Market Harborough
Market Harborough is known by Civil War historians as the site of the Battle of Naseby, and has a history that spans about 800 years. Modern day Market Harborough retains a number of wonderful buildings and is both a popular residential town and visitor destination.
Visit Market Harborough by catching an Arriva bus on route X3.
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Watch colourful narrowboats ascending the 'staircase' of ten locks, as their crews turn paddles and heave gates open to move their boats up the hill. Take a boat trip on the canal, find out about Foxton's fascinating history and discover the wildlife of the side-ponds.
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See the Hallaton Treasure - one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain - in the new Treasure Gallery, and read the story of the dog that was sacrificed and buried to guard the Hallaton Treasure two thousand years ago.
A great idea for a day out, entry to this destination is free!
Places nearby
Get the most out of your multi-journey saver tickets by visiting the following towns in the area: