Market Harborough is an attractive market town on the River Welland with several historic buildings including the Old Grammar School.
Displays cover the history of Market Harborough and its surroundings. Exhibits include the Hallaton Treasure,
a hoard of coins and other items found in 2000. Exhibitions programme. Admission free.
Open TWThF 1000-1800, Sat 1000-1600.
www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk
An elegant 18th century Palladian style country house surrounded by historic gardens. See fine rooms on the
ground floor and bedrooms plus Victorian life 'below stairs' in the servants' quarters. The Gardens include herbaceous borders,
a rose garden and a walled garden. Lakeside and woodland walks. Tearoom. Events programme.
Open Easter-Sep, TWThSu 1000-1600.
www.kelmarsh.com
Bus X7 from The Square and Market Hall (both ½ mile from station)
to Kelmarsh crossroads, 10 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
Buses also operate from Northampton.
Developed from a Tudor manor house the Hall has a classical frontage by John Webb. It contains collections
of furniture, books, china and paintings. The Gardens include herbaceous borders, shrubbery walks, a walled garden
and a remarkable rockery. Café. Events programme.
Open Apr-Sep, WTh Garden 1000-1600, House 1030 tour then 1200-1500.
www.lamporthall.co.uk
Bus X7 from The Square and Market Hall (both ½ mile from station)
to Lamport, 17 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
Buses also operate from Northampton.
