Free · family-friendly · self-guided
Market Harborough Public Art Trail
Discover creativity, culture and community around every corner.
About the trail
Let art lead the way
The Market Harborough Art Trail is a free, family-friendly walking route that celebrates our town’s art, heritage and outdoor spaces. Whether you’re local to Harborough, visiting with children, or simply love walking and exploring, the trail offers a wonderful way to experience public art in this south Leicestershire town.
Enjoy a self-guided journey through murals, sculptures and installations that tell the stories of our community. Each stop reveals something new about Market Harborough’s creativity, from local artists to community collaborations.
We’re proud to launch this growing project with the support of Harborough District Council, the Clean Up, Colour Up team, and many local community groups and funders.
As new artworks appear around town, we’ll keep adding them to the trail - so check back often to discover the latest installations and events.
The Art Trail also links with Harborough Artists Cluster Art Windows and the Harbs Collective indie shop network, featuring pop-up seasonal trails, educational activities, and creative events for all ages.
So whether you’re looking for a fun family day out, a local walking route, or an educational way to explore Market Harborough, let the trail guide you through parks, streets and hidden corners where art brings our town to life.
Start anywhere, walk at your own pace, and let art lead the way.
Ten stops
Start anywhere
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Stop 1: Abbey Street utility cabinet
Artwork by Amber
This piece of public art is part of the Clean Up, Colour Up community improvement project.
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Stop 2: Walcot Road utility cabinet
Artwork by Corey and Isobelle
This is one of three bold colourful artworks from Welland Park Academy chosen to be transferred to the utility cabinets.
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Stop 3: Farndon Road utility cabinet
Artwork by Emily and Janey
The artworks demonstrate a strong connection to our town, and inject joyful bursts of colour to the town.
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Stop 4: Freeman Hardy & Willis building sign
Town centre
Freeman Hardy & Willis Boots and shoes building sign
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Stop 5: Monk’s Stores building sign
Northampton Road
Vintage sign for H Monk & Sons
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Stop 6: Three Swans iron sign
High Street
See the unique design of the Three Swans sign
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Stop 7: St Dionysius Church
Church Square
At the heart of Market Harborough stands St Dionysius (locally known as St Di’s), a living layered work of art shaped by history, craftsmanship, and community.
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Stop 8: The Old Grammar School
Town centre
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Stop 9: Harborough Theatre
Church Square
Discover the modern art sculpture of Harlequin by local artist Ralph Thurston above the display window.
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Stop 10: Frank the Plank sculpture
Union Wharf
‘Frank the Plank’, an art installation and sundial designed and made by the Old Union Canals Society.
Do you own a wall or door that would benefit from a little glow-up that we can add to our town trail? Get in touch: claire@thepaintpottle.co.uk