Groups and Coach Travel
Welcome to Melton Mowbray – Made for Memorable Group Days Out
Planning a group trip or coach tour? Melton Mowbray offers the perfect blend of warm welcomes, easy access, and unforgettable experiences. From iconic food heritage to countryside escapes, bustling markets and charming tearooms, Melton has everything you need for a smooth, enjoyable and inspiring group visit.
Whether you’re organising a club outing, arranging travel for a tour company or curating a bespoke itinerary for special-interest groups, we’re here to help you make it exceptional.
For a Limited time Brockleby’s Pie shop is offering FREE lunch for the Driver and Free cuppa for your passengers. Email our team for a voucher.
Download our latest Group Travel Guide to explore top attractions, accommodation, walking routes, food experiences and more for groups in Melton, Leicester and Leicestershire – tailored specifically for group organisers.
Download the Group Travel Guide
Group-Friendly attractions in Melton
Experience the Best of Melton – The Nation’s Rural Capital of Food – with venues and experiences that welcome groups of all sizes.
Use the Suggested Group Itinerary below to discover Melton Mowbray through a curated full-day plan designed especially for coach groups, clubs, tour operators and community organisations.
Taste the Town’s Foodie Heritage
Start your journey in the historic market town, the third oldest in England, and dive straight into its famous food stories age.
Option A: Pork Pie Experience
Visit the iconic Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, the oldest pie shop in England, where groups can book a hands-on Pork Pie Experience — a true slice of local tradition.
Option B: Hidden Food Tours
Join Hidden Food Tours, a boutique guided taste walk exploring local venues and artisan producers. Over three hours, enjoy pairings of regional food and drink while hearing the stories behind some of Britain’s best-loved delicacies.
Option C: Brockleby’s Pie-Making Workshop
Roll up your sleeves for a fun, hands-on workshop at Brockleby’s where your group can hand-raise traditional pork pies. Includes the history of Brockleby’s and Melton’s pork pie heritage. Lunch or afternoon tea upgrades available.
Explore Heritage, Markets & Brewing
Melton is equally beloved for its vibrant market culture and historic charm.
Stroll through Melton’s Tuesday Market, a lively weekly tradition featuring local produce, artisan goods and classic market-town charm. The market runs from 8am to 3pm, making it an ideal stop for coach groups looking to soak up authentic market town character.
Stockyard Melton Mowbray & Round Corner Brewing
Discover the energy of Stockyard Melton Mowbray, home to the livestock and farmers markets and the award-winning Round Corner Brewing, where groups can enjoy guided brewery tours and tastings.
Step into the town’s rich social and economic history at Melton Carnegie Museum, home to exhibitions on Stilton cheese, pork pie heritage and the evolution of local rural trades — all housed in the beautifully preserved 1905 Carnegie Library building with modern, accessible galleries. It’s an ideal stop for history lovers, special-interest groups and anyone wanting authentic insight into Melton’s heritage. Open 10:00 – 16:30 Tuesday to Saturday.
Heritage or Countryside Escape
Option A: HistoryFare Tour
Take a walk-through-history with a guided HistoryFare Tour, sharing stories like “Paint the Town Red” across 1,000 years of heritage.
Option B: Belvoir Castle
Take a short drive to the magnificent Belvoir Castle — famed for its spectacular regency interiors featured in major TV and film productions, including Netflix’s The Crown. Groups can enjoy guided tours, formal gardens inspired by Capability Brown, and boutique shopping at the Belvoir Retail Village.
Perfect Pit Stops – Tea, Treats & Shopping
Round off your day with a relaxing stop at one of Melton’s group-friendly venues:
Wymondham Windmill
Wymondham Windmill is a picture-perfect 200-year-old heritage site with windmill, woodland walks, boutique shops and a cosy tearoom serving home-cooked meals, pastries and cream teas. Ideal for leisurely lunches or afternoon tea. Group bookings are welcome with advance arrangement.
Gates Garden Centre
Gates Garden Centre is one of Leicestershire’s best-known destination garden centres—offering extensive retail areas, a farm shop, seasonal displays and delicious dining in the Garden Restaurant or Courtyard Coffee Shop.
A popular choice all year round, especially during the festive season.
Group bookings welcome with advance arrangement.
Ferneley’s Dairy Barn
Ferneley’s Dairy Barn is a warm and welcoming farm café known for its homemade ice cream crafted from milk produced onsite. Enjoy hearty breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and countryside views. With indoor/outdoor seating and a function room available, it’s an excellent stop for coach groups.
Group bookings welcome with advance arrangement.
Ideal for overnight stays or multi-day itineraries:
