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Places to see in ( Market Harborough - UK )

Places to see in ( Market Harborough - UK )

Market Harborough is a market town within the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Market Harborough is the administrative headquarters of Harborough District Council. Market Harborough sits on the Northamptonshire-Leicestershire border. Market Harborough was formerly at a crossroads for both road and rail; however the A6 now bypasses the town to the east and the A14 which carries east-west traffic is 6 miles (9.7 km) to the south. The town is served by East Midlands Trains with direct services to Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby and St Pancras International. Rail services to Rugby and Peterborough ended in 1966.

Market Harborough is located in an area which was formerly a part of the Rockingham Forest, a royal hunting forest used by the medieval monarchs starting with William I. Rockingham Road takes its name from the forest. The forest's original boundaries stretched from Market Harborough through to Stamford and included the settlements at Corby, Kettering, Desborough, Rothwell, Thrapston and Oundle.

The centre of the town is dominated by the steeple of St. Dionysius Parish Church which rises directly from the street, as there is no church yard. It was constructed in grey stone in 1300 with the church itself a later building of about 1470. Next to the church stands the Old Grammar School, a small timber building dating from 1614. The ground floor is open, creating a covered market area and there is a single room on the first floor. It has become a symbol of the town. The nearby square is largely pedestrianised and surrounded by buildings of varying styles. The upper end of the High Street is wide and contains mostly unspoiled Georgian buildings.

Market Harborough has two villages within its confines: Great Bowden lies over a hill about a mile from the town centre; Little Bowden is less than half a mile from the town centre. The three centres have largely coalesced through ribbon development and infill, although Great Bowden continues to retain a strong village identity.

Market Harborough is in a rural part of south Leicestershire, on the River Welland and close to the Northamptonshire border. The town is about 15 miles (24.1 km) south of Leicester via the A6, 17 miles (27.4 km) north of Northampton via the A508 and 10 miles (16.1 km) north west of Kettering. The town is near the A14 road running from the M1/M6 motorway Catthorpe Interchange to Felixstowe. The M1 is about 11 miles (17.7 km) west via the A4304 road.

Three miles north west of the town is Foxton Locks – ten canal locks consisting of two staircases each of five locks, on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal. It is named after the nearby village of Foxton where there is one of a very few remaining road swing bridges over the canal.

Market Harborough station is on the Midland Main Line and operated by East Midlands Trains. London St Pancras International is 70 minutes south. Northbound trains operate to Leicester (15 minutes), Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds and York. Leicester connections east and west. From November 2007 St Pancras has Eurostar services to the continent.

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Stoke Bruerne Canal Village - a great day out.

If your looking for a great day out, then Stoke Bruerne has all you need. Nestled in Northamptons beautiful countryside, Stoke Bruerne offers activities and entertainment for all ages, whether its soaking up the local history or sinking a pint as you watch the world go by.
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Baubles + Bratwurst + Birmingham (Birmingham Christmas German Market 2017)

Each winter Birmingham city centre comes alive with the arrival of the German Market, a clear sign Christmas is just around the corner. With great food, warming drinks, traditional gifts and live music provided by Peter Wohlfeil, the Frankfurt Christmas Market attracts visitors from across the UK.

Timelapse Thames: Folly Bridge, Oxford

Only two seconds of timelapse film as we leave our mooring and approach Folly Bridge in Oxford on the River Thames

hatton park Wellingborough Northamptonshire

hatton park could be closer to your doorstep than you think if you live in Wellingborough Northamptonshire. We can help you find the right place for yourself and your family. Simply visit our website and we will do all we can to help find you your dream home.

The Willy Watt Marina and the Woodford Mill,Ringstead,East Northamptonshire

This film was recorded in september 2012 and shows some of the recent enhancements and further developments that have taken place at the Willy Watt Marina and Woodford Mill.It features an appearance from the previous owner/keeper James William Hawes as well as some information on the tea room another recent development.Blackthorn lake has also been modernised to a trendy marina with further moorings in addition to the berths already in place at the willy watt marina.There are full facilities for boaters as well as camping facilities at the blackthorn lake marina.All in all this is a place worth visiting,be it by road or by water.

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