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Looking for another fantastic, budget-friendly day out? 🏛️Lutterworth and District Museum is opening its doors for free ...
12/09/2026

Looking for another fantastic, budget-friendly day out? 🏛️

Lutterworth and District Museum is opening its doors for free during the Heritage Open Days! 💸✨ Explore extraordinary local stories without spending a penny.

✈️ See the Whittle W2/700 jet engine and a Merlin Engine from a 1940 Hurricane.

🕰️ Discover the craftsmanship of the Corrall family, famous 18th and 19th-century Lutterworth clockmakers.

🚂 Marvel at the working N gauge model of the 1899 Lutterworth Railway Station.

Bring the family and step back in time! ⏳

Plan your free visit here: https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

And we are off! 🎉🚀Heritage Open Days 2026 has officially started across the Harborough district! From today until Sunday...
11/09/2026

And we are off! 🎉🚀

Heritage Open Days 2026 has officially started across the Harborough district! From today until Sunday 20 September, doors are opening across our towns and villages to celebrate local history, culture and community. 🏛️✨

Here is what you can dive straight into this opening weekend:

🌊 The Symington Building (Market Harborough): Explore the 'Making Waves and Corset Creations' exhibition and drop in to design your own vintage swimwear. 🩱

🏡 Cotesbach Estate: Uncover 'Everyday Histories' with guided estate tours, traditional makers displays and family archive advice. 📜

🏛️ The Wycliffe Rooms (Lutterworth): Head over for Family Fun Days and take a look inside the historic lodge room. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

⚓ Foxton Canal: Discover historic waterways with guided walks around the Incline Plane. 🚤

Every event is free to attend. Grab your family and friends, get exploring, and discover the stories right on our doorstep! 🌳🎒

View the full programme and plan your weekend: https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

11/09/2026

Making waves in Market Harborough tomorrow! 🌊✨

Did you know that alongside world famous corsets, Market Harborough's Symington & Co. were global trailblazers in swimwear design too?
Opening tomorrow for Heritage Open Days, head down to The Symington Building to discover "Making Waves: Symington's Swimwear Design Legacy".

Here is what you can look forward to:
* Explore rare swimwear from the archive and discover how local design shaped 20th century beachwear fashion
* See iconic Liberty bodices and retro fashion prints up close
* Get hands on with fun family activities, including colouring and paper origami crafts

The exhibition runs from tomorrow through to Saturday 19th September, and like all Heritage Open Days events, it is completely free to visit. A big thank you to for bringing this to life!

We cannot wait to see you there! Plan your visit via the link in our bio. 🏛️

11/09/2026

Did you know Market Harborough was once the corset capital of the country? 🪡✨

​From classic Victorian designs to mid-century vintage fashion, the famous Symington collection holds a fascinating piece of our town's social and industrial history.

​For Heritage Open Days, you can get a closer look behind the scenes, explore original garments and retro adverts, and even have a go at your own corset origami craft! It is a brilliant, creative activity for all ages to get involved with.

​Best of all, like everything during Heritage Open Days, it is completely free to attend.

​Tap the link in our bio to find times, locations, and see everything happening across Harborough District this week. 🏛️
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Looking for weekend plans? 👀📅Heritage Open Days kick off this weekend across the Harborough district! Whether you are a ...
10/09/2026

Looking for weekend plans? 👀📅

Heritage Open Days kick off this weekend across the Harborough district! Whether you are a local history buff or just looking for a fun day out with the family, we have a fantastic lineup of events waiting for you:

🌊 Dive into the 'Making Waves and Corset Creations' exhibition at The Symington Building and design your own vintage swimsuit.
🏛️ Uncover local history with Family Fun Days at the Wycliffe Rooms in Lutterworth.
⚓ Enjoy the fresh air and learn about our historic waterways with tours of the Foxton Incline Plane.

Make a weekend of it and discover the amazing stories right on our doorstep! 🌳✨

Find all the details, booking information and our full event schedule here: https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

10/09/2026

Harborough District Heritage Open Days starts this weekend, and we could not be more excited. 🏛️✨

​It is the perfect excuse to get out, explore our beautiful corner of Leicestershire, and step inside some incredible historic places that usually keep their doors closed. Best of all? Every single venue and event is completely free to visit.

​Whether you fancy wandering through historic churches, discovering hidden local landmarks, or simply enjoying a lovely day out with the family, there is plenty to see right on our doorstep.
​Head to the link in our bio to browse the full programme and plan your weekend route.

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Looking to uncover local village history? 🏡Join the Cotesbach Educational Trust for 'Everyday Histories' on Friday 11th ...
10/09/2026

Looking to uncover local village history? 🏡

Join the Cotesbach Educational Trust for 'Everyday Histories' on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September. Step into the stories of Cotesbach and discover how this village reflects centuries of change!

🚶‍♀️ Take a free guided tour of the Cotesbach Estate at 11am or 1:30pm. The tour starts at The Glasshouse and visits the Stable Yard, Cotesbach Hall gardens and the Schoolhouse.

🛠️ Explore the interactive 'Butcher, Baker, Blacksmith and Makers' display. This reveals the enduring local skills that have connected the community for generations.

📜 Visit the old Schoolhouse to explore your own family history. Experienced archive volunteers will be on hand to help you discover your roots.

Tours are free but must be booked in advance. All other activities are open to everyone from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Secure your spot and plan your visit: https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

🌳 Ready for some local lore and nature? 🧙‍♀️ Join the 'Walking With Witches' event in Horninghold or explore the guided ...
09/09/2026

🌳 Ready for some local lore and nature? 🧙‍♀️ Join the 'Walking With Witches' event in Horninghold or explore the guided Market Harborough Tree Trail on 20 September. 🌿

🦇 Uncover the fascinating and spooky history of our local villages.

🍂 Take a peaceful guided walk and learn all about our magnificent trees.

Wrap up the Heritage Open Days festival by connecting with the great outdoors! ☀️
Discover more: https://visitharborough.com/events/2026/09

09/09/2026

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Oh…yes! It is a plane! And it has a VERY IMPORTANT message to share…

Come and join in at the Symington building for corset crafts and origami, and a swimsuit exhibition this Saturday 10am-4pm!

No need to book, just drop in whenever you fancy, it’s going to be so whimsical✨✨✨

09/09/2026

we are officially in our historical fashion era ✨

​stop scrolling and come see what we have been hiding in the Symington Building archives. Harborough District Council and Harborough Museum are teaming up for Heritage Open Days to give you the ultimate behind the scenes tour.
​expect Victorian corsets, immaculate archive aesthetics, and zero gatekeeping. plus, it is literally free. 💅

​link in bio to secure your spot. 👇
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Market Harborough
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