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Market Harborough and District Guided Walks

Discover more about this lovely area.

The towns, villages and countryside of South Leicestershire may not be a natural tourist destination, but you'll be amazed how much it has to offer for day trips and weekend stays. 

Market Harborough

A lovely market town with an intriguing past. The guided walks shine a light on its important place in our nation's history, not to mention the buildings and people who made it the town it is today.

The Harborough District encompasses many beautiful villages. The guided village walks bring to life their fascinating back stories and intriguing past.

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Your Guides 

James Carpenter is a trained Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides. He has lived in the area for many years and has a wealth of local knowledge to make your walk a thoroughly delightful experience.

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George Keeping is an outdoor writer and footpaths consultant who has written and contributed to guidebooks across the Midlands. With a background in archaeology and conservation, George is as fascinated with what goes on beneath the soil as he is with the wider landscapes of Harborough District above.

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What's On in 2025

Sorry Haunted Harborough ghost walks sold out.

Next Guided Walk of 2025:

The Story of Christmas:

Tuesday December 9th 6.30pm

Wednesday December 10th 6.30pm

Come and join this Victorian gentleman on a fascinating guided walk about the traditions of Christmas that are so much part of our modern day celebrations.  Includes refreshments at Duncan Murray Wines.

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Booking A Private Walk, Coach Tour or Talk?

If you would like to make an enquiry for a group, family party or just yourself, please click the WHATS ON tab on the main menu bar and complete the enquiry form. 

Your Guides:

Entertaining, reliable and professional, your guide's knowledge makes every guided walk an enjoyable experience.

James Carpenter:

James is a trained Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a member of the Institute of Tourist Guides. The Blue Badge is the UK's highest guiding qualification.

George Keeping:

George is an outdoor writer and footpaths consultant who has written and contributed to guidebooks across the Midlands.

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