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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 inviting you over more often than ever before. We have curated a season celebrating the...
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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 is to improve the quality of our existing markets by inviting fresh traders and introducing...
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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 the Market Manager, you will be the face of our markets, responsible for everything from...
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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, the full lineup adds the London Song Suffragettes residency, who will be joining us for...
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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 2:00 pm. Whether you want to try your hand at making a flower crown or...
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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 local community, packed with surprises, treats, and plenty of Easter magic. What’s happening on the...
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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 out of retirement since he concluded his international touring career, coinciding with the 25th anniversary...
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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 on the Acoustic Stage at Country on the Eye! Situated right in the heart of...
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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 response blew us away. Seeing over 1,800 of you dancing together in Play Close Park...
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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 13 June 2026, the festival celebrates original artists from the UK and the US, combining...
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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 assembly of food and gift traders the town has seen since the pandemic. Set to...
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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 importantly, you, for all your support. Winners will be announced at the end of November…...
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