What s On in Melton Mowbray 2015 Events Calendar
Melton Mowbray Frost Fair Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February Family fun and entertainment in Melton Market lace during the half term break with a winter street fair. Times:...10.00am 4.00pm Admission:...Free Venue:...Melton Town Centre Tel:...01664 564559. February April Spring Rare Breeds Show (oultry & Waterfowl) Saturday 11th April Showcasing a complete range of oultry & Waterfowl from traditional pure bred to rare breeds. Sales and awards. Times:...9.30am onwards Admission:...Free Venue:...Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel:...01664 562971. Email: poultry@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk Easter Fun Fair Easter Week Times:...11.30am onwards Venue:...Melton lay Close Tel:...01664 564559. British ie Awards Wednesday 22nd April The world-renowned British ie Awards celebrates our Nation s love of pies. Each year, hundreds of pie producers enter the awards in the hopes of receiving a British ie Award accolade. Times:...10.00am to 5.00pm Venue:...St Mary s Church, Melton Mowbray Tel:...07943 535790. Email: info@britishpieawards.co.uk Website: www.britishpieawards.co.uk twitter@britishpies Facebook The British ie Awards
April continued... St Georges Day Service & arade Sunday 26th April arade through Melton Town Centre followed by a service at 1.00pm in St Mary s Church. Times:...12.15pm (arade) Venue:...St Mary s Church & Melton Town Centre Tel:...07513 953844.. Email: meltonscouts@gmail.com Website: www.porkpiescouts.org.uk 2015 Events Calendar Rutland - Melton International CiCle Classic (rofessional Road Race) Sunday 26th April Britain s longest running one day International cycle road race and arguably the biggest single day sporting event in the East Midlands. The event is unique in that it blends rough farm tracks along with wide highways along its 185 km route. Starts in Oakham with plenty of viewing points along the route. Times:...11.00am to 3.30pm Venue::...Oakham & Melton Mowbray Tel::...01572 787726. Email: colin.i.clews@btinternet.com Website: www.cicleclassic.co.uk May Artisan Cheese Fair Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May The UK s largest Cheese Fair with over 50 cheese makers from across the British Isles showcasing over 250 cheeses including some of the UK s rarest cheese. Other local produce including wines, breads, pickles and beer & of course the Melton Mowbray ork ie. Talks, tastings, demo s and entertainment. Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm (Groups welcome). Venue:...Exhibition Halls, Cattle Market, Scalford Road Admission:... 2.00 Tel:...07894 229499. Email: info@artisancheesefair.co.uk Website: www.artisancheesefair.co.uk
May continued... Melton Show & Festival Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May A two day show held in the beautiful Egerton ark. An exciting program of live entertainment, thrills and spills, and super attractions all geared to real family enjoyment. Times:...10.00am until Dusk Venue:...lay Close, Melton Mowbray Admission:... 5.00 Adults. (Groups Welcome) Tel:...07710 135395. Email: meltondays@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.meltonshowandfestival.co.uk 2015 Events Calendar June MC Carriage Driving Event at Belvoir Castle Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th June The 2nd event at this exciting new venue now includes a National Novice Qualifier Class. Marathon course of 12k through woodland tracks and field margins on the Belvoir Estate. Times:...9.30am to 5.30pm Venue:...Belvoir Castle Tel:...01630 661314. Email: soudley@tiscali.co.uk Website: www.midlandscarriagedriving.co.uk Stapleford Miniature Railway Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th June Featuring the Stapleford 10 ¼ Gauge Miniature Railway. Times:...10.00am onwards Venue:...Stapleford ark, Nr Melton Mowbray Admission:...Free / Train Rides extra Tel:...01664 851614 Email: fsmr_event@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.fsmr.org.uk
June continued... 2015 Events Calendar Stathern Festival Friday 12th to Sunday 21st June 10th & final festival! Great events including arty in the ark, Summer Ball, Gymkhana, 10K Race, Dog Shows, Live Entertainment and Caribbean Carnival. Visit the website for dates and information. Times:...Various Venue:...Stathern, Nr Melton Mowbray Email: stathernfestival@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.stathernfestival.com Midsummer Music Festival Friday 26th June Open air music festival for all the family with live music, hog roast, vintage & classic cars & bar. Times:...5.00pm onwards Venue:...Market lace, Melton Mowbray Admission...FREE Tel:...01664 480234. Email: juliet@keep463.co.uk Melton Country Fair Sunday 28th June A truly traditional Country Fair in the magnificent Town Estates ark in the centre of Melton offering a full day of countryside fun. Speciality food & craft markets with interactive demonstrations, heritage displays, steam & vintage vehicles, dog shows, music, dance, re-enactments, livestock and plenty of activities for all. New for 2015 the first Home-made Country Fair roduce Show. Times:...10.00am to 5.00pm Venue:...Town arks, Melton Mowbray Admission:... 5.00 Adult, 2.00 Child, Group Rates Available. Tel:...07856 599424. Email: jogallagher@googlemail.com Website: www.meltonmowbraycountryfair.co.uk
July Leicestershire County Show Saturday 4th July Local produce stalls and livestock show. Times:...9.00am to 5.00pm Venue:...Melton Cattle Market Tel:...07572 479715. Email: info@las-show.co.uk Website: www.las-show.co.uk August Melton By The Sea Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd August All the fun of the seaside in Melton Mowbray Town centre. Sand pits, pony rides, art & crafts tent, face painting, funfair rides, stalls, seaside trail and competitions galore!!!!. Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...Melton Town Centre Tel:...01664 502335. Email: towncentremanager@melton.gov.uk Website: www.melton.gov.uk Firework Champions at Belvoir Saturday 8th August Spectacular shows choreographed to music by leading professional firework companies all on the same night. Overnight camping available. Times:...5.00pm to 11.00pm Venue:...Belvoir Castle Admission:...Adults 17.00 ( 19.00 on the gate) Child 7.00 ( 9.00 on the gate) Tel:...01327 876037. Email: mail@mlepyrotechnics.co.uk Website: www.belvoirfireworks.co.uk 2015 Events Calendar Stapleford Miniature Railway Open Weekend Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August Featuring the Stapleford ark 10 ¼ gauge miniature railway. Showman s engines, fairground organs, stands, exhibits, bar & catering. Times:...10.00am onwards Venue:...Stapleford ark, Nr Melton Mowbray Admission:... 3.00 Adults, Children under 12 Free. (Camping weekend passes available). Group Discounts may be available. Tel:...01664 851614. Email: fsmr_event@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.fsmr.org.uk
September Melton Vintage & Classic Vehicle Festival Sunday 6th September Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...lay Close, Melton Mobray Admission:...Vehicle Registration 5.00 / Spectators Free Tel:...01664 482480. Email: julia.hinde@hotmail.com Website: www.meltonvehiclefestival.org.uk Annual Beer Festival Friday 18th & Saturday 19th September Times:...11.00am to Late Venue:...Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel:...01664 562971. Email: tw@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk Equinox 24 Running Race Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September A 24 hour mixed terrain race against the clock in the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castle. Open to all abilities either as a solo or in a team. hysically challenging & mentally tough but an experience not to be missed. Free weekend camping available. Times:...12.00 noon Saturday to 12.00noon Sunday Venue:...Belvoir Castle Tel:...07809 673831. Email: info@equniox24.co.uk Website: www.equinox24.co.uk October Melton Food & Drink Festival Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October The finest regional celebration of British food & drink showcasing the best local produce. Hands-on activities, tastings and live demonstrations in the Rangemaster Cookery Demonstration Theatre. Family Food & Fun Zone and one to one discussions in the Celebrity Food Clinic. Times:...10.00am to 5.00pm Sat / 10.00am to 4.00pm Sun Admission:... 5.00 in advance, 6.00 on the gate, Children under 16 free. Groups rates & discounts available. Venue:...Exhibition Halls & Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel:...07944 204555. Email: info@meltonmowbrayfoodfestival.co.uk Website: www.meltonmowbrayfoodfestival.co.uk Traditional Rare Breeds Show (Livestock & oultry) Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel:...01664 562971. Email: tw@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
October continued... Children s Micklemass Street Fair Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd October All the fun of the fair for the half term break. Times:...11.00am onwards Venue:...Melton Town Centre Tel:...01664 564599. Website: www.meltonmowbraytownestate.co.u 2015 Events Calendar Family Scream & Xtreme Scream October to 1st November Voted the best Halloween daytime attraction for families, Family Scream runs from 17th October to 1st November daily. Xtreme Scream is an adult only evening attraction which runs on Friday & Saturday nights throughout October. See website for details. Venue:...Twinlakes Family Theme ark Tel:... 01664 567777. Email: info@twinlakespark.co.uk Website: www.twinlakespark.co.uk November Twinlakes Bonfire Spectacular Saturday 8th November Times:...6.00pm onwards Venue:...Twinlakes Family Theme ark, Melton Mowbray Tel:...01664 567777. Email: sandy@twinlakespark.co.uk Website: www.twinlakespark.co.uk Twinlakes Magical Winter Wonderland 14th November to 24th December The perfect day out for all the family. Take a ride on the olar Express, visit Santa in his Grotto, take a ride on the Running Bear Summit lummet or get lost in the winter mirror maze. Times:...Open daily from 10.00am Venue:...Twinlakes Family Theme ark, Melton Mowbray Tel:...01664 567777. Email: sandy@twinlakespark.co.uk Website: www.twinlakespark.co.uk Melton Bonfire arty Friday 30th October. Times:...6.00pm onwards Venue:...Egerton ark, Melton Town Centre arks Tel:...01664 564559.
Melton s Victorian Christmas Weekend Victorian Switch On Event & Market Friday 4th December Entertainment starts at 10am with local live performances from schools, choirs, bands and local artists. Santa s Grotto from 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Christmas market, street entertainment, late night shopping and a firework spectacular. Actual Switch on at 6.45pm Times:...10.00am to 8.00pm Venue:...Melton Mowbray Town Centre Tel:...01664 502335 / 07717 86251. Email: towncentremanager@melton.gov.uk Website: www.melton.gov.uk Victorian Street Fayre Saturday 5th December Christmas Fayre & live music throughout the streets of Melton Mobray Town Centre Times:...8.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...Melton Town Centre Tel:...01664 502335 Email: towncentremanager@melton.gov.uk Website: www.melton.gov.uk Victorian Christmas Fayre Sunday 6th December Thousands of people from across the country descend on Melton every year to enjoy a slice of Dickensian Britain. Every stall holder in Victorian dress whilst street urchins, stilt walkers, unch & Judy, brass bands and many more entertain the crowds. Full festive market including gifts, crafts and fine local produce. Groups welcome. Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...Melton Mowbray Town Centre, Coaches to pre-book parking. Tel:...01664 822114. Email: info@bisons.org. Website: www.victorian-fayre.co.uk Festival of Cribs Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December A fantastic display of over 100 nativity cribs from around the World. Times:...Sat 10.00am to 4.00pm / Sun 10.30am to 4.00pm Venue:...Sage Cross Street Methodist Church Admission:. 2.00 Tel:...01664 851633 Email: kyates.melton@fsmail.net Christmas Tree Festival Friday 4th to Tuesday 8th December Largest Christmas Tree Festival in the country with over 900 magical trees. Refreshments served in Church. Groups welcome. Times:... Friday: 9.00am to 9.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 4.30pm Sunday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday: 9.00am to 9.00pm Tuesday: 9.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...St Mary s arish Church, Melton Mowbray Admission:... 2.00 Adults, Children FREE Tel:...01664 565798. Email: ianneal@talktalk.net
December continued... The Christmas Fat Stock Show & Sale Tuesday 8th December Times:...10.00am onwards Venue:...Cattle Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray Tel:...01664 464177 Email: tw@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk Blokes Shopping Day & Christmas Classic Car Meet Sunday 20th December Sunday shopping plus Christmas market for those last minute Christmas gifts. FREE Gift Wrapping service and FREE pint vouchers courtesy of the Melton Elves! Times:...10.00am to 4.00pm Venue:...Melton Mowbray Town Centre Tel:...01664 502335. Email: towncentremanager@melton.gov.uk Website: www.melton.gov.uk January 2016 Annual Belvoir Hunt Meet Friday 1st January Times:...10.30am 11.30am Venue:...Melton lay Close Tel:...01664 564559. Christmas romotions FREE ARKING Free parking in all LONG STAY car parks in Melton Town Centre on Melton Santa Run Sunday 13th December the four Fridays running up to Christmas. Visit www.melton.gov.uk for information. MARKETS FARMERS MARKET Every Tuesday and Friday 8.00am - 12.00noon Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel: 01664 562971. ANTIQUES FAIR Every Tuesday 8.00am - 1.30pm Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel: 01664 562971. Times:...Registration at 9.30am / Run at 10.00am Venue:...Melton Country ark Tel:...01664 482480. Email: Julia.hinde@hotmail.com Website: www.meltonsantafunrun.co.uk Christmas Eve Market Wednesday 24th December Times:...8.00am to 2.00pm Venue:...Melton Mowbray Town Centre Tel:...01664 566953. FUR & FEATHER Every Tuesday 9.00am onwards Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel: 01664 562971. MELTON STREET MARKET Every Tuesday & Saturday 8.00am onwards Melton Town Centre Tel: 01664 564559.
Markets continued... CAR BOOT SALES Every Sunday 8.30am onwards Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel: 01664 562971. LIVESTOCK / CATTLE Every Tuesday 9.00am onwards Melton Cattle Market, Scalford Road Tel: 01664 562971. Other Events BRIC A BRAC MARKET Every Wednesday 8.00am onwards Melton Market lace Tel: 01664 564559. BAND CONCERTS Melton Mowbray Town Estate holds regular Sunday afternoon band concerts throughout the summer months which are very popular and well attended. The free concerts start at 2:45pm and finish at approximately 4:30pm. They take place in the Bandstand, New ark, Melton Mowbray. Seating is available, but due to popularity visitors may wish to bring their own. The avilion Cafe is open for light refreshments. For further information telephone the Band Concert Controller on 01664 851 353 or visit www.meltonmowbraytownestate.co.uk BEER FESTIVALS, MUSIC FESTIVALS & GIGS Melton is also known as the Rural Heart of Live Music with local bars and pubs hosting gigs and festivals throughout the year. Check out the website for up to date information on live gigs and beer festivals. www.meltongigguide.co.uk LIVE SHOWS & FILMS Melton is lucky to have both a Theatre and a boutique picture-house Cinema which have a packed diary of events throughout the year. www.regalcinemamelton.co.uk / www.meltontheatre.co.uk VINTAGE & CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS Melton Mowbray hosts Vintage and Classic car nights on Friday evenings throughout the Summer months from April to September inclusive from 5pm until dusk. Melton Market lace: Last Friday evening of every month (54A King Street - 01664 480234) lay Close: 2nd Friday evening of every month (Melton Mowbray Town Estate - 01664 564559) The town also hosts a Christmas Special Sunday, in conjunction with the Blokes Shopping day on the last Sunday before Christmas. MELTON HERITAGE TRAIL Melton Mowbray is rich in history & heritage and has a number of trails around the town centre. Look out for the Blue laques, especially on Burton Street, which indicate important historical buildings. Heritage leaflets can be picked up at the Carnegie Museum, downloaded at www.melton.gov.uk/tourism or available as a free downloadable app. MELTON TOWN GUIDE A A FREE App which gives you everything you need to know about the Town of Melton Mowbray. The App includes a comprehensive business directory so you can find anything you want at the touch of a button. The App is available for Apple or Android devices and can be downloaded direct from the App Store or Google lay or at www.melton.gov.uk Group Information There is a wealth of activities available for groups including ork ie and cheese tasting demonstrations, brewery tours, trails and free access to the Carnegie Museum. Free coach parking is available at Wilton Road with a Meet & Greet service throughout the Summer. Additional coach parking is available at the Indoor Bowls Club on Tuesdays. lease contact the Town Centre Managers for information on 01664 502335 / 07717 866251 or Email: towncentremanager@melton.gov.uk
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