In the north east of Leicestershire, discover a wealth of local produce in the regional food capital of Melton Mowbray.

Pork Pies and Stilton cheese are made here and at the heart of Melton’s appeal. English royalty’s association with Melton goes back to the 1100s and the town was at the centre of the Leicestershire Hunt, giving the county its mascot and symbol, the Leicestershire fox.

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Town famed for its pies has the recipe for success
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Painting the town red since 1837
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Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066. The history of Britain is built into Belvoir Castle. The regency architecture and surrounding gardens which date back to William the Conqueror were used in The Da Vinci Code and as a backdrop for Netflix’s The Crown.
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Follow in the footsteps of kings on a right royal outing
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Melton Dairy Story

The big cheese of the dairy world
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Melton Farm Stays

Unique rural stays crop up all over Melton
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