Looking for something to do in Melton this summer? Here’s a roundup of events from July to the end of August that you can get involved with over the summer holiday.
We’ve organised by (click to navigate):
No matter your age, background or interests, we’re sure you’ll find something you can get stuck in with this summer!
For families and children
Summer Activities at the Museum
July 9 – August 23 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Melton Carnegie Museum, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1RB
Cost: Free!
Join us every week for a free trail around the museum, free craft activities and a special paid activity for £2.50. Open to everyone and no need to book!
14 July – Bubbles in the Bandstand
15 to 19 July – Epic Engineering
22 to 26 July – How Does Your Garden Grow?
29 July to 2 August – Wizarding World
5 to 9 August – Beautiful Birds
12 to 16 August – Fun at the Seaside
19 to 23 August – Back to School
Belvoir on-Sea @ Belvoir Castle
July 14 – September 1 from 9.30am to 5pm
Location: Belvoir Castle playground, Woolsthorpe Road, Grantham, NG32 1PA
Cost: £10 adult / £6 child / £8 concession
Grab your bucket and spade and set off on a sun-soaked adventure through our magical grounds with Belvoir-on-Sea; a playful, seaside-themed trail.
🌞 Buckets of fun – without the drive to the coast! 🌞
This summer, set off on a sun-soaked adventure through the magical grounds of Belvoir Castle with Belvoir-on-Sea – a seaside-inspired trail packed with family-friendly fun and coastal charm. From sandy surprises to classic end-of-the-pier amusements, enjoy a day out that brings the joy of the beach to the rolling hills of Leicestershire.
Perfect for families with children aged 3–12, Belvoir-on-Sea is a summer day out full of fresh air, freedom, and imagination.
Cirquoise @ Gates Garden Centre
July 18 – August 10 from 11am and 3pm weekdays and Sundays, and 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm Saturdays
Location: Gates Garden Centre, Somerby Road, Cold Overton, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 7QB
Cost: £8.99 pp weekdays / £10.99 pp weekends
Cirquoise returns to Gates Oakham this summer with a brand new, breathtaking show for 2025!
The contemporary style Cirquoise family circus features all the acts we love – from laughter-filled clowns to death-defying acrobatics plus new and exciting additions such as the awesome contortionists and the sensational Wheel of Death. The dazzling combination of high energy, jaw dropping talent and electric atmosphere promises a magical and unforgettable experience.
Performances run from the 18th July until the 10th August 2025, the all-human hour-long shows at 11am and 3pm weekdays and Sundays, and 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm on Saturdays.
You’ll find the Big Top on the field next to the main car park, this show is perfect for entertaining your little ones and not so little ones during the school holidays.
Friday Farmers Market @ Stockyard Melton
July 18 and every Friday from 8am to 12pm
Location: The Stockyard, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 1JY
Cost: Free!
Friday is our farmers market run by Scarborough Fare every week from 8 am until 12 pm. This market is a more condensed version of our Tuesday market with fresh, flavoursome ingredients direct from the source. Come along to support local farmers, reduce your food miles, and discover the true taste of the season. Whether you are planning a special meal, stocking up for the week, or simply seeking inspiration, Friday’s Farmers Market at The Stockyard is a feast for the senses and a celebration of local produce.
We also welcome a few antique and hardware stalls to diversify the market and encourage any other vendors to contact us for more details on obtaining a table.
Pork Pie Workshops with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
July 18 – November 21 from 2pm to 3.15pm
Location: Craft & Innovation Centre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HJ
Cost: £30 pp
Indulge in Melton Mowbray’s finest pork pie experience!
With over 170 years of expertise and craft behind us, we know a thing or two about making Pork Pies.
Discover the fascinating story of how the area became associated with the famous pork pie, Stilton cheese, hunting and exactly why an authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie is so unique.
One of our bakers will then give a step-by-step demonstration on how a hand-raised pork pie was traditionally made before giving you the chance to make your very own with personalised pastry initials on top. All made with 100% British outdoor-bred pork and hot water crust pastry.
After the workshop we chill your pie overnight, bake fresh the next morning, and you are welcome to return and collect it. Alternatively, we can deliver pies to 1 set location via our courier.
Dates: Friday, 2pm
18th July
1st August
5th September
19th September
3rd October
17th October
7th November
21st November
Workshop includes:
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Pork Pie samples and soft drinks on arrival
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Talk on heritage of Melton Mowbray and Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
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Step-by step hand-raising demonstration from our baker
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Hand-raise your own pork pie
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10% off voucher for online
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Goodie bag of Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe merch
Melton Town Saturday Market
July 19 and every Saturday from 8am to 3pm
Location: Market Place, Melton, LE13 1XD
Cost: Free!
Market Place, in the centre of Melton, is where our Melton Town Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday. With a huge variety of fresh food, herbs, spices, toys, gifts, and curios to choose from, we really do have something for everyone.
Rain or shine, our wonderful market traders are there every week, bringing the finest of the region’s produce and goods to Melton Mowbray. This is shopping at its best!
Melton Town Tuesday Market
July 22 and every Tuesday from 8am to 3pm
Location: Market Place, Melton, LE13 1XD
Cost: Free!
Market Place, in the centre of Melton, is where our Melton Town Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday. With a huge variety of fresh food, herbs, spices, toys, gifts, and curios to choose from, we really do have something for everyone.
Rain or shine, our wonderful market traders are there every week, bringing the finest of the region’s produce and goods to Melton Mowbray. This is shopping at its best!
Hidden Food Tours – Award Winning Walking Food Tours
July 19 – December 20 from 10am to 1pm
Location: Market Place, Melton, LE13 1XD
Cost: £75 pp
Join us for a journey to discover the history, tastes, and stories of the artisan producers in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire – where tradition meets innovation and every bite tells a story.
Hidden Food Tours is here to take you on a culinary journey through Melton Mowbray, showcasing its new and traditional hidden gems. You will taste an incredible array of locally produced food and drink, during a 3-hour gentle walking tour of the town.
Come to eat and drink your way around the history and future of food in Melton Mowbray!
UPCOMING TOURS
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July 19
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August 16
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September 20
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October 18
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November 15
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December 20
Bounce! Inflatable Theme Park
July 19 – July 20 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Play Close Park, Park Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PW
Cost: £5.94 pp / Free SEN slot from 4.15pm to 5.15pm on July 20
The Bounce Inflatable Theme Park is returning to Melton Mowbray on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of July, featuring huge bouncy castles, slides, domes, obstacle courses, penalty shootouts, bungee runs and much more!
Bring the family and burn off some energy, as you delight in bouncing around, across, under, over and through the biggest collection of inflatables you have ever seen! Hilarity guaranteed!
With bookable hourly slots, there’s no queuing, and the park is only a short walk from the train station, town centre and plentiful parking. The park will be buzzing, with ice creams, and refreshments available from the kiosk and a licensed bar too – bouncing is thirsty work!
Some of the inflatables are for all ages, while others are for children only, and there’s even a soft play area for the youngest of all.
We have exclusively reserved a slot for children with special educational needs (SEN) on Sunday 20 July, 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm, to enjoy the Bounce Inflatable Theme Park for FREE!
Simply book your SEN slot and bring proof of disability living allowance or a consultants letter with you on the day.
For comfort and safety, slots are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Sunday Market @ Stockyard Melton Mowbray
July 20 and every Sunday from 8am to 12pm
Location: The Stockyard, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
Cost: Free!
Sunday’s market at the Stockyard is a hybrid of a general market and car boot sale. Enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere from 8 am until 12 pm with a £1 entry fee. This market attracts seasoned bargain hunters, lovers of all things vintage, or someone looking for a pleasant way to spend their morning.
If you want to sell your own luxuries or unwanted goods, head over to us for £10 a table at Gate 8 (LE13 0NP) before the market commences.
This runs every Sunday, excluding Easter Sunday and Remembrance Sunday, with all information and updates provided on our Facebook page.
Summer Band Concerts In The Park
July 20 – August 24 from 2.45pm to 4.30pm
Location: Melton Bandstand, New Park, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PR
Cost: Free!
Melton Mowbray's ever popular summer bandstand concerts continue this weekend. All performances take place on Sundays and they are free to enjoy with most starting at 2.45pm.
On Sundays in July and August, audiences can enjoy back-to-back concerts with the entertainment beginning at noon.
Bands from across the region will be playing a selection of great tunes, including marching music, classical pieces, television and movie soundtracks plus classical spins on pop music.
Royal Melton Guided History Trail
August 2 from 10am to 2pm
Location: Melton Borough Council, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1GH
Cost: £6 pp / £20 for a group of 4
Melton Mowbray’s history can be traced back for at least 1,500 years dating back to the Saxon period if not before. The town was important enough to have been a royal mint in the reigns of King Aethelred II (978-1016) and King Canute (1016-1035).
The first King that is recorded as having paid a visit to Melton Mowbray was King Richard the Lionheart. On his way back from Nottingham after capturing the castle, bringing the rebellion of his brother John successfully to an end, he visited Melton Mowbray, on the 5th April 1194 to visit the Lord of the Manor, William de Mowbray.
Join Historyfare Tours on a 120-minute walking tour to discover more about Melton Mowbray’s rich heritage, fascinating history and famous characters that have shaped the town into what we know today.
Duration – 120 Minutes
Tour group size – maximum 20
Tour Meeting Point: Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach
To reserve your place, click here or email: [email protected]
You will receive a booking confirmation that will include details of how to pay.
PieFest & SpiritFest 2025 Melton Mowbray
August 2 – August 3 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Livestock Market, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
Cost: £6 pp / Free entry for kids 16 and under
PieFest is held in Melton Mowbray, the UK’s Capital of Pies.
A celebration of the nation’s favourite dish. Sweet & savoury, vegan & GF, hot & cold, award-winning pies from across the UK. Tastings, workshops and an expert ‘Pie Panel’ for your pie queries. Also cakes, cider, cheese, chutneys wine, and the ‘Pie Kitchen’ for hot pies n’ mash, gravy…
Your favourite tipple; Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Rum, etc plus liqueurs and other drinks both to take away and to drink on site. Meet the producers of artisan Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whisky.
Also a full programme of talks, tastings and workshops.
Wheelchair friendly site (no steps/stairs).
Disabled parking next to event entrance (Gate 4 Scalford Road).
Sorry, no dogs allowed (except service dogs).
Contact us for special rates and parking for groups and coaches.
Makers Market & Classic Cars
August 3 and first Sunday of every month (April – November) from 10am to 4pm
Location: Melton Mowbray Town Centre, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 1JY
Cost: Free!
Start your Sunday with a feel-good family market full of local makers, live music, dancing and classic cars.
2025 dates: August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2
For any trader enquiries please call James on 07954 817505 or Sharon on 07837 398610.
Stockyard Saturdays
August 9 and every second Saturday of the month from 9am to 2pm
Location: The Stockyard (Gate 2), Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY
Cost: Free!
Join us for the first Stockyard Saturday of 2025 on the 12th April and every 2nd Saturday of the Month.
Stockyard Saturday is Melton Mowbray’s most diverse Saturday market, with a variety of stalls fit for all.
The market is held within the Traders Hall, so whatever the weather, we are open.
If you are interested in securing a stall for this date or any of our other Stockyard Saturdays, please contact us at: [email protected].
Due to ongoing developments on site, we advise people to park at: Scalford Road Car Park, LE13 1JY. Alternatively, there are other car parks available near the town centre, just a short walk away.
Melton Motor Pageant
August 10 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Play Close Park and New Park, Park Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PW
Cost: £7.50 advance / £10 on the gate / Free entry for children 14 and under
The inaugural Melton Motor Pageant is a classic motoring event that will be held on Sunday 10th August 2025 at Play Close Park and New Park, Melton Mowbray.
Get ready for a spectacular display of automotive history! Featuring hundreds of vintage classics, retro modern motors, and much more, Melton Motor Pageant is a celebration of all things classic. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or just love beautiful vehicles, there’s something for everyone!
Plus: Trade stands, autojumble, vintage stalls, live music from the bandstand, food stalls and fun fair.
Power in the Park – Family Fun Day
August 16 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Long Field Spencer Academy, Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BN
Cost: Free!
Power in the Park will be returning for the 4th year running.
This year, relocating to LONG FIELD SPENCER ACADEMY!
Competitors will be battling it out for the title of East Midlands Strongest Man with spectacle of new events to really test their strength.
A free family day with plenty to do for the kids, food and drink vendors and of course seeing some amazing athletes testing their strength abilities.
2 Stroke Sunday Scooter Meet-Up
August 24 from 1pm to 5pm
Location: The Pavilion Café, Wilton Park, Leicester Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0DA
Cost: Free!
A Sunday Scooter Meet-up for all lovers of Northern Soul & Motown at the Pavilion Cafe, Wilton Park, Melton Mowbray.
Includes:
– Live DJs playing the best of British Northern Soul
– Fully licenced bar
– Hot and cold food available from the new Pavilion Cafe
– Free Parking onsite for all scooters
1940s Afternoon Tea Festival @ Belvoir Castle
August 31 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Belvoir Castle playground, Woolsthorpe Road, Grantham, NG32 1PA
Cost: £10 adult / £6 child / £8 concession
Join us at the Belvoir Castle, in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, for an enchanting 1940s Festival celebrating the joys of Afternoon Tea where the music is as hot as the weather, the scones await – with lashings of clotted cream! Dust off your dancing shoes, dig out your best vintage attire! This summer, the charming gardens will be transformed into a vintage wonderland, packed with music, merriment, and memories of a bygone era.
Johnny Victory will charm you with his cheeky vintage vocals and you’ll fall in love with the beautiful Bluebird Belles. Fancy a tea time tipple? There’ll be tea, treats, toe-tapping tunes, and just the right amount of mischief.
Period dress encouraged but not required and a good sense of rhythm (or humour) is all you need. Whether you’re a seasoned re-enactor or just love the romance of the era, this is one Sunday you won’t want to miss. Pop on your dancing shoes and come step back in time in the stunning surroundings of the Belvoir Castle; So, roll up your sleeves, curl up your best victory rolls, and join us for a weekend of feel-good fun and fantastic 1940s nostalgia! Suitable for all ages, from sprightly young shufflers to seasoned twirlers.
Bring granny, bring the kids, bring your neighbour’s cousin but don’t bring Lulu! Just joking, everyone’s welcome to shimmy in style! Dig for victory and dance for joy – we’ll see you there!
Cultural and LGBTQ+ events
Pride in the Park
August 9
Location: Melton Country Park, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray LE13 1HP
Cost: Free!
We’re organising Pride in the Park @ Melton Country Park on Saturday, August 9th, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🥳 Whether you’re a performer, artist, crafter, DJ, poet, drag superstar, workshop host, or just someone who wants to get involved and support your local LGBTQ+ community — we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for:
🎤 Performers (music, drag, spoken word, dance etc.)
🎨 Artists & Makers (to showcase or sell work)
🛠️ Workshop hosts or creative activities
🙌 Volunteers (event help, access support, set-up/take-down, marshalling)
💡 Anyone with a skill, talent or idea they want to share!
Pride in the Park will be a joyful, inclusive, and community-powered celebration — and we’d love for you to help shape it. 🌟
📩 Email your expression of interest to Anna at:
[email protected]
Let us know who you are, what you’d like to offer, and any access needs or questions you might have. All LGBTQ+ folks and allies welcome. Disabled, neurodivergent and those with additional needs especially encouraged to get involved. 💖
For arts lovers
Summer Melton Folk Festival
August 2 – August 3 from 12pm to 10pm
Location: Ten venues across Melton
Cost: Free!
The Melton Folk Festival comprises a full weekend of music & dance (from folk to popular) all around the town. It is a free festival and attracts musicians from all over the country. A great weekend for music lovers or for those just wishing to experience the festival atmosphere.
Melton Folk Festival performances are spread over a number of venues, mostly pubs, in Melton Mowbray town centre with a great line up of performances to enjoy over the weekend.
