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13/08/2024

, you're in for a special treat with two new films added to your cinematic open-air adventure at Play Close Park.

🎬 18 August - "Wonka", the 2023 comedy fantasy starring Timothee Chalamet!
Film begins at 5 pm.
🎬 24 August - "Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)"
Film begins at 4 pm.

Everyone's invited, and it's FREE to attend courtesy of Melton Mowbray Town Estate! Remember to bring your comfiest camping chairs, snuggly blankets, and squishiest cushions for the ultimate movie night under the open sky.

This is a weather-dependent event! Please refer to updates from Melton Mowbray Town Estate.

13/08/2024

🥾🥾 Next HistoryFare ‘Painting the Town Red’ guided walking tour departs Saturday 17th August. Book your place below 👇

Melton Mowbray became famous for the phrase "Painting the Town Red" due to an incident on the 6th April 1837 when the marquis of Waterford and a few of his mates decided to literally paint the town red after spending the day at Croxton races.

If you want to find out more about the story, the character and the places involved in this famous event in Meltons history, then why not join me this Saturday 17th August for a 2 hour guided walk around the town centre.

https://historyfare.co.uk/events/painting-the-town-red-walking-tour-3/

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11/08/2024

A fantastic competition to enjoy in the Play Close this weekend as Melton hosts The British and Irish Tug of War Championships!

Today sees International competitions with teams from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland competing to determine who will become the best of the British and Irish Nations for 2024.

Sunday sees the open club competition with tug of war clubs from all over the UK and Ireland taking part.

A full programme of events can be found 👇
http://www.tugofwar.co.uk/2024-british-and-irish-outdoor-championships

Pop down and cheer them all on this weekend!

09/08/2024

🎪 It's time to make hay while the sun shines! 🌞 Whether you're into circus magic or outdoor tugs-of-war, this weekend in and around is bursting with excitement!

Catch the final act under the big top Gates Garden Centre this weekend and soak in the wonder of Cirquoise before it disappears into thin air. Hurry and grab your tickets for a weekend full of jaw-dropping performances and memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the fun! Book now before it's lights out!

Here's the rundown:
🥙 Friday: Ferneley's Late Night Opening from 4pm-8pm, with special guests thetravellingtaverna & millsonsbars
💪 Saturday: Stockyard Saturday from 12pm-4pm Stockyard Melton Mowbray, and Day 1 of the British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships at Play Close Park from 9am-6pm
🍎 Sunday: Day 2 of the Tug of War Championships at Play Close. Dive into Summer Out in the Orchard with Cidentro, where you can even join an Orchard Talk & Cider Tasting tour guided by the cider maker. Secure your spot now. Wrap up the weekend with a Summer Bands Concert featuring The Croft Silver Band at the Bandstand, New Park at 2:45 pm. 🎶🌳

Don't miss out on the summer fun in ! Find out more by clicking here https://bit.ly/3SJXQ8V

06/08/2024

The Neil Diamond Songbook is hitting Melton Theatre on Saturday, August 17, 2024!

Tickets: £28.00 (Full) £26.00 (Concessions OAPS/Under16's/Student) Inc booking fee.
https://meltontheatre-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173639317

Join a specular tribute celebrating the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.

This spectacular production will whisk you through 50 years of his musical magic.
From the Bang Years to the now, this electrifying live performance will have you belting out classics like Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America, and a whole lot more. Let's rock 'n roll!

06/08/2024

🌞 Looking for the perfect late summer getaway? Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, offers a blend of rural charm and modern comfort. Whether you’re after luxury, adventure, or coziness, we’ve got you covered! 🏡✨

The Grange Caravan Park Camping:
Embrace the great outdoors with spacious pitches, essential amenities, and a family-friendly atmosphere. 🏕️🌳

Northfield Farm Shop & Butchery :
Experience farm life with cozy cottages and glamping pods. Don’t miss the artisanal cheeses and farm tours! 🧀🐄

Sysonby Knoll Hotel and Restaurant:
Enjoy historic charm in an Edwardian house with beautiful gardens and locally-sourced meals. 🏰🌸

Ragdale Hall Spa:
Indulge in luxury with top-notch wellness programs, thermal spa rooms, and a rooftop infinity pool. 💆‍♀️🧖‍♂️

Stapleford Park Country House hotel:
Live like royalty in a historic mansion with fine dining, a spa, and outdoor activities. 🎯🏌️‍♀️

Explore these amazing options for your stay and make your summer unforgettable! 🌞🍃

🔗 Read the blog and find more great places to stay: https://discovermelton.com/summer-places-to-stay

05/08/2024

🛶 Paddle Slots this Week! 🛶 5TH - 11TH AUG ✨

Don’t forget it’s 🛶🍕 PIZZA & PADDLE 🍕🛶 this Friday - limited spaces remaining, all hired craft are fully booked! If you’re not paddling, you’re still welcome to come and pop by for some Pizza or treats at the Cafe!

(KP) Kids Paddle Play
(KT) Kids Kayak Trail

🎂 Few Birthday Paddles booked this week! Get in contact to book your child’s Birthday paddle party! 🥳

🍰☕️ Frisby Lakes Cafe

Book a slot to paddle this week! ⬇️
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01/08/2024

🎬Get set for an epic summer movie extravaganza under the twinkling stars this August! 🎬
First up, dive into the magic of "The Greatest Showman," then blast off into a galaxy far, far away with the classic "Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope" on Saturday, August 3rd. Join us at Play Close Park for a double movie treat:

🌳4:00 pm - The Greatest Showman
🌳8:00 pm - Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope

Everyone's invited, and it's FREE to attend courtesy of Melton Mowbray Town Estate! Just remember to bring your comfiest camping chairs, snuggly blankets, and squishiest cushions for the ultimate movie night under the open sky.

This is a weather-dependent event! Please refer to updates from Melton Mowbray Town Estate

30/07/2024

A bumper weekend in & around Melton Mowbray...

Friday 02August – Sunday 04August

1️⃣ Street Food Friday from 5pm
2️⃣ Pie & Spirt Fest, Saturday & Sunday August, 🥧10am-4pm at Stockyard Melton Mowbray
3️⃣ Summer Melton Folk Festival across 16 venues on both Saturday & Sunday, 🍻🎻11am-11pm
4️⃣ Vintage Craft & Artisan Market, plus Classic Car Meet returns Sunday, 10am-4pm
5️⃣ Summer Bands Concerts – The Syston Band – Bandstand, New Park at 02:45pm 🌳

25/07/2024

Get your taste buds ready! Mark your calendars for 🥧PieFest & 🍸SpiritsFest

📆 3 & 4 Aug
⏰10am-4pm daily
📌Stockyard, Melton Mowbray. LE13 1JY
🎟Tickets £5. Kids 16 & under are free.

A haven for Pie enthusiasts. Melton Mowbray pays homage to the nation’s favourite dish. UK PieFest serves up a delicious array of pies in all shapes, sizes and flavours ranging from hot to cold, sweet to savoury, and meaty to vegan, this festival is a utopia for pie lovers.

Hobnob with renowned pie makers, including previous winners of the British Pie Awards, who offer demos, workshops and talks. From hands-on pie-making lessons to sampling award-winning creations you don’t want to miss.

Plus, you’ll get to interact directly with producers, ensuring a genuine foodie experience.

There’s more! If you’re a fan of Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Rum, liqueurs or just about any other drink, then SpirtFest is calling your name. This festival is your chance to sip away on your favourite tipple, whether it’s on-site or to take away. Cheers to that!

23/07/2024

🌞 Come and explore the Markets in Melton Mowbray.
There are bargains to be found at every turn, so don't miss out!

19/07/2024

🎪🎭 Cirquoise at Gates Garden Centre 🌳🌻

From Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August, the Big Top is at Gates.

Bring the whole family and be amazed and astounded by the skills of Cirquoise, a new style family circus with all the acts we love – from laughter-filled clowns to death-defying acrobatics, breathtaking jugglers, and awesome contortionists.

Book Tickets here
https://www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/product/cirquoise/

18/07/2024

⭐️⭐️Unveiling Discover Melton's Best Kept Secrets!⭐️⭐️

Indulge in delightful experiences Wymondham Windmill – a cherished hidden treasure in Melton. 💚

Explore charming shops and enchanting activities, or take a leisurely stroll through the woods. Ideal for those seeking a serene tea experience surrounded by heritage.
Don't miss out on the Windmill breakfast bap!

The new kids' menu offers a variety of scrumptious, top-notch dishes like homemade mini mac & cheese, Belgian waffles, and 100% chicken breast goujons. Bring your whole family and savor these delectable new dishes!

🌳 For a serene rural escape, discover five beautifully equipped pitches with electric hookups and onsite water, providing breathtaking views of the historic village of Wymondham, Leicestershire, and the Rutland countryside.

Alternatively, retreat to the beautifully furnished one-bedroom cottage nestled within the windmill's picturesque grounds.

17/07/2024

Magical evening under the stars for a FREE screening of the blockbuster film "Barbie"!
Bring your friends and family, camping chairs, and cushions, and enjoy a host of stars in this hugely entertaining box office smash hit!

📍Play Close Park July 19

🎬Admission is free, and the film begins at 9 pm.
🎬Watch the film on GoCinema's giant inflatable projection screen!
🎬With themed refreshments you'll have everything you need to enjoy a wonderful evening of open-air cinema!

This is a weather-dependent event! Please refer to updates from Melton Mowbray Town Estate

16/07/2024

Tuesday is market day in Melton Mowbray, featuring an excellent choice of independent shops, cafes and restaurants ready to welcome you.
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12/07/2024

🌞 Top Kid-Friendly Spots in Melton Mowbray from bubble-filled parks to thrilling adventures at Twinlakes Park 🗺

🎭 Cirquoise at Gates from 26th July
⛳️ ‘DiscGolf’ or 'Footgolf'? Give it a shot at Melton's Sysonby Acres!
🏛 Melton Carnegie Museum, seven weeks of fantastic fun filled summer craft activities. Including Bubbles in the Park – Mon 15th July at 10am – at the Band Stand.
🎢 Twinlakes Park - The ultimate day of fun with rides and adventures galore! Tackle , and unwind in luxury glamping pods. Come rain or shine this is a great place to stay while you .
🍧 Test your skills at Ferneley's 9-hole adventure golf course, then treat yourself to farm-fresh ice cream and milkshakes for the perfect day out!
🐷 Little Jacks Farm and Garden Centre is a family run children’s farm and garden centre situated on the outskirts of Bottesford.
🚣‍♂️ Engage in kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding led by Paddlesports Instructors at Frisby Lakes.
🏰Embark on epic adventures at Belvoir Castle Adventure Park, and zip down a pirate ship - all in a day's play! You can add it to the list of great days-out to enjoy.

🧳🎒Pack your sense of adventure this summer and get ready to !

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11/07/2024

Picnic in the Park - Come and join this FREE family day out🧺
🎟️Pre Book here: https://buytickets.at/whissendinefeastweek
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📣 FREE FAMILY DAY OUT 📣

Join us on Sunday for Picnic in the Park 🧺

Supporting Whissendine Feast Week, Stapleford Estate are hosting the final event of Feast Week 2024

We’ve got plenty for the whole family:

🚜 Tractor and trailer rides
🍦 Ferneley's ice cream on sale
☕️ Refreshments available to buy in The Haven
🎨 FREE face painting
🥏 Disc Golf
🎳 Outdoor garden games
🎟️ Raffle and Tombola
🐑 Activities and games for all ages

This event is FREE but pre booking is required: https://buytickets.at/whissendinefeastweek

🌤️ The weather is set to be warm and dry 🌤️

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10/07/2024

Listen to Ben Jackson, BBC Radio Leicester who joined Matt & Charla Hidden Food Tours on their Walking Food Tour in Melton Mowbray telling him about some of Melton Mowbray’s food history and what to expect on the tours.

NEXT HIDDEN FOOD WALKING TOUR DEPARTS 20TH JUL
Book your experience online at https://www.hiddenfoodtours.co.uk/ and gift vouchers are available for fellow food enthusiasts.
🥧 Remember to come hungry
🍺Explore four unique food and drink spots
🧀Tour lasts approximately 3 hours
ℹ️ Knowledgeable and friendly guides accompany you

Hidden Food Tours cater to all ages and offer an ideal setting to reconnect with friends!

Spread the word, come and learn about the history and the tastes of the Rural Capital of Food! 💚

10/07/2024

ℹ️ Uncover the Stories of Melton Mowbray...

Have you ever ‘painted the town red’ and did it make you wonder where the saying comes from?.... Bookings now being taken for the ‘Paint the Town Red’ walking tour on Saturday 17th August at 10am.

Or Join the Melton Mowbray Evening History Tour: 23rd Jul 2024, 6:00pm

Sign up below to avoid disappointment, £5per person
https://historyfare.co.uk/painting-the-town-red-walking-tour/

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09/07/2024

Tuesday marks market day in Melton Mowbray, offering fantastic array of independent shopping options and a variety cafes and restaurants eager to greet you.

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08/07/2024

⚽️ Football in the Park is back ⚽️
This Wednesday, 10th July 🙌

Outdoor screening of the semi finals between England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Netherlands 🇳🇱

⏱️ DJ from 7pm
🏟️ Kick off 8pm
📍Play Close Park, Melton Mowbray Town Estate

This is a FREE family friendly event with refreshments 🍺🥤🍷bouncy castle, face painting.

Bring your blankets, camping chairs and rugs.

Toilets available

04/07/2024

Looking for something to do this summer? Head over to Melton Mowbray - we've got loads planned!
Check out our latest blog which is crammed-full of events taking place this July and August ➡️ https://loom.ly/kiOlpsY

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Know of an event that's not listed on the Discover Melton website? Add it to the thread below 👇


📸 Images from Belvoir Castle, Round Corner Brewing, Gates Garden Centre, UK PieFest and Power In The Park

Also featured: Stockyard Melton Mowbray, Hidden Food Tours, Melton Mowbray Town Estate, Melton BID, Ferneley's, Twinlakes Park, Frisby Lakes Paddlesports

03/07/2024

Hidden Histories - Burrough Hill is Leicestershire's finest hill fort.

This Friday, join archaeologists John Thomas and Andy Hyam of University of Leicester Archaeological Services for a guided walk of Burrough Hill Iron Age Hillfort and hear the results of recent excavations. Part of the month long Leicestershire & Rutland Festival of Archaeology!

📅 Friday 5 July, 2pm
🗺Meet in the car park at Burrough Hill Country park, Somerby Road, Burrough on the Hill, LE14 2QZ
📍Car Parking £2.50, Adults £5, Children Free

Find the full programme of events here https://leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology/

The Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology is organised by the Leicestershire Fieldworkers and is part of ArchaeologyUK’s national Festival of Archaeology.

01/07/2024

🏟 ⚽️ Euros 2024 Outdoor Screening in the Park! 🏟 ⚽️
Melton Mowbray Town Estate invites all fans once again to a FREE outdoor screening of England's next match, quarter-final against Switzerland.
The game will be shown on a 16 meter LED screen in Play Close Park. 🌳

📅 : Saturday 6 July 2024
⏰ : Show time 4pm
⚽️ : Kick-Off 5 pm
Refreshments & toilets available.

29/06/2024

28/06/2024

This weekend in & around Melton Mowbray 🌞!
📍Friday
1️⃣ It's Soul Night & Vintage Car Meet. Head to Melton Market Place for Soul & Motown music 🍻 from 5pm to 10pm
2️⃣ Tipsy Golf Ferneley's Late night opening until 8pm 🍦⛳️
📍Saturday
3️⃣ Twinlakes Park splash-tastic waterpark! 💦 Open 10am - 5pm
4️⃣ Country Music Concert Belvoir Castle, 5pm. Few tickets remaining.
📍Sunday
5️⃣ Frisby Lakes Paddlesports SUP Taster session at 10am! 🏄
6️⃣ Summer Band Concerts - Rutland Concert band - New Park at 02:45pm 🌳
7️⃣ FREE screening of England's first knockout game in the UEFA European Football Championships in Play Close Park. Kick-Off 5pm ⚽

📣Don't Miss the next Melton Mowbray History guided walk - Tuesday 23rd July at 6pm. Book now to avoid disappointment ➡️https://historyfare.co.uk/

28/06/2024

✨ JUST ADDED! ✨

We’ve added an additional SUP Taster this Sunday (30th June) at 10am! 🏄🏄

Book Below ⬇️
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28/06/2024

Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket for our birthday party tomorrow night, 30 years of the Grange and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

FREE welcome drink included in the ticket price and below is our BBQ menu 🍖😍

Arrive from 6.30pm, food from 7pm, band at 8.30pm, last orders and close at 11.30pm 🎵

We still have some tickets left 👇🏻

https://thegrangegc.co.uk/product/summerbbqtickets/

Eat, relax and shop 7 days a week from the Grange 🍃🌺

🌍 www.thegrangegc.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 01664812012

26/06/2024

🧘 Kids Summer Yoga Tribe 🧘 Plus 🧘Teen Retreat🧘

Fun yoga day for kids & Teens focusing on mindful activities and exploring calming techniques for mental and physical wellbeing.

ℹ️ Ages 5 – 11
📅 5th August 9.30am – 3.30pm
📍 Waltham on the Wolds Village Hall

Teen Retreat with optional Paddlesport Hour!
ℹ️ Ages 11 -16
📅 8th August 9.30am – 3.30pm
📍 Frisby Lakes

To book contact Emma or Helen https://www.hdyoga.co.uk/
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