Market Harborough Station offers a fast and efficient service to London St Pancras making the picturesque town of Market Harborough a great destination for a day trip or short break away. One of the trains is non-stop while there are also semi-fast services via Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford and Luton Airport Parkway. There is also a Nottingham service, which calls at Leicester and either Loughborough or East Midlands Parkway. The weekend service includes trains to York and during the summer months, Scarborough. Food lovers beware, as there are many wonderful places to eat near Market Harborough Station. Chose from a wide variety of cuisines including British, Italian and European. There are many award winning venues and even specialist seafood restaurants! There really is something for everyone!
Mentioned in the Domesday book Market Harborough has many landmarks of historical significance. Not far from the centre of town is The Old Grammar School founded in 1607 and built in 1614. Built on stilts this building is full of charm and curiosity. The Harborough Museum is a great place to learn more about this historic market town especially its industrial history and trade with Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Take your time strolling through the streets of this fascinating town and enjoy a meal at one of the fantastic restaurants nearby Market Harborough Station. Here you can kick back, relax and enjoy a tasty meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Using the online booking facility with Go dine makes the experience even easier and can also earn you free meals. All you have to do is scroll upward to view the restaurants on offer. Peruse their menus, photos and read diner reviews before making your choice.
No visit to Market Harborough would be complete without a visit to Rockingham Castle, built under the orders of William the Conqueror. The gardens offer stunning views across the Welland Valley and five counties, while the interior will take you back through 950 plus years of history. Dining in one of the superb restaurants near Market Harborough Station will give you the opportunity to relax and reflect on your days adventures, as well as to plan your next outing in this lovely little town!