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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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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 Kick Off on Sunday. Both players and organisers hailed the weekend as a smooth and...
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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. With ridesand attractions for all ages, Holland’s Fun Fair brings a traditional fairground experience to...
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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 a major pruning and clearing programme, cutting back and removing invasive species and dead wood...
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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 in the Market Place, the Vintage Market will run alongside the 1940s Weekend’s packed programme...
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May Day Festival coming to Melton Market Place
Melton Mowbray Town Estate has announced it is holding a free-to-attend May Day Festival in the Market Place, on Saturday 3 May 2025. Families are invited to join the estate to fill the square with dancing, music and other entertainment and activities.
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