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Visiting Harborough

Harborough is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Harborough?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Harborough then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Harborough!

FAQs About Harborough

How Do I Get To Harborough?

To get to Harborough from Leicester:

  • Take the A6 southbound for about 12 miles.
  • Continue into Harborough on the A6.

To get to Harborough from Northampton:

  • Take the A508 northbound for about 11 miles.
  • At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A14.
  • Continue on the A14 for about 6.5 miles.
  • Take the A6 exit towards Kettering/Market Harborough.
  • Continue onto the A6 for about 7 miles into Harborough.

To get to Harborough from London:

  • Take the M1 northbound for about 83 miles.
  • At junction 19, take the A14 exit towards Kettering/Corby/Huntingdon.
  • Continue on the A14 for about 13.5 miles.
  • Take the A6 exit towards Kettering/Market Harborough.
  • Continue onto the A6 for about 7 miles into Harborough.

If you're coming from nearby Lutterworth, simply take the A4304 eastbound for about 7 miles into Harborough.

If you prefer to take the train, Harborough is served by East Midlands Railway from London St Pancras International, Leicester, and Nottingham. From Leicester, you can also take CrossCountry trains. The train station is about a 15-minute walk from the town center.

If you're driving to Harborough, there are several car parks in the town center, including The Commons, Welland Park, and Symington Building.

What's The Nearest Airport To Harborough?

The closest airport to Harborough is East Midlands Airport, which is approximately 30 miles away. The suggested route from the airport is to take the M1 southbound towards Northampton and exit at junction 19 onto the A14 towards Kettering. Then take the A6 towards Market Harborough.

Where Is Harborough?