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England · the United Kingdom
Market town in Leicestershire, birthplace of the Melton Mowbray pork pie, near Belvoir Castle, the hills of the Vale of Belvoir and Rutland Water.
In the photo: Belvoir Castle, in the East Midlands.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Melton Mowbray is a market town in east Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, surrounded by fields, hedgerows and small stone villages. It has had a street market since the Middle Ages and a town centre with old houses around the market square and St Mary’s Church, the county’s largest parish church.
The town is tied to food: it gives its name to the Melton Mowbray pork pie, the protected pork pie with a geographical indication, and lies at the heart of the Stilton cheese region. The town museum tells this story alongside the fox-hunting tradition that shaped Melton in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Around it, Belvoir Castle, home of the Dukes of Rutland, dominates the Vale of Belvoir to the north, and Rutland Water, a large reservoir with a nature reserve and cycle path, lies to the east. Leicester, the county city, is about 25 km away.
This destination brings together 1 city: Melton Mowbray.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Outlines: Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence v3.0; contém dados OS © Crown copyright 2026. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
✈ East Midlands Airport (EMA), in Castle Donington · 45 km to Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray has a railway station on the Birmingham–Leicester–Peterborough line; from Leicester the journey takes about 15 to 20 minutes. East Midlands Airport (EMA) is around 45 km away. London is about 170 km by road.
The local experience
Large parish church in Melton Mowbray, with parts from the 13th to the 15th centuries, a cruciform plan and a central tower. It is described as the largest parish church in Leicestershire.
A local museum in a former 1905 library building, with displays about the history of Melton Mowbray, fox-hunting, the pork pie and Stilton cheese.
Residence of the Dukes of Rutland atop a hill, rebuilt in the early 19th century in a castellated style, with state rooms, an art collection and gardens overlooking the Belvoir valley.
Large reservoir in the county of Rutland, with a nature reserve, cycle path around the lake and the church of Normanton at the water’s edge. It is about 25 km from Melton Mowbray.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
From May to September the days are long and temperatures usually range between 15 °C and 22 °C; this is when Belvoir Castle often opens. Winter is cold, between 1 °C and 7 °C. The street market runs on fixed weekdays all year round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
One day is enough for the town centre, the market, the church and the museum. Two days allow you to add Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water.
In central Melton Mowbray, near the market square and the station, for visitors without a car. For those who prefer the countryside, the surrounding villages and the Rutland Water area have inns and farm stays.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
By train on the Birmingham–Leicester–Peterborough line; from Leicester the trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The nearest airport is East Midlands, roughly 45 km away.
One day for the town and two days to add Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water.
Not for the town, which is walkable. For Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water, a car makes access easier; there are regional buses with less frequent services.
Yes. The train takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and the town centre can be seen in a day.
