Market Harborough Auctions

Market Harborough Auctions Ltd was a livestock market serving the rural community around Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The historic business operated from the Cattle Market on Foxton Road, near Lubenham, after relocating from its central town site in 1996. Its regular Wednesday morning sales brought livestock vendors and buyers together, supported by market reports and practical guidance on sale entries and documentation.

After 34 years at the Foxton Road site, the company announced that the market would not reopen, citing falling local sheep numbers and continuing pressures on the livestock sector. The decision followed careful consideration of the market’s long-term sustainability. The business expressed gratitude to the buyers, vendors and staff who had supported its operations over the years.

Although the livestock market has closed, the associated land agency business continues to operate and offer advice on land and planning matters through its Leicester office. Market Harborough Auctions is part of the long-standing local agricultural trading history of Market Harborough and reflects the challenges facing small livestock markets.