Museums · East Midlands
Harborough District
In or near Great Bowden.
Harborough District — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Harborough District is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Harborough Museum showcases the history of Market Harborough, featuring the Iron-Age Hallaton Treasure and the Symington fashion collection. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight local stories and industries, all housed in the historic Symington Building.
Place summary
Harborough District is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the area, presenting a range of exhibits and collections that reflect the district's past. The museum serves as a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of four former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new council was named Harborough, after its largest town of Market Harborough.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4785, -0.9206
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Harborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE16 7LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Phone
- +44 116 305 3627
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Harborough District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harborough District?
- Harborough District is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 7LT), in the parish of Harborough, unparished area.
- What is Harborough District?
- Harborough District — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harborough District?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 7LT.
- Is Harborough District free to visit?
- Yes, Harborough District is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harborough District?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 7LT.