Melton Mowbray
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Leicestershire, England
Melton Mowbray is a market town in the Melton district in Leicestershire, England, 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Leicester and 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Nottingham. It lies on the River Eye, known below Melton as the Wreake. The town had a population of 27,670 in 2019. The town is sometimes promoted as Britain's "Rural Capital of Food"; it is the home of the Melton Mowbray pork pie and is the location of one of six licensed makers of Stilton cheese.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 27,737
- Coordinates
- 52.766, -0.887
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray belongs to England, United Kingdom and has the feel of a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 27,737. And it shows in how much there is to see. Melton Mowbray is strongest on shopping. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Melton Mowbray
Shopping in Melton Mowbray
(1)Looking for shopping? Melton Mowbray has Food. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Melton Mowbray.
Best time to visit Melton Mowbray
Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Melton Mowbray rewards a slow approach — a hub in England, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/London on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Melton Mowbray that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melton Mowbray known for?
- Travellers associate Melton Mowbray with shopping. It sits in England, United Kingdom and counts about 27,737 residents.
- What can you do in Melton Mowbray?
- Melton Mowbray is tagged with Food, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Melton Mowbray?
- Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Melton Mowbray located?
- Melton Mowbray belongs to England, United Kingdom, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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