Step Into 2026: Join Belvoir Castle’s New Year’s Day Charity Walk for Dove Cottage!
Start 2026 with a Scenic Charity Walk at Belvoir Castle! Looking for the perfect way to kick off the New Year in Melton Mowbray? How about fresh air, stunning views, and supporting a fantastic local cause? On New Year’s Day (1 January 2026), Belvoir Castle, just a short drive from Melton, is inviting visitors to explore its breathtaking gardens and historic parkland for a Charity Walk in aid of Dove Cottage Day Hospice, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. For just £5 per person (with free parking included), you’ll enjoy access to the castle’s formal gardens and Capability Brown-designed
Free Festive Timetables
Hop on board for FREE! The free festive timetables will offer return journeys, and follow routes of the council’s supported services. They will be operating on a first come first served basis. One-off free Sunday bus services will run to a number of Leicestershire towns so people can enjoy festive events. The move is part of a bigger drive to encourage people to consider travelling by bus to attend Christmas light switch-ons, local markets and other Yuletide celebrations. Temporary festive timetables will help residents from various outlying towns and villages access Christmas festivals, fares and markets in Loughborough, Melton, Coalville,
Victorian Christmas Market – Road Closures
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate A VICTORIAN MARKET AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON, MELTON MOWBRAY. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety. CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON AND VICTORIAN MARKET 28/11/2025 – 30/11/2025 ROAD CLOSURES 28/11/2025 – 30/11/2025 Nottingham Street, pedestrianised area of town centre for its entire length. High Street, pedestrianised area of town centre for its entire length. South Parade, pedestrianised area of town centre for its entire length. Cheapside, pedestrianised area of town centre for its entire length. Market Place, pedestrianised area of town centre
Award Winning Hidden Food Tours On The Road
Hidden Food Tours - Festive Tasting Trail Join Hidden Food Tours on Friday 28th November when they take to the road and host an exclusive tour of Melton’s most celebrated food and drink producers. Renowned for their award winning walking food tours of Melton Mowbray, Hidden Food Tours are now giving their guests a chance to explore the area's produce in more depth. To go beyond the town and visit award-winning producers around the borough who define the region’s food and drink heritage. Meet the makers and sample their produce in the place where they are
Brockleby’s NEW Pie Shop
Brockleby’s Pie Shop Grand Opening in Melton Mowbray. Melton Mowbray – the Rural Capital of Food and proud home of the pork pie – is about to welcome an exciting new chapter in its rich food heritage with the grand opening of Brockleby’s Pie Shop on Saturday 18th October. Nestled away on Church Street, only a stone’s throw from the beautiful St Mary’s Church, a landmark inspired by 12th-century cathedral design, the Pie Shop is set to become a vibrant new hub for food lovers. With its rustic country charm and passion for flavour, the shop
Things To Do with the Kids… Summer Edition
School's Out Edition! Looking for a summer of family-friendly fun, there's plenty to keep you entertained. Time to embark on adventurous summer journey in and around Melton Mowbray without breaking the bank! Belvoir Castle | Belvoir on-Sea | July 15th - 31st August Belvoir sets sail for a summer at sea. Grab your buckets and spades and set off on a sun-soaked magical adventure with Belvoir-at-Sea, a seaside-themed playground trail. Dive into an adventure and find the enchanted treasures that have vanished without a trace and may be lost to the tides. Following clues in
Entries open for Leicestershire Tourism Awards 2025!
Calling all Tourism, Events and Hospitality Businesses Last Tuesday Leicestershire Promotions launched the annual Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025 at the 1620s House & Garden, it was a successful event with speakers focusing on the impact of entering and winning the local awards. Guests also had the opportunity to meet with the team to discuss the most appropriate categories to enter and gain feedback on previous applications. The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards for 2025 are now live and you can find all the details on their website. Following feedback from businesses two in-person workshops are being held which will provide practical advice and top
What’s going on in Melton? Spring Edition!
As spring blooms and Easter approaches, Melton Mowbray gears up for a flurry of exciting events to keep you busy during the school holidays. From family-friendly fun to crafts and culture, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a guide to what’s on in Melton Mowbray this spring! Easter Eggs-travaganza Belvoir Retail Village: Boom Circus - 19th, 20th and 21st April Boom Circus will be pitching its Big Top at the Belvoir Retail Village for three days only and bringing its talented team of acrobats, jugglers and aerial athletes to wow the crowds with their
Boom Circus Takes Centre Stage For Easter At Belvoir Castle
AERIALISTS, ACROBATICS AND AMUSEMENT THIS EASTER AT BELVOIR CASTLE If you are juggling the family entertainment over the long Easter Weekend and are looking for inspiration, Belvoir Castle is hosting the ultimate show, which is set to dazzle every generation. Boom Circus will be pitching its Big Top at the Belvoir Retail Village for three days only and bringing its talented team of acrobats, jugglers and aerial athletes to wow the crowds with their astonishing routines. Performing two shows each day at 1:30pm and 4:30pm across the 19th, 20th and 21st April, audiences will see breathtaking ground
Week-long celebration of England’s tourism industry fast approaching
Week-long celebration of England’s tourism industry fast approaching English Tourism Week, the annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry, is fast approaching with businesses, destinations and visitor attractions encouraged to get involved. Taking place from 14-to-23 March 2025, English Tourism Week sees the industry come together to highlight tourism’s importance to local communities and economies and promote the innovation, quality and range of products and services on offer to boost domestic breaks. Co-ordinated by VisitEngland, this year’s campaign is using the strapline ‘Supporting people and places to drive growth’ to celebrate the people, places, businesses, attractions, experiences
Explore The Outdoors This February Half Term At Belvoir Castle
BELVOIR CASTLE ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS THIS HALF TERM With its sprawling parkland, tranquil gardens, stylish Retail Village and its epic adventure playground, Belvoir Castle is encouraging visitors to head outside this February half term. For a family day out to remember, young adventurers can take to the high seas at Belvoir’s adventure playground, designed in the shape of the HMS Resolution. Staring out to sea through the portholes, or shivering their timbers on the poop deck, the ship is modelled on the adventures of an ancestor of the Duke of Rutland. Also featuring a
Belvoir Re-Opens its Stylish Bar and Eatery at the Engine Yard
The Balloon Bar, which is part of the Belvoir Retail Village at the Engine Yard is re-opening its doors with a delicious new tapas and cocktail menu from Friday 7th February. The new dishes feature BBQ Pulled Brisket Taco, Chicken Croquette, Truffle Mayo, Red Pepper Arancini Aioli and Teriyaki Salmon Skewers. All dishes are cooked freshly to order using the finest produce grown on the Belvoir Estate. The cocktail menu features all-time classics including Belvoir Negroni, Espresso Martini and Margarita as well as an exciting menu of drink serves created by The Balloon’s Bar’s own mixologist. Castle
