Melton Mowbray Holidays Guide

Thinking of taking a self-catering holiday in Melton Mowbray and want to find out what this town has to offer?  Let us help guide you on the sights and attractions of Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area of the Vale of Belvoir. 

 

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So What Does Melton Mowbray Offer Visitors?

Visit the attractive market town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire and book a country cottage stay.  Surrounded by beautiful rural farmlands, Melton Mowbray has a strong association with country life and the production of fine foods.  Melton Mowbray’s cheese is famous up and down the country for its quality and taste, as are the pork pies.
 

Reasons to visit Melton Mowbray include:

• The town's fine historical architecture,
   
• Explore the local countryside,
   
• Visit Nearby Attractions and Places of Interest

 

More About the Attractive Market Town of Melton Mowbray

Visit the attractive market town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire and book a country cottage stay.  Surrounded by beautiful rural farmlands, Melton Mowbray has a strong association with country life and the production of fine foods.  Melton Mowbray’s cheese is famous up and down the country for its quality and taste, as are the pork pies.  

 

Historical Architecture in Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray is rich in historical architecture too.  The town has a number of interesting historical buildings including a church with an impressive 100 foot tower.  The town has its own Tourist Information Centre, its own country park, which covers a total of 140 acres of parklands and includes a lake, football pitches and play areas for children.  The country park is just 10 minute walk from the town centre and guided walks can be arranged with the ranger by arrangement.

 

Explore the Scenic Leicestershire Countryside near Melton Mowbray 

For wonderful views over the surrounding hills, valleys and fields, why not visit Burrough Hill Country Park and climb to the top of the hill where there is a well preserved iron age hill fort.  There are also nature trails, woodlands and great opportunities to spot birdlife and other wildlife such as hares and deer.

 

 

 

Visit Nearby Places of Interest and Attractions close to Melton Mowbray

In terms of nearby attractions, there is plenty to see and do near Melton Mowbray.

• For family fun then why not visit Twinlakes Theme Park near Melton Mowbray.  There are a number of rides for thrill-seekers at this park as well as opportunities for children to meet typical farmyard animals at Red Rooster Zoo Farm. There is also a falconry centre.
   
• Rutland Water is an easy 13 mile drive away from Stamford and is known for its nature reserve, wildlife, boat rides, cycling and walking trails.
   
• The charming market town of Stamford is just 21 miles away with its many tea shops, pub and parklands.  With elegant stone-buildings and beautiful parks, Stamford is a great place to visit for a day out.
   
• Sherwood Forest, with is wonderful forest walks is only around an hour’s drive from Melton Mowbray.
   
• Stamford and Burghley House in Lincolnshire for deer park, stately Elizabethan home, walks, charming stone town and more,
   
• Lincoln with its good selection of shops and restaurants, magnificent cathedral and castle, is well worth a visit for a day out.

 

 

Have the Best of Times in Melton Mowbray

Whether you are visiting for the day or want to stay for a short break of a few days, Melton Mowbray is a charming Leicestershire town with ample shops and restaurants.  From theme parks to Rutland water and other fine towns like Stamford, there is plenty to keep visitors entertained in this part of Leicestershire and nearby.