Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step back in time and uncover the fascinating past of one of England’s most historic market towns with our Melton Mowbray Historical Walking Tour. Famous for pork pies and Stilton cheese, Melton’s rich heritage goes far beyond its culinary fame.
Join us as we stroll through centuries of history – from medieval market squares and ancient churches to grand Georgian architecture and the town’s vital role in the hunting and equestrian traditions of England’s elite. Hear tales of royalty, rebels, monks, and merchants as we bring to life the characters and events that shaped this charming Leicestershire gem.
Explore the ancient Church of St Mary, one of the finest parish churches in the country ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Melton Mowbray Railway Station
The tour starts off from Melton Mowbray Railway Station. I can meet you off your train or there is a carpark just outside. I can also meet you at your central Melton hotel or in Oakham.
Return
Melton Mowbray Private Walking Tour
Melton Mowbray
About
Step back in time and uncover the fascinating past of one of England’s most historic market towns with our Melton Mowbray Historical Walking Tour. Famous for pork pies and Stilton cheese, Melton’s rich heritage goes far beyond its culinary fame.
Join us as we stroll through centuries of history – from medieval market squares and ancient churches to grand Georgian architecture and the town’s vital role in the hunting and equestrian traditions of England’s elite. Hear tales of royalty, rebels, monks, and merchants as we bring to life the characters and events that shaped this charming Leicestershire gem.
Explore the ancient Church of St Mary, one of the finest parish churches in the country ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Melton Mowbray Railway Station
The tour starts off from Melton Mowbray Railway Station. I can meet you off your train or there is a carpark just outside. I can also meet you at your central Melton hotel or in Oakham.
Return
Itinerary
1
Melton Mowbray
A private walking tour through the historic market town of Melton Mowbray, the rural food capital of Britain.
1 hour
2
Harboro hotel
This grand country hotel once had Empresses and Maharaja's amongst its guests who were attracted by the famous hunts that ran here.
5 minutes
3
The Anne of Cleves
A fantastic old pub with at least two very famous owners. If you're looking for somewhere to eat and drink after the tour then you can't go wrong here either.
5 minutes
4
St Mary's Church
The beautiful St Mary's Church dominates the skyline of Melton/ Rich in history and richer still inside.
15 minutes
5
Melton Town Market
The old market square has seen it all. Thankfully executions aren't much of a thing any more but there is much else to see!
10 minutes
6
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
One can't come to Melton without popping in here. You don't have to buy an official Melton Mowbray Pork Pie but you really should think about it :-)
10 minutes
7
King Street
As the name belies, the heart of Royal Melton and place where you will find the rather unassuming manor house of the old Mowbray family.
10 minutes
8
The Melton Cheeseboard
Melton Mowbray is the home of Stilton cheese. This wonderful aladdin's cave of cheese has over 100 varieties of cheeses including the oh so yummy Stilton and neighbour Red Leicester.
10 minutes
9
Wilton Park
This historic park once had a canal running through it and centuries earlier skirted the Royal Road, highlighting Melton royal connections.
10 minutes
10
Memorial Gardens
Learn how WW1, The Great War impacted on our small agricultural community.
