Discover Melton

Disabled Cants Comedy Show - Sunny Skies Community Cafe
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Disabled Cants joins forces with Sunny Skies Café to bring laughter and showcase brilliant disabled comedy!
Headliners include The Yorkshire Wife and Gabby Rolls. There’ll also be performances from our amazing Humour Hub students, supported by the team at BrightSpark Arts.
Get your tickets quickly to avoid disappointment. Tickets Here
Our venue has step-free access and an accessible toilet. Please call 07495 416523 or email admin@wellysworkplace.co.uk if you need to discuss your access needs”

Sunday Market @Stockyard Melton Mowbray
2025-10-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 08:00 - 12:00
Sunday’s market at the Stockyard is a hybrid of a general market and car boot sale. Enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere from 8 am until 12 pm with a £1 entry fee. This market attracts seasoned bargain hunters, lovers of all things vintage, or someone looking for a pleasant way to spend their morning.
If you want to sell your own luxuries or unwanted goods, head over to us for £10 a table at Gate 8 (LE13 0NP) before the market commences.
This runs every Sunday, excluding Easter Sunday and Remembrance Sunday, with all information and updates provided on our Facebook page.

Pumpkin Picking and Animal Park fun
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 16:00
Join us for Pumpkin Picking and Animal Park fun this autumn! From 11th October (weekends only) and every day from 18th October – 2nd November, enjoy the ultimate family day out.
Your Animal Park ticket includes access to our Pumpkin Patch – just choose your perfect pumpkin to purchase and take home. Wander through rows of autumn pumpkins, snap those all-important seasonal photos, and then head into the park to meet our adorable animals.
With plenty of outdoor fun, fresh air, and photo opportunities, it’s the ideal half-term activity for families, friends, and little adventurers. Don’t miss out on a magical autumn day!
When:
Weekends from 11th October
Every day from 18th October – 2nd November
What’s included:
Entry to the Animal Park
Access to the Pumpkin Patch (pumpkins sold separately)
Family fun, seasonal vibes, and adorable animals!
Book your tickets today and make unforgettable autumn memories!

Go Bats for Belvoir Trail
2025-10-18 - 2025-11-02
Halloween at Belvoir Castle – The Count Fangula Trail Awaits! 👻
This October, families are invited to step into a world of Halloween magic at Belvoir Castle, where history meets hauntingly good fun for all ages during the school holidays.
From Saturday 18th October, the castle grounds will come alive for two full weeks of seasonal delights. Little ones follow the new ‘Go Bats for Belvoir trail’ through the Adventure Playground, picking up clues among the trees to win a prize. Inside the Castle there will be seasonal craft sessions and a chance snuggle up with a mug of hot chocolate for story time.
At the Animal Park, say hi to furry friends which will open every day during October half term, giving visitors the chance to meet family favourites like Stu the Calf, while enjoying the crisp autumn air and the countryside vistas. Families can also explore the pumpkin patch in the Animal Farm, to select their favourite to take home.
As well as the regular Castle tours, during October visitors can also join special Halloween tours which explore the spookier elements of the regency Castle. Run by the Castle’s expert tour guides, visitors will hear everything about the ghosts that roam the Castle’s halls at night.
Tickets for the Castle, Gardens and Playground can be purchased online for £23.40 for adults and £9 for children. A separate ticket is required for the Animal Park, which is £4.50 per person, with under threes entering for free.
Tickets to pumpkin pitching in the Pumpkin Patch will be available during the weekends from 11th October and throughout the October half-term holidays.
Upgrade Your Visit
Make your day even more spellbinding:
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating – carve or paint your own spooky masterpiece
📖 Storytime with a Friendly Witch – enjoy enchanting tales and a cosy hot chocolate
To book tickets, review dates for the tours and crafts sessions, as well as checking opening hours, please visit: www.belvoircastle.com.

Pork Pie Workshops with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
2025-10-17 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

17th October
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

Stockyard Melton Mowbray Friday Farmers Market
2025-10-17 08:00 - 12:00
Friday is our farmers market run by Scarborough Fare every week from 8 am until 12 pm. This market is a more condensed version of our Tuesday market with fresh, flavoursome ingredients direct from the source. Come along to support local farmers, reduce your food miles, and discover the true taste of the season. Whether you are planning a special meal, stocking up for the week, or simply seeking inspiration, Friday’s Farmers Market at The Stockyard is a feast for the senses and a celebration of local produce.
We also welcome a few antique and hardware stalls to diversify the market and encourage any other vendors to contact us for more details on obtaining a table.

Melton Town Tuesday Market
2025-10-14 08:00 - 15:00
Market Place, in the centre of Melton, is where our Melton Town Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday. With a huge variety of fresh food, herbs, spices, toys, gifts, and curios to choose from, we really do have something for everyone.
Rain or shine, our wonderful market traders are there every week, bringing the finest of the region’s produce and goods to Melton Mowbray. This is shopping at its best!

Booking a stall is simple: click on the button below and complete the enquiry form to download Melton Mowbray Town Estates market trader application pack.
Once this has been completed and returned one of the team will contact you.
https://meltonmowbraytownestate.com/street-markets/

Stockyard Melton Mowbray Tuesday Market
2025-10-14 07:00 - 13:00
Our Tuesday market takes place from 7 am until 1 pm every week at the Stockyard site with free entry to the public. This market extends the Melton Mowbray town centre market that trades on the same day just a short walk away. Soak up our most bustling market day, chat with our friendly vendors, and find unique items. For vendors, it costs from £25 per table with an added £10 for any excess tables required. We always encourage new traders to join our friendly and supportive community.
While you are here pay a visit to our Tavern Bar & Café, open from 7 am until 3 pm, known for its cosy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious locally sourced food.

March House Farm Pumpkin Picking Madness
2025-10-11 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00
Pick your own Pumpkins at March House Farm from 11th-31st October.

Free to enter, you only pay for what you pick. Get your wellies ready for a stroll through the fields and grab that perfect pumpkin
With a new route and the Barn of Pumpkin madness

Landslide Fleetwood Mac Tribute
2025-10-10 20:00 - 23:30
We heard Rumours that Landslide, one of the top Fleetwood Mac tribute bands in the UK, will perform at The Stockyards Banqueting Suite on Friday 10th October.
Their performance is something that you Don’t Stop thinking of. Consisting of five experienced musicians with decades of experience, Landslide will take you through a carefully curated journey of Fleetwood Mac’s expansive discography, featuring both iconic hits and hidden gems. This show is what every Fleetwood Mac fan’s Dreams are made of.
You can purchase tickets here:
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leicester/Stockyard—Melton-Mowbray-Market/Landslide-Fleetwood-Mac-tribute-band-at-Stockyard/40710150/?sktag=14871

Addams Family Young@Part Youth Production
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-11
RARE Productions, a renowned name in the world of youth theatre, is coming to Melton with The Addams Family Young@Part
Show Synopsis:
The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Show Dates:
Thurs 9th October – 7.30pm
Fri 10th October – 7.30pm
Sat 11th Oct – 2pm & 6.30pm
Ticket Link: https://meltontheatre-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173666486
RARE Productions:
RARE Productions is a youth musical theatre company that provides opportunities for young people ages 8-21 years old to perform in full-scale musical productions in professional theatres across the UK. We strive to make being part of a RARE show a great experience for all cast members. From the very first rehearsal to the last live performance, the emphasis is on teamwork, fun and friendships, whilst learning new skills and performance techniques. See www.rareproductions.co.uk for even more information and our auditions.

Melton Mowbray Guided History Trail
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00
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.

East Midlands Food Festival 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 2025-10-05 16:00
It’s time for the annual East Midlands Food Festival!
The Food Festival has been going for 21 years and is a showcase of food from across the East Midlands and beyond.

With around 200 stalls from the East Midlands and beyond, a Food Theatre with professional chefs, a Kids Food Zone and street food dishes from around the world, the festival is a wonderful day out for the whole family.

Famed for its artisan producers of cheese, pies, charcuterie, chocolate and all sorts of goodies, the festival is one of the largest UK regional food festivals. A number of them offer tasters to tempt you to buy. The festival also boasts and array of drink producers from cider and beer to the strong spirits such as artisan gin and whisky.

So many amazing food and drink producers with delicious samples, demos, workshops and more, all at Stockyard Melton Mowbray

All of these stands are under cover and so accessible whatever the weather.
Tickets £7. Kids 16 and under are free.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate during the Festival For advance tickets click here (Eventbrite)
Wheelchair friendly site (no steps/stairs)
Disabled parking next to event entrance (Gate 4 Scalford Road)
Sorry No Dogs allowed (except service dogs)
Contact organizer for special rates and parking for groups and coaches.

Pork Pie Workshops with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
2025-10-03 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

3rd October
17th October
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

Extreme Scream Park
2025-10-03 - 2025-11-07
BRACE YOURSELF FOR XTREME SCREAM AT TWINLAKES PARK!
The ultimate Halloween experience in the UK – Xtreme Scream Park Returns
This October, Xtreme Scream promises an unforgettable experience where fright meets fun in a spectacular festival of entertainment. With a brand-new attraction debuting this year, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the ultimate horror experience featuring seven spine-chilling scare mazes and haunts designed to test bravery and thrill the senses.
Xtreme Scream offers more than just scares, providing an electrifying atmosphere with live actors, street theatre, and phenomenal performances from stilt walkers and fire breathers. This captivating environment ensures entertainment throughout the night. The event also features a variety of food options, from delicious savory dishes to tempting sweet treats, along with a fully stocked bar for guests to unwind between the scares.
Attendees can look forward to a full evening of entertainment, complete with live music, exhilarating rides, and plenty of laughs. The standout scare attractions boast world-class theming, transporting guests to a realm of thrills and chills that will have their hearts racing with delight and fear.
Designed for those aged 14 and over, Xtreme Scream promises a night filled with excitement, screams, and unforgettable memories. Taking place on various dates throughout October, this ultimate celebration of fright and fun is an adventure not to be missed. Gather the bravest friends and prepare for a thrilling experience at Xtreme Scream!
