens at 1pm. Admission: House & Garden: Adults £7.50, Sen Cit. £6.50, 2006 by world famous maze expert, Adrian Fisher. 15 July to September. District Council service shops in Market Harborough National Space Centre • Rockingham Castle Child; (5-16) £4.50, Family; (2+2) £19.50. Disabled Visitors: Partial access (ground floor Also mini-mazes, challenging puzzles, football goal Twinlakes Park • Twycross Zoo only), toilet, parking, guide dogs welcome. For further information on opening, prices and Admission: £4.50 adult, shooting test and much more. and Lutterworth, t: 01858 82 82 82. special events please visit www.rockinghamcastle.com or call 01536 770 240. £3.50 child, £14 (family of four). Light refreshments, free parking. Accommodation Stanford Hall Union Wharf Narrowboats There is a great choice of places to stay in Market Harborough and Lutterworth, from country house

Lutterworth LE17 6DH. Canal Basin, Leicester Road, hotels to family run B&Bs. Market Harborough & Lutterworth Signposted from A5199, A426, Market Harborough A14. 2 miles from M6/M1/A14. For help and advice on booking accommodation Leicestershire Essential Guides LE16 7BJ call Council service shops in t: 01788 860 250 (B6047 north of High Street) Market Harborough and Lutterworth, t: 01858 82 82 82 1 Leicester City f: 01788 860 870 t: 01858 432 123 to request a copy of the GoLeicestershire Visitor 2 Ashby de la Zouch & The National Forest e: [email protected] Guide or click on www.goleicestershire.com. www.stanfordhall.co.uk 3 & Charnwood Beautiful 1690s house on the banks of the River Avon containing antique furniture, fine More information on this area and the rest 4 & the Vale of Belvoir pictures and family costumes. The grounds include a Walled Rose Garden, Nature Trail, Hire a self steer narrowboat for the day. Cruise to Foxton Locks for lunch, of Leicestershire can be found on a replica 1898 Flying Machine and a tea room. Events most Sundays from early May. 5 Market Harborough & Lutterworth departing from prestigious newly developed Harborough Basin. Boat seats www. .com Open: 16 April - 24 September 2006 Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 1.30-5pm. 12 comfortably and has galley/toilet. goleicestershire Grounds open 12 noon on Suns and Bank Hol Mons and earlier on Event Days. House 6 & Open: March - November. Prices: from £90. Alternatively call open any day or evening (except Saturdays) for pre-booked groups. Rail: Market Harborough 1 mile. Bus: Frequent. 7 Admission: House and Grounds - Adults £5 Child (5-15yrs) £2, Groups and Schools 0906 294 1113 8 & (20+) - Adult £4.75 Child (5 -15yrs) £1.80 Grounds Only- Adult £3 Child (5-15yrs) £1. (calls charged at 25p per minute).

The Frank Haynes Medbourne Produced for Gallery & Pottery feedback Harborough Museum Escape . . . 50 Station Road, Leicester Shire Promotions is Great Bowden, committed to improving the for a short break in Leicestershire and Rutland Market Harborough quality of your visit to Adam & Eve Street, See the great range of ideas for a LE16 7HN Leicestershire and Rutland. Market Harborough Your feedback will help us to by In partnership with fun few days to escape from it all. t: 01858 464 862 LE16 7AG continue to improve services for t: 01858 821 085 visitors to the local area so if you Thousands of ideas from horse riding, www.leics.gov.uk/museums e: [email protected] have a comment about any aspect meandering walks and steam train rides, www.frankhaynesgallery.co.uk Leicester Shire Promotions is funded by of your stay please let us know Charming market town museum housing the Symington collection of food and corsetry to Welcome to exotic animals, The National Forest and by emailing (the home of the famous liberty bodice). Find out about the fascinating history of this the National Space Centre, all in the most Two galleries with paintings from the beautiful town dating back to the 12th Century. Displays include a reconstructed fabulous English countryside. region, ceramics made on site and by [email protected] shoemakers workshop and a unique collection of 17th Century street toys. potters from the Midlands and and tell us about your Temporary exhibitions change seasonally, including many aspects of the region’s history. elsewhere. Display changes regularly. Full details on experience. Or visit Access to our collections and information resources is also available including a huge variety Open: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm. of local photographs. www.goleicestershire.com Admission: Free. Bus: Frequent. www.goleicestershire.com Open: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Also open May and August Bank Holidays. 3 1 Rail: Market Harborough /4 mile. and fill in an online questionnaire. Admission: Free. Rail: Market Harborough /2 mile. Bus: Regular. Or call 0906 294 1113 (25p per minute) for a FREE guide. © Leicester Shire Promotions 2006 Situated in the centre of the town, access is from behind the Council offices. 7-9 Every Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester LE1 6AG www.goleicestershire.com Enjoy Market Harborough & Lutterworth • For more information visit www.goleicestershire.com Great Outdoors 34 36 Market 12 Brampton Valley 15 Ullesthorpe Garden Key & Aquatics Centre Harborough Market Harborough Motorway & junction Lutterworth Road, Ullesthorpe 01604 883 920 33 Main roads 01455 202 144 38 Covatis A 14 mile linear park ideal for walkers, Secondary roads Award-winning garden centre in 15 acres of 37 35 Union Wharf, Market Harborough cyclists and horse-riders. Minor roads (selected) countryside, stocking a wide range of plants. 01858 468 100 Railway & passenger 13 32 station Modern waterside restaurant serving East Carlton Country Park 16 Welland Park Preserved railway tasty and contemporary Italian food. East Carlton & passenger station Welland Park Road, Market Harborough Area Map Light interior with bustling, vibrant 01536 770 977 01858 410 421 Canal atmosphere. 100 acres of parkland with a nature trail, Situated just a few minutes walk along the River, lake or reservoir craft workshops and a café. The old coach riverside from the town centre, this parkland Built-up area house and stables have been converted offers a range of recreational activities. Shearsby Bath, Shearsby into a Heritage Centre. Park & woods 39 Han Boundary of St Mary’s Road, Places to Visit 17 Wistow Rural Centre The National Forest 12 Market Harborough County boundary Surrounding Villages 14 Wistow, Opposite Wistow Maze 01858 462 288 Newnham Paddox 0116 259 2009 48 Art Park Stylish Chinese restaurant on first Kibworth Beauchamp Includes the Ken Bailey Garden Centre, 8 17 floor. Delicious food and a varied , tea rooms, a selection of small craft and 1 49 Firenze Wistow Maze menu. Big round tables make it good 45 Joiners Arms 01788 833 513 gift shops and a model village. 30 Church Walk, Bruntingthorpe 9 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp An enchanting 30-acre open sculpture park. 49 Firenze, Kibworth Beauchamp for groups. 50 0116 247 8258 Excellent award-winning, nationally- Great Days Out renowned Italian restaurant with 28 53 Places to Eat & Drink 40 Roberto’s Delightful pub with attractive imaginative cuisine in a very welcoming Lutterworth St Mary’s Road, contemporary interior and oak beams. 1 Wistow Maze 2 The Harborough Shopping 52 47 Mainly a food pub, it has an excellent friendly atmosphere. Rockingham Tour Heritage 3 24 29 Market Harborough Signposted from the A6 13 41 Cheikos 01858 469169 menu and good wine list. Medbourne at Great Glen 0906 294 1113 (calls charged at 25p per min) 26 12 & Leisure 22 Kelmarsh Hall 45 12 Church Street, Lutterworth 07884 403 889 2 38 A new and popular Italian restaurant 50 Horse and Trumpet Summer only. 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Cafémaize crop. Gift Shop for the whole family. Market Street, Lutterworth Winner 2005 Welland Afternoon Tea 19 Harborough Theatre Lamport, South of Market Harborough 14 51 31 Traditional coaching inn with restaurant of the Year. Set inside a converted barn North Kilworth Adam and Eve Street, 01604 686 272 serving a variety of dishes. Also bar this family friendly tea room serves Kilworth House Hotel Market Harborough Contains a wealth of outstanding furniture, 9 menu. Seating outside in the summer. home-cooked food and cakes. 51 01858 410 957 books and paintings. 44 Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth Throughout the year, the theatre stages 11 Foxton 01858 880 058 Explore six plays performed by the Market 24 Rockingham Castle 25 22 Vineyards Enjoy modern contemporary British food Harborough Drama Society. in the fabulous surroundings of this Rockingham, near Market Harborough 46 47 Foxton Lock Inn Brampton 01536 770 240 23 & Brasserie stunning historic house. 20 Harborough Leisure Centre 43 Welland Valley Vineyard An enchanting Royal Castle and family Foxton Locks Shearsby Valley Northampton Road, home for over 450 years. Housing a Marston Trussel, Market Harborough 01858 434 591 0116 279 1515 Family Friendly Market Harborough collection of paintings, furniture, china, arms To Union Wharf & Leicester 52 Shearsby Bath Two-acre vineyard planted with a wide Extensively refurbished waterside inn 01858 410 115 and armour, from nearly every century. Bruntingthorpe Road, Shearsby 10 range of vines. Wine made on site. offering quality fresh locally sourced Larger sports centre with swimming pool Splendid garden with superb views over 38 0116 247 8202 Visitors welcome by appointment. food, real ales and wines. Museums & Galleries and gym, plus other facilities. five counties. www.rockinghamcastle.com An idyllic countryside setting for casual Hallaton and formal dining. Traditional afternoon 3 Foxton Locks 44 Chevelswarde Organic tea during spring / summer. 6 Harborough Museum Growers & Foxton Canal Museum 21 Lutterworth Sports Centre 25 Stanford Hall 48 The Bewicke Arms Adam & Eve Street, Chevel House, The Belt, Thorpe Langton Foxton Locks, Foxton Stanford, Lutterworth & Bewicke Tea Rooms Market Harborough Road, Lutterworth 0116 279 2657 01788 860 250 Eastgate, Hallaton 53 The Bakers Arms 01858 821 085 01455 200 800 01858 575 309 Museum tells the story of Britain’s Learn about the history of the Sports centre and swimming pool with Beautiful 1690s house on the banks of the 01858 555 217 Main Street, Thorpe Langton canals, with memorabilia and One-acre vineyard growing organic town, with its displays on the former a wide range of facilities. River Avon. Events most Sundays. Stylish rural pub with good restaurant. 01858 545 201 wines. Farm Shop. Tours available with working models. Symington Corset Factory, a unique Lovely tea rooms next door with Excellent gastro pub serving fine food and prior arrangement including wine tasting. set of 17th Century local toys and The Baker Arms, Thorpe Langton outside seating. wine in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Provision for blind or partially sighted people 4 The Frank Haynes a reconstruction of a local 6 39 Gallery & Pottery shoemaker’s workshop. 19 50 Station Road, Great Bowden, Outdoor Activities 2 18 4 April - 3 July 15 July 01858 464 862 26 Bruntingthorpe Proving 29 Rockingham Motor 40 Clocks, Harborough Museum Jurassic Market Harborough, Original paintings and pottery in a Ground Racing Circuit 01858 821 085 Market Harborough country setting. All works for sale. 7 Lutterworth Museum Bruntingthorpe, near Lutterworth , near Market Harborough 01858 465 171 7 April - 31 August Wycliffe House One Stop Shop, 0116 247 8030 01536 500 500 To Harborough Boxers, 9 July Road, Lutterworth Home to a large number of historic aircraft An all-seater sports racing stadium offering Harborough Museum Alfresco Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet, 01455 555 585 and Big Thunder which holds activity days. national and international motor racing. 5 Hallaton Museum 01858 821 085 Rockingham Castle Museum of local history with 27 Chaos Paintball 01536 770 240 Hog Lane, Hallaton constantly changing displays. 30 Sutton Circuit 16 15 April To Lutterworth To

Induction Loop 01858 555 416 Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth Sutton-in-the-Elms Dingley Races 5-12 August Award-winning museum with 0800 169 4629 01455 287 078 0116 262 2000 Lutterworth Feast Week exhibitions relating to the history Your visit to Chaos Paintball will be a day Outdoor karting circuit catering for all. 01455 550 225 of the village. to remember. 20 16 - 17 April 31 The Soaring Centre Easter Sunday & Monday, 11 - 13 August 28 Manor Farm Riding School Rockingham Castle Steam, Country & Dog Show in the Park, Husbands Bosworth, near Lutterworth Waterways 01536 770 240 Rockingham Castle Main Street, Saddington 01858 880 521

0116 240 3780 must see 01536 770 240 Eyebrook Reservoir 10 Union Wharf Fly with a qualified instructor or embark Map Market Harborough Town 17 April 8 All standards of riding catered for. 12 Narrowboats on a course to fly solo. Hallaton Bottle Kicking 12 August Caldecott, To Northampton A508 near Market Harborough Canal Basin, Leicester Road 01858 821 270 Lutterworth Carnival 01536 770 264 Market Harborough Other places to 01455 550 225 01858 432 123 To Leicester To Gilmorton 22 - 23 April Mature 400-acre reservoir in Scarecrows at Rockingham Castle 12 August Hire a 12 seater, self-steer visit in Leicestershire Accessible for someone with limited mobility an idyllic location on the borders 01536 770 240 Jurassic Lutterworth, Lutterworth narrowboat for the day and cruise of Rutland, Leicestershire and 35 National Space Centre 01455 550 225 . to Foxton Locks. 32 Battlefield Line Railway 25 - 29 April Shackerstone Exploration Drive, Leicester The Day After The Fair, 27 - 28 August 9 Kilworth Marina 01827 880 754 0870 607 7223 Harborough Theatre Vikings! Of Middle , North Kilworth, 11 Welford Wharf Take a nine mile trip on a steam train Discover real rockets, satellites and 7 01858 410 957 Rockingham Castle near Lutterworth through the beautiful countryside. more on a spectacular voyage of 01536 770 240 Welford 7 May 01858 880 484 Fascinating museum with railway discovery. New Human Spaceflight

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Accessible for wheelchair user travelling with assistance Jousting at Rockingham Castle Alfresco Oscar Wilde, Award-winning attraction, a mix of to adventure indoor play, falconry and 18 01536 770 240 Rockingham Castle outdoor and indoor experiences to keep a farm, there’s lots to keep the kids you engaged for hours. 01536 770 240 occupied for hours. 4 June To Coventry To Market Harborough Carnival 21 - 22 October 01858 465 171 Food and Craft Show, 41 Rockingham Castle 37 Twycross Zoo 13 - 17 June 34 Great Central Railway 01536 770 240 Twycross on A444, Burton- Road Allo Allo, Harborough Theatre A6 south of Loughborough Map Lutterworth Town 01509 230 726 01827 880 250 01858 410 957 20 - 24 November See lions, giraffes, camels, elephants, Christmas at Rockingham Castle Enjoy steam and heritage rides between 14 June 01536 770 240 Loughborough and Leicester. See a flamingos and the famous primate collection. Dingley Races Visit the new Rainforest Tropical House. working signal box and historic 0116 262 2000 November/December locomotive collection. Special events. See the sea lions and penguins at feeding time. Plus visit pets corner. Market Harborough & Lutterworth 17 - 18 June Christmas Shopping Events GTI International 01858 82 82 82 Accessible for wheelchair user travelling independently To Rugby, M1 J20 M1 J20 Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome Enjoy Market Harborough & Lutterworth • For more information visit www.goleicestershire.com