Food | Countryside | History

🎨 Did you know the phrase “painting the town red” may have started right here in Melton Mowbray? On 6th April 1837, the infamous Marquis of Waterford and his lively friends arrived after a day at the races… and things got wild. 😅 Fueled by mischief (and maybe a few too many drinks), they grabbed pots of red paint and rampaged through the streets — daubing tollgates, signs and even a local constable in bright crimson. The town woke up shocked, scarlet… and with a story that would become legend. ❤️‍🔥 ✨ Want to relive the chaos and uncover the truth behind the rumour? Join Award‑Winning HistoryFare “Painting the Town Red” Walking Tour! 📅 Saturday 6 June ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm Come explore the mischief, the mayhem… and the moment Melton Mowbray made history. 🔴 👉 Discover the full story and at discovermelton.com: Link in Bio #VisitLeicestershire #HistoryFare #HiddenGems #HiddenHistory #MeltonMowbray #PaintingTheTownRed

🌷🐣 WHAT’S ON IN & AROUND MELTON THIS EASTER WEEKEND! 🐣🌷 Looking for family fun, fresh air, and great days out this Easter? Here’s your handy round up of the best things happening in and around Melton Mowbray: 🐣 Melton Mowbray Town Estates – Great Easter Egg Hunt - New Park, 4th April Expect a lively mix of circus play, family egg hunts (with chocolate treats!), a kids’ disco, crafts, face painting and special character visits. 📅 11am–2pm ✨ Find the Golden Egg for a special prize! 🎡 Plus - Holland’s Fun Fair will be in Play Close Park all weekend 🎟️ £5.94 per child | Advance booking required 🌾 March House Farm – 3rd–6th April, Enjoy a wholesome Easter experience on the farm! 🐑 Meet newborn lambs, 🚜 Join tractor rides at 10am, 12pm & 2pm, Follow the Easter egg hunt 🎟️ Tickets available for 3rd, 4th & 6th April - £5 per person (under 1s free) 🌷Wymondham Windmill, 4th – 5th April, A perfect creative adventure for little explorers! 🎨 Easter crafts & puzzles, 🐰 Make your own bunny ears (refreshments included!), 🌿 Outdoor trail with clues and a prize 🕒 Sessions: 10am–12pm or 1pm–3pm, £12.50 per child | Advance booking required 🏰 Belvoir Castle – Easter Adventures Await Wander through stunning grounds and explore the Giant Easter Story Egg Trail. Follow rhyming clues, discover beautifully illustrated eggs and meet friendly animals in the Belvoir Animal Park. A magical day out for the whole family! 🌷✨ 🎢 Twinlakes Park Hop into a weekend of egg cellent adventures! Expect Easter trails, rides, indoor play, animals and plenty to keep the whole family smiling. 🌳 Enjoy Melton’s Parks & Open Spaces Pack a picnic, stretch your legs and make the most of our gorgeous local green spaces this Easter. Perfect for relaxed family time in the spring sunshine. 🐰 Share Your Easter Adventures! Heading out and about this weekend? Tag Discover Melton in your photos — we’d love to see your adventures! 📸💛 #easterweekend #eastereventsforkids #EasterActivities #MeltonMowbray #DiscoverMelton #VisitMelton #visitleicestershire

📣 It's official! Melton has submitted its EOI for UK Town of Culture 2028! 🎉✨ …and we’re ready to show the nation why our town is where culture, creativity and incredible food truly come together. 💛 At the heart of our story is 'Melton – the Nation’s Dining Table'. Melton has been a meeting place for centuries. We love to host. From farm to fork, land to table, and people to culture — this is who we are. 🍽️ World‑famous food heritage 👑 800 years of history 🎨 A town known for creativity, celebration… and yes — the place that literally painted the town red in 1837 👉 Read the full story: Link in Bio #MeltonMowbray #TownOfCulture2028 #RuralCapitalOfFood #NationsDiningTable #MeltonTogether

Brockleby’s Pie Shop has some brilliant nights coming up ✨ 🎹 PIES & PIANOS? Yes, please! 🥧27th March Their Piano Night is the place to be. Every last Friday of the month, you can tuck into an award-winning pie while listening to live requests. Cider lovers, this one’s for you... 🍏 Charnwood Cider Night – 11 April, 7pm Sip Leicestershire ciders + enjoy hot pie & mash for £35pp Seafood night... 🐟 Scarborough Fare Fish Taster Evening – 16 May, 7pm Five delicious tasting dishes + arrival drink for £35. 📧 Book: events@thepieshop.co.uk 📍 10 Church Street, Melton Mowbray #DiscoverMelton #FoodiesOfInstagram #MeltonMowbray #BrocklebysPies #LeicestershireFood #PieCapital #LiveMusicMelton

Make Melton your must visit this year. There’s more to Melton than just our wonderful food. Have you checked out @belvoirretailvillage? Shop, dine and enjoy beautiful wildlife in the historic surroundings of @belvoircastle. It’s a real must-visit! - Browse local delicacies in the farm shop - Check out beautiful fashion and homeware at The Duchess of Rutland’s exclusive boutique - If British textiles are more your style, find them at @torimurphytextiles’s boutique. - Or choose a delightful new piece of furniture for your garden from the @theoutdoorlivingcollectiveuk. Find out more: https://www.belvoircastle.com/retail-village?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=march_26_belvoir-ig

Make Melton Mowbray your next day out. With easy rail links into town 🚆 and a bustling market at its heart, it’s never been simpler to plan your visit. Start with the famous Melton Carnegie Museum, a true slice of local heritage, before heading into the town centre to explore. Take in sweeping aerial views of the market square, wander the historic streets and discover… 🥧 The @melton_cheeseboard and @yeoldeporkpieshoppe1851 for an authentic taste of the town. 🛍️ Explore a range of independent boutiques and high street favourites for unique shopping finds. 🧁 Stop by one of the town’s charming cafés and bakeries for handcrafted sweet treats. Pause in the park with the dog, soak up live music events throughout the year, and uncover local stories hidden around every corner. It’s heritage, shopping, food and community — all within an easy stroll. Plan your visit today. Featuring many wonderful businesses, including: @the.nicole.boutique & @conniscakesmelton