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Christmas Melton Folk Trail 2025
2025-12-13 12:00 - 2025-12-14 22:00 UTC | Grange-Restaurant-1-169.jpg
The Melton Folk Festival comprises a full weekend of music & dance (from folk to popular) all around the town. It is a free festival and attracts musicians from all over the country. A great weekend for music lovers or for those just wishing to experience the festival atmosphere.
Melton Folk Festival performances are spread over a number of venues, mostly pubs and tea-rooms, in Melton Mowbray town centre with a great line up of performances to enjoy over the weekend.
See website for venues scheduled to host acts https://festival.meltonfolk.com/schedules

Burrough Jazz Celebrates Christmas with Gary Williams
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30
Gary Williams is ‘Mr Christmas’. Master of swing, he delivers festive fizz – the perfect way to kickstart the season.
The UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era, Gary Williams comes to Burrough Jazz with ‘A Swingin’ Christmas!’ Awarded five stars by the Evening Standard and described as “the jolliest sleigh ride in town”, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas.
Burrough Jazz’s Christmas show has become a fixture in our seasonal calendar and this year promises to be better than ever with crooning classics, sing-alongs and a few terrible jokes. It’s packed with swing classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole, plus seasonal favourites like The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Twelve Days of Christmas and Let It Snow – all wrapped up in Gary’s trademark wit.
Star of the West End’s “Rat Pack”, Gary has performed worldwide, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace, Birdland Tokyo to The Royal Albert Hall. Described as “The UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era” by the London Evening Standard, he wrote the performers’ bible ‘Cabaret Secrets’, has recorded at Abbey Road, presented for BBC Radio 2 and was profiled in the Sunday Times’ ‘Fame and Fortune’ section.
★ ★ ★ ★ “What a party he creates” Musical Theatre Review
Gary will be accompanied on the piano by Nathan Martin.
Nathan has performed extensively in concert and cabaret all over the world. He was a regular performer at London’s Pizza On The Park, playing five solo seasons there, including Facing The Music – the Fred Astaire songbook. He was also seen there in Jeff Harnar’s The 1959 Broadway Songbook, Something Wonderful with Craig Rubano and Heather MacRae and Catch Us If You Can with Lee Lessack. Other solo engagements include Jermyn Street Theatre, Covent Garden Theatre Museum, Giardini del Baraccano – Bologna, Don’t Tell Mama – NYC and for Holland America, Saga and Spirit Of Adventure cruises.
For several years Nathan has worked on the MAC award winning show Simply Barbra starring Steven Brinberg, playing worldwide. He has also been Musical Director for such performers as Kaye Ballard, Brent Barrett, Rebecca Caine, David Campbell, Cantabile, Kim Criswell, Debbie Gravitte, Alison Jiear, Jessica Martin, Marin Mazzie, Liliane Montevecchi, Christine Pedi, Marti Webb, Gary Williams, Julie Wilson and albums include Donna McKechnie – Same Place: Another Time (Jay), Simply Barbra – original London cast (TER), Lindsay Hamilton – It’s Me!, James Gillan’s self titled debut album, Linzi Hateley – True Colours, Gay Soper – Flying Fish and Fallen Angels and his own CD – Anywhere With You, available on LML music.
He currently teaches at Mountview and has a private practice where his students range from beginners to established professionals, many performing principal roles in plays and musicals both in the UK and internationally.
Burrough Jazz is a not for profit Organisation

Rotary Melton Santa Fun Run - Melton Country Park
2025-12-07 09:30 - 13:00
Walk, jog or run the Santa Fun Run, over either 5 km or choose a 1 mile route. Registration from 09.30am onwards, run starts at 11am.
Entry Details
£10 per adult, with free adult Santa suit.
£5 for children over 5 years, with free large child or small child Santa suit.
Children under 5 – free.
“Best Dressed Christmas Dog” competition. Free entry. 10am
Full details and booking available at https://www.meltonsantafunrun.co.uk/

Sponsorship you raise is entirely for you to pass on to your choice of charity.
Organised by The Rotary Club of Melton Mowbray, raising money to support local and international communities

Stockyard Christmas Market Weekend 2
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00
Weekend 2: Saturday 6th December (Fatstock) & Sunday 7th December

The second weekend of our Christmas festivities features another market to align with the annual Christmas Fatstock sale. Again, we are looking for more traders and food vendors to feature on this day or across the second weekend.
Trader applications are now open with different prices and deals depending on when you would like to trade. Whether you want to trade all weekend or just one day, we’re offering different deals to suit your needs.
Email fm@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk with any queries. Or, head over to our booking system and get yourself a place before it’s too late: https://buytickets.at/thestockyardmm/1728577

MBAS Christmas Fatstock Sale
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
The 73rd annual Christmas Fatstock Show & Sale organised by the Melton & Belvoir Agricultural Society (MBAS) will be held at the Melton Mowbray Livestock Market on Saturday 6th December.
Coinciding with the Stockyard Christmas Market, we will happily welcome everyone to come along and enjoy a busy show and market day.
Come and see an amazing show of Livestock – cattle, sheep, pigs and goats; and produce – cheese, pork pies, sausages, pastries, home baking, junior baking and preserves. Once the judging is complete, the winners will be awarded their rosettes and prize cards and the Champions are presented with their trophies.
The farming community, both locally and nationally, compete in the show and come to the auction, where the Livestock are sold. The Produce entries are also auctioned off to the general public at 2 pm in the Exhibition Hall.
MBAS is a non-profit entity and exists to promote agriculture for current and future generations in the region and beyond. The event also raises funds for the Mayor’s charities, agricultural charities and the society.
For more information contact Melton Mowbray Market.
You can come along and trade at The Stockyard market for just one day, for more information on the Christmas Market, check out our events page, or book in via this link: https://buytickets.at/thestockyardmm/1728577

Breakfast with Santa @ Ferneley’s
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-24
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Have you booked your table?!

Santa will be visiting us here at Ferneley’s throughout December

All prices include your chosen breakfast, festive table decorations including crackers, poppers & sweets, a visit to Santa’s grotto, a gift from Santa & a round of golf (weather permitting).

Booking is required. To book, please email info@ferneleys.co.uk or speak to a member of our team when you visit our cafe. Please note that we’re not taking bookings through DM so please email.

Your booking is only confirmed once you have received a confirmation email from our team.

Be quick, popular dates sell out fast

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
2025-12-03 11:00 - 13:00
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS

Wednesday 26th November & Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm.

Join Lisa from @wildlodgegarden here at Ferneley’s & make your own Christmas wreath!

The workshops include all the materials & tools you’ll need, a drink & a mince pie. £40 per person.

To book, contact Lisa on 07930423990 (no bookings through Ferneley’s, please contact Lisa directly!)

Festival of Christmas Wreaths @ St John's Church
2025-11-29 10:00 - 2025-11-30 16:00
Is this unique to Melton Mowbray?
It’s a competition to see who can make the most inventive Christmas wreath out of any materials – yes anything! Forget holly and spruce: think about bottle tops, toilet roll cores, paper cake cases and more. We’ve had balloons, a vinyl record, painted paper plates, nail varnish, Lego, knitting. If it can go in a circle, it can be a wreath.
There are four categories: adults; children under 11; children 11 to 16; businesses or groups.
And there are prizes for each category. BUSINESSES! Promote your company. SCHOOLS! Showcase your children’s artwork. ADULTS & KIDS! Have fun, join in at Christmas and make a wreath.
It’s completely FREE to enter a wreath in any of the categories, and it also FREE to come in and see the wreaths, so kids can bring Mum and Dad to see their work displayed on the wall. There will be a great welcome, with great refreshments, Christmas gifts, raffle, guided tours, carol singing and more!
This year there will be a special MYSTERY to solve. We can’t give away too much – it’s mysterious. Come and see!
franceslevett@gmail.com, 07790 631635 . See also https://friendsofstjohns.wixsite.com/historicchurch/fundraising

A Magical Night Before Christmas @ Belvoir Castle
2025-11-29 - 2025-12-30
Belvoir Castle, the fairytale Leicestershire home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, will be dressing its impressive Regency State rooms in festive finery this year, as its popular Christmas event reopens after a two-year hiatus.
From Saturday 29th November to Tuesday 30th December (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day), A Magical Night Before Christmas at Belvoir Castle will offer its visitors the opportunity to tour the early 19th Century historic home decorated with elaborate and festive adornments.
Be transported to a Christmas fairytale of colour and opulence as soon as they enter the iconic Guard Room – before being carried with festive scents up the grand double staircase to The Elizabeth Saloon, The State Dining Room, The King’s Room, The Old Kitchen and The Ballroom.
Belvoir’s knowledgeable guides will be on hand to impart their knowledge of the Castle’s history, which have welcomed Kings, Queens and Prime Ministers throughout its rich past.
Highlights include a 20ft tall Christmas tree named ‘The Wishing Tree’ on display in the Guard Room, on which anyone is invited to hang a decoration bearing their very own Christmas wish, a heartfelt message to loved ones, hopes for the season, or dreams for the year ahead.
Through the festive period there will be Christmas carols sung by local school choirs and groups, performed on the special stage installed in The Ballroom.
Little adventurers – fun quest through the Castle to find the mischievous Christmas mice which are hiding in nooks and crannies throughout is many rooms – with the chance of a prize at the end of the trail.
A beautiful Santa’s Grotto will sit pride of place in The Old Kitchen. Every day in December, Santa Claus and a selection of very mischievous elves will add some Christmas sparkle to the experience as little ones reveal their wish list to the man in the red velvet coat, and receive a gift from Santa.
Complete your day with a visit to the much-loved Belvoir Castle Christmas Shop to treat yourself to a festive memento ready to add to your own decorations at home.
For those wanting to book an extra indulgent experience, Christmas Afternoon Tea is available to book in the Aviary Tea Room. Homemade cakes, pastries, scones and sandwiches, and of course Belvoir Sparkling Wine produced from its own vineyard on the Estate beneath the Castle, tops off a wonderful festive experience for the whole family this Christmas.
Tickets for A Magical Night Before Christmas at Belvoir Castle are on sale now
Here’s what’s included with your Christmas ticket:
Entry to Belvoir Castle
Access to the Gardens & Adventure Playground
A Festive Adventure Trail
Live Christmas Choir Performances
Upgrade: Visit Santa’s Grotto

Melton Christmas Lights Switch On
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00
The official start of Christmas across Melton, switching on the festive Christmas Lights across the town plus festive entertainment to get you in the spirit.
Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Melton and celebrate the start of the festive season with the Christmas Light Switch On, taking place on Friday 28th November on Market Place.
Get ready to jingle all the way with twinkling lights and a full evening of merry entertainment that’ll have your festive spirit singing. Rub elbows with special guests as the whole town sparkles into a wonderland of yuletide cheer!

Dine with Santa @ Gates
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-24
Make your little one’s Christmas one to remember with our magical Santa Experience.
Join us this Christmas for a fun filled festive breakfast with Santa Claus himself. Our Santa Experience is perfect for the whole family and will be held inside the Garden Restaurant’s Thornton Suite from the 28th November until Christmas Eve.
Alongside the meal, little ones will enjoy festive fun with Santa and his Elves, from laughter and games to plenty of seasonal cheer. Every child will also receive a wonderful special gift to take home – the perfect reminder of their magical experience. Our menus are designed for children age 2 years and above.
Selected Dates See website for details

Christmas Tree Festival @ St Mary’s Church Melton Mowbray
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-02
Don’t miss the magical Christmas tree festival at St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray.
Now in it’s twenty third year, the festival brings together schools, businesses, organisations, individuals and visitors from all over the country to take part.
Christmas Tree Festival opening times
Entrance Fee £3. Accompanied children FREE
Friday 28th November
Church open for viewing: 9.30am – 9.00pm
(Last entry 8pm).
Saturday 29th November
Church open for viewing: 9.30am – 4.00pm
(Last entry 3.00pm).
5:00pm….Family Carol service amongst the Christmas trees. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday 30th November
Church open for viewing: 9.30am – 3.00pm
6:00pm….Advent Sunday Service
Monday 1st December
Church open for viewing: 9.30am – 9.00pm
(Last entry 8pm).
Tuesday 2nd December
Church open for viewing: 09.30am – 2.00pm (Last entry 1pm).

Melton Mowbray Grand Victorian Christmas Fair 2025
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30
Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fair is Back!
This Christmas Melton Mowbray is preparing to host the grandest Victorian Christmas Fair, transforming the town into a magical, Christmas adventure from Friday, 28th to Sunday, 30th November 2025. The focus is on creating a truly immersive Christmas experience, with the traditional Victorian Markets located at the Stockyard and in the Town Streets. There will also be wandering Victorian costumed characters, a children’s funfair and the Melton Mowbray Lions Santas Grotto. The event will include all areas of the town, from the Museum and Christmas Wreath festival in the east, to the Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary’s Church.
Christmas Market will have host an array of curated Christmas themed stalls of festive gifts, local produce, food & drink & hand-crafted wares, alongside traditional funfair, street performers and entertainers & much more!

With music and family entertainment, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some Christmas gift buying and local shopping, whilst also indulging in a drink or lunch in one of our many cafes, restaurants and bars in town.

Dress the Part! Join the Celebration! This year, you are the main attraction!

We invite all our visitors to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing in Victorian costume. From splendid top hats and elegant bonnets to simple shawls and flat caps, every effort helps to create a wonderfully immersive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Live Music on Stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We’re delighted to welcome…

90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday 28th November at 8.00pm
N-Trance takes to the stage on Saturday 29th November at 5.00pm
Incredible Adele tribute Natalie Black to close the festival on Sunday 30th November at 3.00pm

Christmas Lights Switch: Friday 28th November from 7pm, with a royally connected Santa to switch on the lights at Melton Christmas Fair
Location: Throughout Melton Mowbray Town and at the Stockyard Melton Mowbray*

Opening Times:
Friday 11am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

*Stockyard – Saturday and Sunday only.

Oakham Castle – Life in the horseshoe hall: A Talk by Mathew Morris
2025-11-27 18:30 - 21:00
Join Mathew Morris BA MA ACIfA from University of Leicester Archaeological Services as he talks about Oakham Castle and Life in the Horseshoe Hall.
Oakham Castle’s great hall is one of the finest surviving examples of domestic Norman architecture in Europe. However, despite a number of important excavations since the 1950s, very little is known about the rest of the castle. Join archaeologist Mathew Morris from University of Leicester Archaeological Services, who directed the most recent excavations at the castle, for a talk about the castle’s history and archaeology, and find out how new discoveries are helping to unlock the secrets of the castle’s construction, layout and role.
The talk starts at 7.30pm with doors opening at 7.00pm.
It’s £4 per person and pre-booking is essential.
Please call, pop in or email the museum to reserve your place.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
2025-11-26 11:00 - 13:00
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS🎄⭐️🎅🏻
Wednesday 26th November & Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm.
Join Lisa from Wild Lodge Garden here at Ferneley’s & make your own Christmas wreath!
The workshops include all the materials & tools you’ll need, a drink & a mince pie.
£40 per person.
To book, contact Lisa on 07930423990 (no bookings through Ferneley’s, please contact Lisa directly!)

Silent Clubbing @Stockyard Melton Mowbray
2025-11-22 20:00 - 23:00
Silent Clubbing is a pop up Silent Disco event for people that LOVE to DANCE!
With 3 x Amazing DJs battling to be the Dancefloor King! You’re in control of the soundtrack to your night out.
Will you choose
The Red DJ – Retro Channel, 60s, 70s and 80s classics
The Green Channel – Cheesy Pop, Britpop & Anything Goes
The Blue Channel – 90s and 00s Club Anthems, RnB and DnBW
Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 8.00pm
Early Bird Advance Tickets – £10.00
Standard Tickets – £15.00
Make sure you click going on our facebook event!
Sssshhhh – Lets Dance!
Event Details
Doors Open at 7:00PM
From 8:00PM to 11:00PM

Hidden Food Tours - Award Winning Walking Food Tours
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a journey to discover the history, tastes, and stories of the artisan producers in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire – where tradition meets innovation and every bite tells a story.
Hidden Food Tours is here to take you on a culinary journey through Melton Mowbray, showcasing its new and traditional hidden gems. You will taste an incredible array of locally produced food and drink, during a 3 hour gentle walking tour of the town.
Come to eat and drink your way around the history and future of food in Melton Mowbray!

Pork Pie Workshops with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:15
Indulge in Melton Mowbray’s finest pork pie experience!
With over 170 years of expertise and craft behind us, we know a thing or two about making Pork Pies.
Discover the fascinating story of how the area became associated with the famous pork pie, Stilton cheese, hunting and exactly why an authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie is so unique.
One of our bakers will then give a step-by-step demonstration on how a hand-raised pork pie was traditionally made before giving you the chance to make your very own with personalised pastry initials on top. All made with 100% British outdoor-bred pork and hot water crust pastry.
After the workshop we chill your pie overnight, bake fresh the next morning, and you are welcome to return and collect it. Alternatively, we can deliver pies to 1 set location via our courier.

Dates: Friday 21st November, 2pm

Workshop includes:

• Pork Pie samples and soft drinks on arrival
• Talk on heritage of Melton Mowbray and Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
• Step-by step hand-raising demonstration from our baker
• Hand-raise your own pork pie
• 10% off voucher for online
• Goodie bag of Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe merch
Time: Fridays 2pm (see dates above) Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.
Duration: 60-75 minutes approx. dependent on group size
Location: Craft & Innovation Centre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HJ
Group size: 8-20 people
Price £30 per person in the group
Minimum age: 12

More details can be found here: https://porkpie.co.uk/pages/pork-pie-workshops

Get in touch to book your place today!
hello@porkpie.co.uk
01664 482068

ChocFest Melton Mowbray 2025
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 16:00
One of the largest UK chocolate festivals. Enjoy all things chocolate even choc pizza, beer and kebabs…chocolate pancakes, ice cream, cakes, donuts, marshmallows, hot chocolate, biscuits, pastries, liqueurs, brownies, tarts, puddings. Plus Street Food, talks, tastings & kids workshops to make your own chocolates.
Tickets £6 on the gate and also in advance from Eventbrite.
Children 16 and under go free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair friendly site (no steps/stairs)
Disabled parking next to event entrance (Gate 4 Scalford Road)
Sorry No Dogs allowed (except service dogs)
Contact us for special rates and parking for groups and coaches.
Workshops: Hall H
Kids Workshop (Chocolate Lollies) £4
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 14.30pm, 15.30pm
David Greenwood-Haigh, International Chocolatier and Chef.

Burrough Jazz Presents the James Allsopp Quartet
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:30
Experience jazz in the country
A salute to saxophonist Stan Getz with a broad and exciting repertoire from lush ballads and bossa novas to motoring be bop compositions
In a 20 year career James Allsopp has been a featured performer and recording artist for an incredibly diverse range of musicians. James has played in concert and on albums by legendary artists such as The Last Poets, David Axelrod, Dr John and Mulatu Astake, for European jazz luminaries such as Django Bates, Nostalgia 77, Kit Downes and Polar Bear, on more commercial albums by Jamie Cullum and Jorja Smith and as featured soloist in a wide range of compositions by composer Brian Irvine.
James’s debut album was nominated for BBC Jazz Award for Best Album 2007 and he won the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation 2008
“perhaps the most gifted British saxophonist of his generation, not to mention the most adaptable.” Underscore music magazine
The evening comprises a salute to saxophonist Stan “The Sound” Getz. with a broad and exciting repertoire from lush ballads and bossa novas to swinging standards and motoring bebop compositions. Expect a varied program reflecting this range of material with a respectful but not reverential interpretation of the music of Stan Getz, allowing it to breathe and feel natural for our time.
Colin Oxley studied at the Guildhall School, graduating in 1990. In that same year he won ‘Best Soloist’ in the National Big Band Competition and has gone on to pursue a highly successful musical career. As a long standing member of Stacey Kent’s group he recorded several albums as well as touring extensively, including appearances at the Montreux and North Sea jazz festivals and residencies in New York and San Francisco.
He is currently a member of James Allsopp’s Quartet, Steve Fishwick’s Quartet, the Dave Newton Quartet, Mark Crooks’ Quintet, the Back to Basie Orchestra, John Wilson’s Orchestra, Steve Kaldestad’s Quartet, Simon Thorpe’s Swing Band and Eriko Ishihara’s Quintet. Colin has also performed with American legends Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Hod O’Brien, John Bunch, Houston Person, Warren Vache, Jeff Hamilton and Bob Dorough, as well as many of Britain’s top players. Among numerous recording credits, Colin has recorded two successful piano trio albums with the late Colin Purbrook and (in San Francisco) with Dave Newton.
In recent years he has toured widely in Japan and produced several albums for Japanese record labels. In the year 2000, Colin was voted Jazz Musician of the Year by the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
In between touring and recording, Colin is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Oli Hayhurst has been one of the busiest bass players on the London jazz scene since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2000. He is involved in a wide range of music playing with stars of jazz, classical and world musics. He has been featured on over 60 albums and toured extensively.
“double bass player Oli Hayhurst, has a driving sense of energy, yet also a reflective and transcendent quality.”Susannah Tarbush, Saudi Gazette, 20/12/2005
“…the always eloquent bass work of Oli Hayhurst.” John Brand, live review, Sheffield Jazz Club, March 2005
“As with most of the better tracks, Oli Hayhurst’s double bass plays a crucial part in leading the melody and setting the mood.” Manchester Evening News, 6/5/2004
Dave Storey is a London-based drummer, composer and bandleader.
Since the release of his trio’s debut BOSCO in 2019 he has taken them on a 15-date UK tour support by Arts Council England. Featuring multi award-winning saxophonist James Allsopp (Golden Age of Steam, Django Bates) & bass player Conor Chaplin (Dinosaur, Flying Machines) the trio released their follow up album JOUSKA in 2020, also on Impossible Ark Records.
“…twisty trips around post-bop topography, fuelled by high-octane virtuoso drumming” London Jazz News
DOORS OPEN AT 18:30 PERFORMANCE STARTS AT 19:30
Burrough Jazz is a not for profit Organisation

Bonfire & Fireworks @ March House Farm
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00
This year’s Bonfire night is bigger and better than ever with a full Firework display choregraphed to music.
You will be immersed in music and drama whilst watching the epic display in the sky!
A fun evening for all of the Family – Gates open at 6pm – Fireworks at 7.15/30pm.
Children 4 years old and under go Free, Tickets are £12.50 Per Person.
Huge bonfire and professional Fireworks Display.
Hot food, Hog Roast, Sweet treats and Drinks available plus a Bar, Proper Coffee and Hot drinks.
Our displays have been a huge hit with families since we began and this year is better again…
Please note your tickets will be emailed to you, you do not need to book delivery or click and collect.

Bonfire Night @ Belvoir Castle
2025-11-07 17:00 - 21:00
Remember, remember this time in November…
Bonfire Night returns to Belvoir Castle – bigger, brighter, and more spectacular than ever before!

This year, Belvoir Castle are lighting up the skies from the new location in Ladies Field, giving you even more space to enjoy the show. Prepare to be wowed by a larger-scale firework display from the award-winning MLE Pyrotechnics, followed by the roaring glow of our enormous bonfire.
Indulge in delicious food from our hand-picked vendors
Enjoy live music to keep the atmosphere buzzing
Warm up by the crackling fire as the night unfolds
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 7th November
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Fireworks Start: 7:30 PM
Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, and make memories under the sparkling night sky. This is one Bonfire Night you won’t forget!

Pork Pie Workshops with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:15
Indulge in Melton Mowbray’s finest pork pie experience!
With over 170 years of expertise and craft behind us, we know a thing or two about making Pork Pies.
Discover the fascinating story of how the area became associated with the famous pork pie, Stilton cheese, hunting and exactly why an authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie is so unique.
One of our bakers will then give a step-by-step demonstration on how a hand-raised pork pie was traditionally made before giving you the chance to make your very own with personalised pastry initials on top. All made with 100% British outdoor-bred pork and hot water crust pastry.
After the workshop we chill your pie overnight, bake fresh the next morning, and you are welcome to return and collect it. Alternatively, we can deliver pies to 1 set location via our courier.

Dates: Friday, 2pm

7th November
21st November

Workshop includes:
• Pork Pie samples and soft drinks on arrival
• Talk on heritage of Melton Mowbray and Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
• Step-by step hand-raising demonstration from our baker
• Hand-raise your own pork pie
• 10% off voucher for online
• Goodie bag of Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe merch
Time: Fridays 2pm (see dates above) Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.
Duration: 60-75 minutes approx. dependent on group size
Location: Craft & Innovation Centre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HJ
Group size: 8-20 people
Price £30 per person in the group
Minimum age: 12

More details can be found here: https://porkpie.co.uk/pages/pork-pie-workshops

Get in touch to book your place today!
hello@porkpie.co.uk
01664 482068

PotFest in the Pens - Melton Mowbray
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
PotFest in the Pens returns to Melton Mowbray!

Operating under the same ethos as our Cumbrian Pens events, we’re bringing together 100 ceramics artists for a three-day artisan market in Melton Mowbray’s agricultural market.

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling arts market marketplace.

No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting.

Held under cover to save us from the weather.

3pm – 7pm (Fri) & 10am – 4pm (Sat & Sun)

Payment

Please be aware that a number of the exhibitors may be unable to process credit and debit card transactions so we would recommend bringing cash and/or a cheque book as an alternative.

Swing from Paris at Scalford Village Hall
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.
Known for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois-sur-Seine, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace.
Tickets £18 in advance, £20 on the door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-from-paris-at-scalford-village-hall-tickets-1765759527279

Melton Mowbray Markers Market & Classic Cars
2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00
Melton Mowbray Markers Market will feature local makers, live music, dancing and classic cars.
First Sunday of each month April to November

Unchained - Ultimate Ladies Night show
2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:30
Spend a Saturday evening with the Ultimate Ladies Night show here at The Banqueting Suite on the 1st of November.
You will be caught up in a spectacle of desire, passion and excitement. Feel the heat from the world-renowned male entertainers, drag queens, circus performers and death-defying acts flying through the roof of the venue leaving you begging for more.
Whether you’re planning a sensational hen party, celebrating a birthday, or just looking for an excuse to let loose, look no further. This isn’t what you would expect from a ladies night show, so get ready to dive right in and interact like never before. The Ultimate Ladies Night is unparalleled when it comes to male striptease. Their boys have perfected the art of stripping and transformed it into a jaw-dropping spectacle to please and tease all.
We create a safe space for everyone to enjoy the sublime art of male stripping from a team that prides themselves in inclusivity. All genders and sexualities are welcome.
Each ticket grants you access to a night full of entertainment. Plus, once the show concludes, the fun continues with a chance to take photos with the cast.
Get your tickets here at a limited early bird price: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-ladies-night/the-ultimate-ladies-night-show-presents-unchained/e-bvpdep
18+

Royal Melton Guided History Trail
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00
Melton Mowbray’s history can be traced back for at least 1,500 years dating back to the Saxon period if not before. The town was important enough to have been a royal mint in the reigns of King Aethelred II (978-1016) and King Canute (1016-1035).
The first King that is recorded as having paid a visit to Melton Mowbray was King Richard the Lionheart. On his way back from Nottingham after capturing the castle, bringing the rebellion of his brother John succesfully to an end, he visited Melton Mowbray, on the 5th April 1194 to visit the Lord of the Manor, William de Mowbray.
Join Historyfare Tours on a 120-minute walking tour to discover more about Melton Mowbray’s rich heritage, fascinating history and famous characters that have shaped the town into what we know today.
Duration – 120 Minutes
Tour group size – maximum 20.
Tour Meeting Point: Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach.
Cost £6 per person or £20 for a group of 4
To be paid prior to the start of tour.
To reserve your place, click link or email: meltonhistoryfare@gmail.com
You will receive a booking confirmation that will include details of how to pay.

Melton Mowbray Guided History Trail
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00
If you think that the Rural Capital of Food is just about Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese, then think again!
Join Historyfare Tours on a 120-minute walking tour to discover more about Melton Mowbray’s rich heritage, fascinating history and famous characters that have shaped the town into what we know today.
As part of this tour, we will look at the town’s rich history including our Lords of the Manor, The Magna Carta, Royalty, Socialites, Fox Hunting and much more.
Duration – 120 Minutes
Tour group size – maximum 20.
Tour Meeting Point: Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach.
Cost £6 per person or £20 for a group of 4
To be paid prior to the start of tour.
To reserve your place, click link or email: meltonhistoryfare@gmail.com
You will receive a booking confirmation that will include details of how to pay.
