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Get Ready for a Spooktacular Night at the Hell-oween Fire Fest!
Melton Mowbray Town Estate is thrilled to announce Hell-oween Fire Fest at Play Close Park on Friday, 31st October 2025. Prepare for an unforgettable evening that combines the thrills of Halloween with the magic of Bonfire Night, offering a fantastic night out for the whole community. Rock Out with Live Music Headlining our stage for...
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Melton Ska Fest 2026 Date Announced
The Melton Mowbray Town Estate is pleased to announce the date for the second annual Melton Ska Fest, which will take place on Saturday, 25th July 2026. Following a highly successful and well-received inaugural event in 2025, the festival will return to bring a full day of live music and entertainment to the town once...
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First Melton Ska Fest a huge success.
We’re Still Buzzing! A Huge Thank You for Making the First Melton Ska Fest Incredible! Wow. Just… wow. We’re still catching our breath and reflecting on what was an absolutely incredible Saturday at the first-ever Melton Ska Fest. From the moment the gates opened until the last note from our headliners, Gladness rang out across...
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Melton Pop Festival wraps up with family fun and stellar feedback
The inaugural Melton Pop Festival ended on a high note at Play Close Park, drawing families and music-lovers with top-tier tribute acts, vibrant entertainment, and glowing audience feedback. A dedicated festival-goer praised the event on Facebook, calling it “great fun” and applauding the music tributes as “excellent—well done to all involved.” The Melton Mowbray Town...
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Weather Warning: Melton Popfest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow weather alerts for most of England, with Melton Mowbray expected to hit up to 31° on5. In these weather conditions, UKHSA has warned that people with pre-existing health conditions and those aged over 65 could be at higher health risks. Alongside the high temperatures, the public...
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Temporary closures for Melton Popfest
Melton Popfest 2025 is just around the corner, and to ensure public safety, several footpaths will be closed during the event. Additionally, several roadworks throughout Melton Mowbray, while not related to the Melton Mowbray Town Estate, may affect your experience. To keep things running as smoothly as possible, here’s all you need to know about...
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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 Melton Mowbray Vintage Market, hosted by the Melton Mowbray Town Estate. Thousands enjoyed a nostalgic...
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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 a place to grab a drink or snack while enjoying the park. The beautifully adapted...
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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 a vibrant mix of entertainment from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The festival featured traditional...
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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. We’ve given the market a vibrant design makeover, including new gazebos and stall covers to...
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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 the people of Melton Mowbray. When tickets went on sale back in January, we hoped...
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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 Bruno Mars. Taking place on Saturday 21st June 2025 at Play Close Park, the festival...
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