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Vintage Market and 1940s Weekend Bring Buzz to Melton Mowbray

May 15, 2025 10:51 am Published by Comments Off on Vintage Market and 1940s Weekend Bring Buzz to Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray was transported back in time on the weekend of 10th and 11th May as the town celebrated the ever-popular 1940s Melton Mowbray Weekend, with this year’s event bigger and better than ever, thanks to the addition of the...


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The Pavilion in the Park: Refreshments Return to Play Close

May 9, 2025 4:05 pm Published by Comments Off on The Pavilion in the Park: Refreshments Return to Play Close

Refreshments are back in Play Close Park, thanks to our new partnership with Connells Leisure & Outdoor Catering. It’s been two years since the original Pavilion Café was closed for safety, and we know how much visitors have missed having...


May Day Bank Holiday and VE Day celebrations a success

May 8, 2025 12:39 pm Published by Comments Off on May Day Bank Holiday and VE Day celebrations a success

We were delighted to host a joyful May Day Festival on Saturday, 3rd May 2025, celebrating spring, community, and local tradition in the heart of the town. Held in the Market Place, the event welcomed visitors of all ages with...


Melton Mowbray Town Estate unveils the new look Melton Town Market.

May 7, 2025 9:30 am Published by Comments Off on Melton Mowbray Town Estate unveils the new look Melton Town Market.

After months of planning and development, we were proud to unveil the refreshed Melton Town Market on Saturday, 4th May. With a new name and a bold new look, this project marks an exciting new chapter for our historic market....


What an Egg-cellent Day – Thank You, Melton!

April 25, 2025 9:05 am Published by Comments Off on What an Egg-cellent Day – Thank You, Melton!

Wow – we’re still buzzing from the success of our very first Great Melton Easter Egg Hunt! The event completely sold out all 200 tickets well before Easter Weekend, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support from...


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New Act announced for Melton Pop Festival: Glenn Owen as Bruno Mars

April 17, 2025 5:32 pm Published by Comments Off on New Act announced for Melton Pop Festival: Glenn Owen as Bruno Mars

The countdown to Melton’s biggest pop celebration is officially on, and the excitement just got dialled up another notch! Organisers of the Melton Pop Festival are thrilled to announce a spectacular new addition to the headline line-up: Glenn Owen as...


A Seamless Season Opener for FootGolf at Sysonby Acres

April 11, 2025 2:05 pm Published by Comments Off on A Seamless Season Opener for FootGolf at Sysonby Acres

The 2025 FootGolf season teed off in style at Sysonby Acres over the weekend of April 6th and 7th, with two back-to-back events drawing players from across the country. Saturday hosted the Regional Tour Super Cup, followed by The BIG...


Holland’s Fun Fair Joins Easter Fun at Play Close Park!

April 9, 2025 1:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Holland’s Fun Fair Joins Easter Fun at Play Close Park!

Melton Mowbray Town Estate welcomes Holland’s Fun Fair to Play Close Park this Easter! From Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st of April, the park will come alive with colour, excitement and classic family fun as part of our Easter Celebrations....


3-year landscaping plan for Melton’s parks begins

April 2, 2025 10:33 am Published by Comments Off on 3-year landscaping plan for Melton’s parks begins

Melton Mowbray Town Estate has embarked on a three-year rolling plan to revitalise and restore its parks under the direction of head landscape gardener, Andi Henton. “We’ve got our sights set on consistent, noticeable improvements,” said Andi, “We’ve begun with...


New Town Centre Vintage Market Joins Melton Mowbray’s 1940s Weekend

April 1, 2025 12:30 pm Published by Comments Off on New Town Centre Vintage Market Joins Melton Mowbray’s 1940s Weekend

Melton Mowbray’s hugely popular 1940s Weekend is set to be bigger than ever in 2025 with the introduction of a brand-new Vintage Market, hosted by Melton Mowbray Town Estate in the town centre on 10th and 11th May. Taking place...


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James Richards Circus Returns to Melton Mowbray!

August 30, 2024 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on James Richards Circus Returns to Melton Mowbray!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the James Richards Circus to Melton Mowbray for a four-day extravaganza at Play Close Park! Get ready for a week of thrills, spills, and laughter under the Big Top from Thursday, September 5th...