There is a wide variety of events in and around the surrounding area of Melton Mowbray plus lots of shows appearing at The Cattle Market, especially for the foodies out there!
The Regal Cinema belongs to a small chain of four cinemas that have been rejuvinated by a family of film enthusiasts, lucky us that one of these cinemas is in Melton. You are always guarenteed a warm welcome by staff and a comfy seat choice, the sofa is our favourite!
Round Corner Brewing located within the Cattle Market has a fantatsic range of Craft Beer to sample.
Brockleby Pies are onsite at The Grange Camping & Caravan Park. They have won over 30 accolades at the annual British Pie Awards. Book onto one of their 'Pie Making' experiences to get hands on with making your very own award winning pie.
Book onto a highly commended award winning History Tour of Melton Mowbray. Discover what else Melton has to offer besides Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese. https://historyfare.co.uk/
Let Hidden Food Tours take you on a cullinary journey throgh Britains Rural Capital of Food- Melton Mowbray. https://www.hiddenfoodtours.co.uk/
Just a ten-minute walk from the town centre, this park has been awarded the Green Flag every year since 2015. It features a café, a sensory garden, nature trails, a European tree circle, woodland areas, picnic spots, and a large central lake. https://www.melton.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/parks-and-green-spaces/melton-country-park/
One of the largest manmade lakes in Europe, and the largest in England (by surface area) and is considered one of the best designed, both environmentally and aesthetically. Set in over 3000 acres of beautiful rolling countryside there are plenty of activites for all to enjoy.
Rutland Nature Reserve is one of the best places to watch birds and other wildlife in the UK and is managed by Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust in partnership with Anglian Water. It provides one of the most important wildfowl sancturies in the UK, within excess of 25,000 ducks, geese and swans in the winter months and is a hotspot for watching the magnificent Ospreys fishing over the lagoons.
From fantatsic food, superb hikes and world-class geology, theres always something to discover at Charnwood Forest. Find out what makes Charnwood Forest famous , and travel back nearly 600 million years. https://www.charnwoodforest.org/
Bradgate Park was first enclosed as a deer park 800 years ago and has 830acres of stunning area to explore, with easy access options as well as more rugged routes to explore. The visitor centre explains the history of the park and is free to visit. There is also a cafe and shop attached to the centre. Visit the ruins of Bradgate House, Lady Janes childhood home. There are various woodland areas attached to the park with some great 500yr old Oaks. https://www.bradgatepark.org/
The UKs only double track, mainline heritage railway, we are the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other. Enjoy a trip on the steam engines, these run through the rolling countryside of Leicestershire or for a real treat why not book onto the First Class Restaurant Service for a 5 course meal.
Leicester City has a superb range of visitor attractions and hosts many festivals and fabulous events.
The Leicester National Space Centre is home to the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, the UKs largest fulldome planetarium. Explore the interactive galleries and many events that are held at the Space Centre.
Visit King Richard III grave site and the award winning exhibition about his life, death and one of the greatest archeoligical detective stories ever told.
Curve is a spectacular state of the art theatre situated in the heart of Leicester's Vibrant Culture Quarters.
This Award Winning attraction offers trails, exhibitions, licensed cafe and family fun. Learn how the Battle of Bosworth unfolded with Guided Walks and Guided Talks. https://www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/
There is also a Sculpture Trail which takes in beautiful sculptures capturing the story of the Battle of Bosworth up until presnt day. https://www.richardiiicountry.com/richard-iii/the-5-artworks