Cultural Quarter welcomes visitors to Market Harborough

Now there is a freshly branded planter, updated distinctive signage at St Dionysius Church, and a newly adorned banner celebrating the Cultural Quarter on the Symington Building.

There is also eye-catching signage on buildings and shop windows and more waste bins have been installed.

These improvements raise the identity and visibility of the Cultural Quarter at the heart of town and bring together an iconic cluster of buildings: The Old Grammar School, St Dionysius Church, The Symington Building including, Harborough Library and Museum and Harborough Theatre.

A programme of cultural events offers exciting activities and entertainment against the backdrop of the new quarter, bringing the historic architecture to life.

Harborough District Council’s Economic Development Team is working together with local cultural sector businesses and groups including Creative Harborough to develop and promote what’s on. 

Cllr Jo Asher, Cabinet lead for Culture, Leisure, Economy and Tourism, said: “It’s excellent news that the council has used some of its funding allocation to develop the Cultural Quarter. This exciting project contributes to the regeneration and growth ambitions for Harborough district. It will revitalise and reconnect people to the great venues and local events on offer.”  

To find out more information about the Cultural Quarter visit: https://visitharborough.com/see-do/capture-the-culture/

This project has received £16,209 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.  

For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus