Joanna’s guidebook
Food scene
New owners December 2023
It is a village pub which is very family and dog friendly set in a beautiful old building.
Chef starting first week of January.
The Bull's Head
New owners December 2023
It is a village pub which is very family and dog friendly set in a beautiful old building.
Chef starting first week of January.
A slightly more upmarket style of pub eatery, good restaurant style menu and a lovely garden to enjoy just a drink.
7 locals recommend
The George at Great Oxendon
Harborough RoadA slightly more upmarket style of pub eatery, good restaurant style menu and a lovely garden to enjoy just a drink.
Lovely old building with excellent views from the garden, good food and family friendly with outdoor fenced play area. A good place to head on foot with a direct route on footpaths from home, taking just a couple of hours one way.
6 locals recommend
The Tollemache Arms
49 High StLovely old building with excellent views from the garden, good food and family friendly with outdoor fenced play area. A good place to head on foot with a direct route on footpaths from home, taking just a couple of hours one way.
Award winning farm shop with cafe serving lovely food and open during day. Home grown produce, locally produced meat, gift shop and plants.
The top most frequently visited places in Market Harborough, and only just at bottom of our hill and therefore within easy walking distance!
Dog friendly for meals within their Kitchen Marquee, pre booking recommended.
21 locals recommend
Farndon Fields Farm Shop
Farndon RoadAward winning farm shop with cafe serving lovely food and open during day. Home grown produce, locally produced meat, gift shop and plants.
The top most frequently visited places in Market Harborough, and only just at bottom of our hill and therefore within easy walking distance!
Dog friendly for meals within their Kitchen Marquee, pre booking recommended.
Situated in a very interesting canal basin and within, and surrounded by, old warehouse buildings from times gone by. Beautiful outlook with outside seating, just on the northern edge of the town. Also has a Gin bar.
8 locals recommend
The Waterfront
Union WharfSituated in a very interesting canal basin and within, and surrounded by, old warehouse buildings from times gone by. Beautiful outlook with outside seating, just on the northern edge of the town. Also has a Gin bar.
My favourite place to eat for special occasions, but can be tricky make a reservation due to its popularity. Set menu 2 or 3 course, reasonably priced for the type of food. Good for lunch time too and right in centre of town. Maybe not suitable for young children.
11 locals recommend
Ascough's Bistro
24-26 St Mary's RdMy favourite place to eat for special occasions, but can be tricky make a reservation due to its popularity. Set menu 2 or 3 course, reasonably priced for the type of food. Good for lunch time too and right in centre of town. Maybe not suitable for young children.
Quaint old building set in the high street serving mainly fish but other options available. Good food and atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Rocksalt Bistro
35 High StQuaint old building set in the high street serving mainly fish but other options available. Good food and atmosphere.
Wine bar serving delicious platers, right in town and close to taxi rank for a short lift back to the farm.
Cellar 44
44 St Mary's RdWine bar serving delicious platers, right in town and close to taxi rank for a short lift back to the farm.
Long established with traditional décor and the one we would choose when looking for a good curry.
Shagorika Indian Restaurant
16 St Mary's RdLong established with traditional décor and the one we would choose when looking for a good curry.
Open all day and right in town, good Italian food at a reasonable price.
Takeaways too!
Casa Nostra Restaurant
13/15 Adam and Eve StreetOpen all day and right in town, good Italian food at a reasonable price.
Takeaways too!
Lovely old building and good internal decor, dog friendly too!
Offer afternoon teas a few days of the week.
6 locals recommend
The Swan Braybrooke Market Harborough
18 Griffin RdLovely old building and good internal decor, dog friendly too!
Offer afternoon teas a few days of the week.
Good ales and extensive wine list.
Helpfully serves food on Monday evenings.
Dog friendly at outside tables.
The Red Lion
Good ales and extensive wine list.
Helpfully serves food on Monday evenings.
Dog friendly at outside tables.
Theatre
Beautiful situations with views and gardens and a renovated amazing victorian conservatory where you can enjoy a lunch or high tea. Features an outdoor theatre within the woods during summer months.
24 locals recommend
Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre
Lutterworth RoadBeautiful situations with views and gardens and a renovated amazing victorian conservatory where you can enjoy a lunch or high tea. Features an outdoor theatre within the woods during summer months.
Water sites
Easy to walk or cycle around, large open grass areas and lots of bird life.
17 locals recommend
Pitsford Reservoir
Easy to walk or cycle around, large open grass areas and lots of bird life.
One of the largest reservoir in Europe and a lovely drive into the county of Rutland with great villages and pubs. The nearby town of Oakham is worth a visit too.
146 locals recommend
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneOne of the largest reservoir in Europe and a lovely drive into the county of Rutland with great villages and pubs. The nearby town of Oakham is worth a visit too.
Famous for its long staircase of locks and one of the most popular and well visited places in the area. Museum, small shop and pub by canal side. Possible to take a boat trip along the canal too.
62 locals recommend
Foxton Locks
Gumley RoadFamous for its long staircase of locks and one of the most popular and well visited places in the area. Museum, small shop and pub by canal side. Possible to take a boat trip along the canal too.
Sightseeing
Kelmarsh Estate owns many farms and property in the surrounding area and the Hall has beautiful gardens open to the public and also holds occasional events.
21 locals recommend
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Main RoadKelmarsh Estate owns many farms and property in the surrounding area and the Hall has beautiful gardens open to the public and also holds occasional events.
Family owned and open at restricted times for escorted tours around hall, holds events such as antique fairs in stable block.
13 locals recommend
Lamport Hall
Family owned and open at restricted times for escorted tours around hall, holds events such as antique fairs in stable block.
Beautiful area of countryside and a most enjoyable short drive. The Hall and Gardens are both worth a visit. Lovely tea and cake available in the courtyard. Family live within the Hall which is quite evident during tour.
Also great for walking with host of public rights of way on estate.
8 locals recommend
Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens
Beautiful area of countryside and a most enjoyable short drive. The Hall and Gardens are both worth a visit. Lovely tea and cake available in the courtyard. Family live within the Hall which is quite evident during tour.
Also great for walking with host of public rights of way on estate.
The Castle dates back to Norman times and therefore has a long and fascinating history.
59 locals recommend
Rockingham Castle
The Castle dates back to Norman times and therefore has a long and fascinating history.
Althorp House is the Spencer family's ancestral home, where Princess Diana was brought up as a child, and buried on the lake's island.
Althorp
Althorp House is the Spencer family's ancestral home, where Princess Diana was brought up as a child, and buried on the lake's island.
Naseby battle was extremely local to us, our house sits on part of that history as the route that the Royalist took in retreat. There are various references to the battle such as the 'lookouts' with visual information, seen at the flag poles, the Prince Rupert one is visible from our house.
Cromwell Memorial, Battle of Naseby
Naseby battle was extremely local to us, our house sits on part of that history as the route that the Royalist took in retreat. There are various references to the battle such as the 'lookouts' with visual information, seen at the flag poles, the Prince Rupert one is visible from our house.
Located on north side of the city of Leicester a great place to visit, very educational but fun with interactive activities.
Open 7 days a week and set in doors.
97 locals recommend
National Space Centre
Exploration DriveLocated on north side of the city of Leicester a great place to visit, very educational but fun with interactive activities.
Open 7 days a week and set in doors.
Learn more about how the king was under a Leicester city car park.
Open 7 days a week.
91 locals recommend
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St MartinsLearn more about how the king was under a Leicester city car park.
Open 7 days a week.
Activity
4X4, quad biking and clay shooting activities just a few miles away.
7 locals recommend
Avalanche Adventure
Welford Road4X4, quad biking and clay shooting activities just a few miles away.
Mini Meadows Farm
Children's animal farm with cafe and play area.
Warner's Gin tour giving incite in how the gin is distilled, all in a beautiful village surrounding.
6 locals recommend
Warner's Distillery Ltd
34 High StWarner's Gin tour giving incite in how the gin is distilled, all in a beautiful village surrounding.
National cycle route that follows a disused railway, only 1 mile from the farm. Lovely for walking too.
Brampton Valley Way
Brampton Valley WayNational cycle route that follows a disused railway, only 1 mile from the farm. Lovely for walking too.
Takeaway food
Our closest take away serving large and delicious portions with easy parking right outside.
Harborough Fish Bar
53 Western AvenueOur closest take away serving large and delicious portions with easy parking right outside.
Rainbow Chinese Takeaway
9 Charnwood RdGood food and easy parking.
Istanbul Kitchen
19 Abbey StreetGood Turkish food and easy parking
Casa Nostra Restaurant
13/15 Adam and Eve StreetLovely Italian food and will deliver.
Pet supplies
Amazing choice in all pet products in this agricultural feed and product store on edge of Market Harborough. Includes a large equestrian section, plus country clothing and footwear.
Large car park right outside.
Open 7 days a week.
Dogs welcome with dog treats given at checkout.
Welland Valley Feeds Ltd
Rockingham RoadAmazing choice in all pet products in this agricultural feed and product store on edge of Market Harborough. Includes a large equestrian section, plus country clothing and footwear.
Large car park right outside.
Open 7 days a week.
Dogs welcome with dog treats given at checkout.