Where is Market Harborough?
Market Harborough is less than 20 miles southeast of Leicester along the A6. Situated close to both the Northamptonshire and Warwickshire borders, residents of the town also enjoy easy access to the nearby towns of Corby, Rugby and Kettering.
Market Harborough is also within an hour’s drive of cities like Coventry and Peterborough.
Transport in Market Harborough
Market Harborough has its own train station, located along the Midland Main Line. Regular services run between Market Harborough and destinations like Kettering, Leicester, London St Pancras, and Nottingham.
Market Harborough also offers an extensive inner town bus service, with several services passing through the train station.
Shopping in Market Harborough
The town of Market Harborough is famous for the indoor market, which has been in operation since the 13th century. Across its range of stalls, you can shop locally made baked goods, clothes, jewellery, flowers, and collectibles.
You can also find independent coffee shops, bakeries and butchers in the town centre, as well as a number of supermarkets. In terms of high street retailers, it’s worth visiting St Mary's Place – an open-air shopping centre where you’ll find names like Holland & Barrett, Card Factory and Ryman Stationery.
Things to do in Market Harborough
The Harborough Museum is a highlight of Market Harborough’s cultural scene, with the museum situated near the town’s public library.
There’s also the Harborough Theatre, which you’ll find on Adam and Eve Street. The theatre puts on a nice mix of established productions and more experimental pieces.
You’ll also find a number of walking routes in and around the town, including Welland Park, the historical Union Wharf and the Grade II listed site, Foxton Locks, complete with a country park at the top.
The best places to buy new homes in Market Harborough
There are plenty of areas to live around Market Harborough, whether you’re looking for a charming countryside cottage or a terraced home close to the town centre. Here are a few of the best places to buy new homes in or near Market Harborough.
Little Bowden
Located in the centre of Market Harborough, Little Bowden is particularly popular amongst families, thanks to its excellent schools and its wide range of green spaces, including play parks and sports fields.
Just a 10-minute walk from Market Harborough’s historic indoor market, residents of Little Bowden also benefit from easy access to the Springfield retail park and St Mary's Place shopping centre.
Oadby
Just 30 minutes from Market Harborough, Oadby is a sought-after suburb of Leicester.
Oadby is home to the famous Leicester Racecourse and also offers a nice selection of schools for families considering the area.
Our development in Oadby offers convenient access to the A6 and is just a short drive from Leicester city centre.
Desborough
Desborough is a small town, 15 minutes’ drive from Market Harborough and within easy reach of the market town of Kettering.
Desborough sits near the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and offers a lovely rural setting for anyone looking to escape the more hectic pace of urban life.
Explore our new development in Desborough.
Considering living in Market Harborough?
If Market Harborough is starting to sound like an attractive place to live, it’s worth reaching out to our team and booking an appointment to view one of our new homes in or near Market Harborough today.
