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Wake Up the Town! Our 2026 Events Calendar is here.

March 30, 2026 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Wake Up the Town! Our 2026 Events Calendar is here.

At Melton Mowbray Town Estate, we’ve been busy behind the scenes, and we are finally ready to share what we have in store for 2026. We’ve always seen our parks as the town’s “outdoor living room,” and this year, we’re...


Welcome to the New ‘Super Saturdays’ Markets!

March 25, 2026 4:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Welcome to the New ‘Super Saturdays’ Markets!

We are thrilled to unveil our new Super Saturday schedule for 2026! In close partnership with the Melton BID, we have reimagined our monthly Saturday offering into a series of high-quality, themed events running from April through October. Our goal...


Opportunity: Market Manager for Melton Mowbray Town Estate

March 23, 2026 12:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Opportunity: Market Manager for Melton Mowbray Town Estate

Melton Mowbray Town Estate is seeking a dynamic, motivated Market Manager to lead, grow, and manage our historic weekly markets. This is a brand-new, permanent role critical to the development of our local economy and community services. The role As...


Country on the Eye: Full lineup announced

March 19, 2026 4:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Country on the Eye: Full lineup announced

The Melton Mowbray Town Estate is proud to host the inaugural Country on the Eye festival in June 2026, bringing two days of country music to the historic setting of Play Close Park. In addition to the acts already announced,...


Join Us for the 2026 May Day Festival!

March 16, 2026 11:59 am Published by Comments Off on Join Us for the 2026 May Day Festival!

Spring has officially arrived, and we are celebrating in style! Join us on Saturday, 2nd May, for the Melton Mowbray Town Estate May Day Festival. We are transforming Market Place into a hub of traditional fun between 11:00 am and...


The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Hop over to New Park for The Great Easter Egg Hunt!

March 9, 2026 10:30 am Published by Comments Off on Hop over to New Park for The Great Easter Egg Hunt!

Join us on Saturday, 4th April 2026, for a fun-filled family adventure! We are thrilled to welcome you to The Great Easter Egg Hunt at New Park. From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, we’ve planned an unforgettable day for our...


Bob Cheevers

Americana icon Bob Cheevers to break retirement for exclusive UK performance at Country On The Eye

March 6, 2026 1:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Americana icon Bob Cheevers to break retirement for exclusive UK performance at Country On The Eye

The organisers of the Country On The Eye Festival, 12th to 13th June, have confirmed that Emmy-winning songwriter Bob Cheevers will return to the stage this summer for an exclusive, one-off European appearance. The performance marks Cheevers’ first time stepping...


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Play at Country on the Eye: Acoustic Stage Sign-Ups Now Open!

February 18, 2026 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Play at Country on the Eye: Acoustic Stage Sign-Ups Now Open!

Do you have what it takes to captivate a crowd with just a guitar and a microphone? We are delighted to announce that Country on the Eye is now accepting applications for artists and bands to join its inaugural line-up...


The rhythm returns: Why we’re bringing Melton Ska Fest back for 2026

February 12, 2026 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on The rhythm returns: Why we’re bringing Melton Ska Fest back for 2026

At Melton Mowbray Town Estate, we have always believed that our parks are more than just green spaces—they are the heart of our community. Last year, we took a leap of faith with the inaugural Melton Ska Fest, and the...


Country on the Eye: A New Music Festival Comes to Play Close Park

January 21, 2026 2:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Country on the Eye: A New Music Festival Comes to Play Close Park

The Melton Mowbray Town Estate is proud to host the inaugural Country on the Eye festival in June 2026, bringing two days of country music to the historic setting of Play Close Park. Taking place on Friday 12 and Saturday...


The Melton Team in Victorian attire

Record Breaker! Melton Victorian Christmas Fair sells out to over 90 food and gift traders

November 18, 2025 9:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Record Breaker! Melton Victorian Christmas Fair sells out to over 90 food and gift traders

The Melton Mowbray Town Estate is thrilled to announce a historic milestone for the Melton Victorian Christmas Fair: the market has officially sold out of all trader pitches! This achievement guarantees an incredible line-up for visitors and marks the biggest...


Melton Ska Fest shortlisted for national award.

November 3, 2025 10:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Melton Ska Fest shortlisted for national award.

Melton Ska Fest 2025 has been shortlisted for the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) Small Event of the Year Award! We want to take a moment to thank you, the bands, suppliers, and partners that made it possible. And most...