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Dunmore Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
LE16 8AZ Harborough District
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of LE16 8AZ:
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle, LE168TH
Winners of the Leicester & Leicestershire 'Best Attraction Award' 2003. For centuries Rockingham Castle has entertained royalty and private guests within its ancient walls.
Wistow Maize Maze
Kibworth Road, LE8 0QF
Hours of fun for all the family. Follow the fun quiz trail and collect clues hidden in a giant maze whilst you wander through 8 acres of living maize crop.
Stanford Hall
7.5m North of Rugby, Swinford, LE176DH
Stanford Hall, built in the 1690s for Sir Roger Cave, is still home to his descendants and is one of the most exquisite examples of the architecture of the period. In the 1690s, Sir Roger Cave commissioned the Smiths of Warwick to pull down the old Manor House and build the present Hall, which is a fine example of their work and of the William and Mary period.
Lord of the Rings Trail
Brixworth, NN69DG
Only one password can unlock the hidden prize but which one is it? Have an epic adventure through the mini woodland and across wide meadows completing tasks and collecting the clues to discover the answer. All ages welcome but children mst be accompanied by an adult.
Lyddington Bede House
Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, Rutland, LE159LZ
Lyddington Bede House was originally one wing of a medieval rural palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. Although it is not known when it was first built, the land was certainly owned by the church in the time of William the Conqueror.
Leicestershire and Rutland Record Office
Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, Leics, LE182AH
The Record Office is the centre for research into the history of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Records of all kinds, including manuscripts (the archives of local government, institutions and families), maps and photographs are preserved and made available for research by the public.
Plant Fair bank holiday event
Holdenby House, Holdenby, NN68DJ
Plant Fair with guest speaker on Sunday, lots of stalls with varying plants, and demonstrations.Built by Sir Christopher Hatton to entertain Elizabeth I, Holdenby House became the Palace of James I and the prison of his son, Charles I.
Northampton and Lamport Railway
Pitsford Road, NN68BA
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network.A number of special events take place throughout the year, including three visits from Thomas the Tank Engine, and the popular Santa Specials in December.
Althorp House
Althorp, NN74HQ
Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997.
Newarke Houses
The Newarke, Leicester, LE27BY
Newarke Houses museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House. Newarke Houses has attractive and serene gardens full of historical curiosities.
Jewry Wall Museum
St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leics, LE14LB
Leicester's Museum of Archaeology is placed in the wonderful setting of the remains of the Roman town's public baths. The Jewry Wall is one of Leicester's most famous landmarks.
Lyveden New Bield
Lyveden New Beild, PE85AT
As a surviving Elizabethan garden lodge, still within its mostly undisturbed Elizabethan setting, Lyveden is unique. Together with the original garden layout, Lyveden provides a fascinating glimpse into the design and styles resulting from prosperous Elizabethan times.
Childrens Art in the Park
Abington Park, Abington, NN15LW
An exhibition of work by local children is displayed in the Park's Museum.Open: 17 July - 22 AugustTuesday - Sunday, 1pm - 5pm.
National Space Centre
Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE45NS
The National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery.
Abbey Pumping Station
Corporation Road, Abbey Lane, LE45PX
Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to space exploration of today.
Oakham Castle
Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE156HW
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. It was built by Walkelin de Ferrers, a Norman baron, in about 1180-90.
Belgrave Hall and Gardens
Church Road, Thurcaston Rd, Belgrave, Leicester, LE45PE
Today, Belgrave Hall and Gardens provide an oasis of peace and quiet in a busy suburb of Leicester. Edmund Cradock, a 'nouveau riche' hosiery merchant, built the Hall between 1709 and 1713 and died soon after its completion.
Indian Shoes
Northampton, NN11DP
An exhibition of a range of styles of Indian shoes, including Chappel, Jutti and Paduka.Open:Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm.
Webb Ellis Rugby Museum
5 Saint Matthews Street, Rugby, CV213BY
William Gilbert (1799-1877) who was one of the boot and shoe makers to Rugby School, had a small shop in the high street but when William died, his nephew James succeeded him. James Gilbert (1831-1906) was much loved by the past and present Rugbians of his time.
Snibston Discovery Park
County Hall, Coalville, LE38TB
Snibston Discovery Park takes its name from one of the three coal mines sunk in the 1820s and 1830s that helped create the town of Coalville in north-west Leicestershire. Here you can discover science and industry, fashion and textiles and the environment with popular 'hands-on' exhibits interpreting real objects that tell the story of the working lives of Leicestershire people.
Butterfly Centre
Whitwell Road, Empingham, Oakham, LE158PX
The Butterfly Farm is nowclosed to the public.For all school bookings please phone for details.
Prebendal Manor House
Prebendal Manor House, Nassington, PE86QG
Prebendal Manor House, one of the most historic properties in Northamptonshire. The Grade I listed Prebendal Manor House is the earliest surviving dwelling in Northamptonshire.
Stamford Museum and Nature Centre
Broad Street, Stamford, PE91PJ
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Bring friends and enjoy a picnic on the Meadow, walk over 80 acres of nature trails, drop in to the Heckscher Farm and say hello to the animals, and don't miss the latest exhibition in the Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries.
Harrold-Odell Country Park
Odell Road, Harrold, Bedford, MK437DH
Harrold-Odell Country Park - Amusement Park in Bedford, . Contact venue on telephone number 01234720016 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Canal Museum
Stoke Bruerne, NN127SE
Housed in a restored cornmill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal, the museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways. This fascinating and colourful insight into a transport system, fundamental to the industrial revolution in Britain is complemented by the 'living canal' outside with its flight of locks, boats and Blisworth Tunnel.
Burghley House
Stamford, PE93JY
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors.
Bosworth Battlefield
Ambion Hill, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leics, CV130AD
In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed - Richard's last stand in the Wars of the Roses - gave England a new king and saw the end of the Medieval period.
Great Central Railway
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE111RW
Re-creating the experience of famous expresses of the steam age. Great Central Railway is one of the few places in the world where scheduled full size steam trains pass in motion on double track.
Clara Dryden Trophy Art Exhibition
Near Daventry, NN113SD
Local art groups compete to produce artworks to the theme of Canons Ashby House and its grounds. Work will be for sale.
