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Melton Mowbray
Market town

Melton Mowbray

12 things to do 2 places to stay
About Melton Mowbray

Known worldwide for Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese, and across Britain as the nation’s Rural Capital of Food, there’s so much more to this quintessential English town and its impressive surroundings.

It is an oasis in the glorious rolling Leicestershire countryside, with 70 beautiful villages dotted around the borough. Melton is centrally located and exceptionally well connected.

Days out in Melton Mowbray

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Belvoir Castle
Melton Mowbray·Days Out

Belvoir Castle

This magnificent Regency castle is the ultimate family day out — state rooms, stunning gardens, the Engine Yard retail village and seasonal events all in one stunning destination.

Brockleby's Pies
Melton Mowbray·Days Out

Brockleby's Pies

P ies are also available to purchase directly from the bakery in Asfordby Hill, near Melton Mowbray. Group experiences take place at Asfordby Hill.

Burrough Hill Country Park
Free
Melton Mowbray·Nature

Burrough Hill Country Park

Somerby Road, Burrough on the Hill, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QZ https://leicscountryparks.org.uk/parks/burrough-hill-country-park/ Burrough Hill Country Park is one of the most striking and historic features in the landscape of eastern Leicestershire. The well preserved Iron Age h

Hidden Food Tours
Winner 2025
Melton Mowbray·Award winner

Hidden Food Tours

Award-winning walking food tours through Melton Mowbray, Lincoln and Nottingham, blending local history with delicious tastings.

HistoryFare
Winner 2025
Melton Mowbray·Award winner

HistoryFare

Award-winning guided tours of Melton Mowbray's military and cultural history, led by a knowledgeable local historian.

Melton Carnegie Museum
Winner 2025
Melton Mowbray·Food & Drink

Melton Carnegie Museum

Melton Carnegie Museum traces the social and economic history of Melton and includes exhibitions on the town's world-renowned Stilton cheese and pork pie industries and the history of fox hunting.

Melton Carniege Museum
Best Day Out In Leicestershire NomineeFree
Melton Mowbray·Awards nominee

Melton Carniege Museum

A free local museum tracing Melton Mowbray's famous food heritage, fox hunting history and changing community stories.

Melton Sports Village
Melton Mowbray·Days Out

Melton Sports Village

Burton Road, Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1DR Tel: 01664 481188 https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/melton-sports-village/ The perfect place to keep your family active. Children of all ages will love to explore the soft play and use up some of that excess energy!

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