Melton Mowbray

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County - Leicestershire | Map
Tel code: 01664 | code search
Postcode: LE13 | code search
Population: 26000
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Food Legends:
Pork Pies
Red Leicester
Melton Hunt Cake
Folk Customs:
Hallaton Hare Pie Scramble and Bottle-Kicking
Plough Monday and Plough Plays

Melton Mowbray Events

May
Melton Show

June
Melton Mowbray Country Fair
Stapleford Steam
Stapleford Steam

July
Old Dalby Open Gardens Day

August
Stapleford Miniature Railway
Stapleford Steam

September
Hickling Scarecrow Weekend
Leicestershire Food Fortnight

October
East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
Leicestershire Food Fortnight

December
Winter Wonderland
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China Rose
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Twinlakes Family Theme Park
"I took my son here for his birthday party last week, we had a brilliant day out. There were 10 8-9 year old boys, some toddlers and the parents. We ..." More

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"It costs £5+ a day to park In Melton! - Mrs Player (Dear Mrs Player, it costs £5 an hour in this part of London-Editor) ..." More

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Renowned worldwide for its production of pork pies and Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray lies at the centre of Melton Borough in attractive and unspoilt countryside. The town is a typical bustling mid-England market town that still retains a busy street market (Tues & Sat) and one of the last surviving Cattle Markets in the Country (Tues). It has a strong local history linked to its local food delicacies and the ancient sport of fox-hunting. Although located in a rural setting on the banks of the River Wreake, the town is encircled by the cities of Nottingham and Leicester, and the towns of Loughborough, Oakham and Grantham (all within 30 minutes drive time). The town enjoys easy access both by road and rail, and is close to East Midlands International Airport.
The town offers excellent leisure and shopping facilities, including a traditional style cinema, modern leisure centre (with swimming pools, gym and squash courts), tennis centre and parkland areas. An attractive Country Park, prolific in wildlife, lies to the North of the town.
Local landmarks within the town include the cathedral-sized church of St Mary's which dominates the skyline, a row of 17th century almshouses and the medieval chantry priest house (which was included in the estates of Anne of Cleeves by Henry VII).
Melton Mowbray annually plays host to the largest free show in England, the "Melton Show". This event attracts visitors from far and wide, and takes place on the last Bank Holiday in May.
The Borough has much to offer visitors, with its peaceful, rolling countryside - ideal for walking and cycling its waterways - especially the re-developed Grantham Canal and its many and varied attractions including Belvoir Castle, Wymondham Windmill and Twinlakes Leisure Park.
This area of Leicestershire possesses a wealth of natural beauty and is unspoilt by commercialism. So, whether you are planning a day visit or a short break away from the hustle and bustle of well-known tourist centres, this area boasts something for everyone. Population 26,000

Attraction

Burrough Hill Country Park
Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Country Park and Visitor Centre
Stapleford Miniature Railway
Twinlakes Family Theme Park
Wymondham Windmill & Craft Centre

Care Home

Claremont Care Home
Mar Lodge

Classes

Yoga - Colette Stein

Club

Tubes Night Spot

Council

Melton Borough Council

Dentist

Middleton & Kacmarczyk
White House Dental

Doctor

Dr J W Fenby-Taylor
Dr R J Thew & Partners
Long Clawson Medical Practice

Estate Agent

Anthony Hancock Estate Agents
Bentons
Commercial Property Rent from Pytliks
Connell Shakespear

Humberts
Pell & Co
Shouler & Son

Farmers Market

Melton Mowbray Farmers Market

Golf Club

Melton Mowbray Golf Club
Stapleford Park Golf Club

Inn

Harboro Hotel
The Crown
The Red House

Market

Melton Mowbray Farmers Market
Melton Mowbray Market

Pub and Bar

Anne of Cleves House
Berkeley Arms
Crown
Crown And Plough
Golden Fleece
Noel Arms
Rose and Crown
Royal Horse Shoes
White Lion

Restaurant

Anne of Cleves House
Apurba
China Rose
Half Moon Inn
Mamma Mias
Royal Horse Shoes

School

Brownlow Primary School

Solicitor

David M Irving
Latham & Co
Peter W Marsh & Co

Taxi

A 2 B Taxis
A B M Cabs
Deans Taxis
Handy Cars
Mowbray Taxis
Rencar Taxis

Theatre

Melton Theatre

Vet

Bray House Veterinary Practice

Sports Clubs

Egerton Park CC (Cricket)
Melton (Men's Hockey)

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Melton (Women's Hockey)

Shops

The Melton Bookshop
The Word
Amaranth Floral Designs
Boots
Rymans
Grange Garden Centre
The Grange Garden Centre and Restaurant
Dog Nests
Mar Pets
Milers Nurseries Ltd
Nice Nosh
Dorothy Perkins
Bowley's
Radleigh Footwear Ltd
Ash
The Fairtrading Post
Christopher Wren Gallery
Craftplay Factory Shop
Thorntons

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Dickinson & Morris
Chiropractic Clinic
Brockleby Farm Shop
March House Farm
Far Fetched
Lloyds Pharmacy
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Clarks
Cobwebs Art
Pets At Home
Bright Ideas

Antiques

Berlea Antiques
Treedale Furniture
Lavender Cottage Antiques

Activities

Melton Divers(Water Sports)

Places to Stay near Melton Mowbray

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Harboro Hotel (0.10 miles)

Harboro Hotel

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A fixture in historic Melton Mowbray for over 200 years, the Harboro Hotel is now in private ownership and offers comfortable accommodation in 26 well-equipped en suite rooms. All of the hotel’s ... More

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Quorn Lodge Hotel (0.32 miles)

Quorn Lodge Hotel

A warm welcome awaits you when you visit this old hunting lodge. We have good business facilities for guests. The hotel is situated on the edge of a bustling market town renowned for its Pork ... More | visit website

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Sysonby Knoll Hotel (0.81 miles)

Sysonby Knoll Hotel

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WINNER - "Best Value Accommodation", Heart of England 2002. WINNER - "Best Visitor Accommodation", Leicestershire 2003 Sysonby Knoll is the largest and longest established family owned and run hotel in ... More

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Grange Country House (1.76 miles)

Grange Country House

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A lovely country house in the heart of the Midlands on the edge of Melton Mowbray known as 'The Queen of the Shires'. Famed for its Stilton cheese and pork pies. ... More

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Scalford Hall (2.56 miles)

Scalford Hall

At the heart of Leicestershire’s picturesque countryside, Scalford Hall Hotel, offers 88 en-suite bedrooms, restaurant, lounge and leisure facilities, is set amongst twelve acres of carefully landscaped gardens. This coupled with the fact that ... More | visit website

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Dairy Farm (3.18 miles)

Dairy Farm

Dairy Farm Bed & Breakfast is located in the pretty village of Great Dalby, East Leicestershire. Great Dalby is just 3 miles from Melton Mowbray. Rutland Water is 8 miles away. Leicester and Nottingham are ... More | visit website

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Stapleford Park (3.84 miles)

Stapleford Park
Set in 500 acres of parkland, Stapleford is the ultimate retreat, with the style and service of a bygone Edwardian era. Stapleford boasts 55 unique, individually designed bedroom suites, refelecting the style of their creators ... More | visit website
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The Red House (5.30 miles)

The Red House

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The Red House Restaurant, Pub and Hotel is set within the charming village of Nether Broughton on the A606. This old coach house now hosts an award winning restaurant, a ... More

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The Star Inn 1744 (6.84 miles)

The Star Inn 1744
The Star Inn 1744 is a newly refurbished 4 star country Hotel, Restaurant and Bar. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality of service, with great food using local produce and creating a home from ... More | visit website
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The Crown (7.04 miles)

The Crown

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Located in the lovely stone village of Sproxton on the Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland boarders. The Crown Inn and Restaurant has been recently refurbished by local owner Barry Spencer and now ... More

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