Market Harborough, with its boutique shopping and foodie haunts, was voted the best place to live in Leicestershire and Rutland in the 2022 Muddy Stilettos awards! Take a look at their top picks that helped the town to win this cherished award. Harborough Indoor Market has an 800 year history and champions everything local, look out for speciality antiques and retro collectables. Click here to start planning your free time in this charming market town.

This afternoon, shop, eat and explore at Rushden Lakes - a modern, outdoor shopping destination that's surrounded by nature. You'll find over 50 retail brands including Barbour, Boots, Clarks, Hobbycraft, L'Occitane, Next and Regatta. When you're ready for a coffee or a bite to eat, whether it's to takeaway or to dine with lake views, you'll find a great choice of restaurants and cafés including Bills, Pizza Express, Patisserie Valerie and many more. If you have time and fancy some fresh air there's a lovely choice of mapped walks around the Nature Reserve and lakes. Visit the Rushden Lakes website for a full list of shops, eateries and walking routes.

We're due to arrive in Market Harborough at 11:30 and depart at 13:45 for Rushden Lakes. We'll arrive here at 14:30 and head home at 16:45.