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
See all in /explore →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
01664 813200 P ies are also available to purchase directly from the bakery in Asfordby Hill, near Melton Mowbray. Group experiences take place at Asfordby Hill.
FreeBurrough 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
Winner 2025Hidden Food Tours
Award-winning walking food tours through Melton Mowbray, Lincoln and Nottingham, blending local history with delicious tastings.
Winner 2025HistoryFare
Award-winning guided tours of Melton Mowbray's military and cultural history, led by a knowledgeable local historian.
Winner 2025Melton 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 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!
Winner 2025The Grange Garden Centre & The Mountain Restaurant
01664 812012 Email: shop@thegrangegc.co.uk https://thegrangegc.co.uk/garden-centre/ We have all your garden favourites in our plant area, ranging from locally sourced bedding, homegrown perennials, roses, a vast selection of trees, aquatics, garden furniture, shrubs, fruit trees
