Melton Mowbray Food tour including Belvoir Castle

Tuesday 11th August

Join fellow Group Travel Organisers for an exclusive familiarisation trip to discover why Melton Mowbray is earning its reputation as the Rural Capital of Food.

Hosted by award-winning Matt and Charla from Hidden Food Tours, this immersive day showcases the very best of Leicestershire through outstanding local food, fascinating stories, heritage, and group-friendly experiences.

Designed specifically for GTOs, this tour offers plenty of inspiration for future group itineraries while introducing you to local attractions, producers and hospitality partners.

What's Included

✔ Welcome refreshments
✔ Multiple food tastings throughout the day
✔ Behind-the-scenes pork pie making demonstration
✔ Visit to a working dairy farm and ice cream parlour
✔ Guided visit to magnificent Belvoir Castle
✔ Traditional afternoon tea with scones
✔ Executive coach transport throughout the day
✔ Fully hosted by Hidden Food Tours

Arrival & Parking

Location:
The Stockyard
Entrance Gate 8
A606 Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0NP
(Next to the Fire Station)

Coach Provider: G & G Travel

Tour Guides: Matt & Charla, Hidden Food Tours (Award-Winning)

Itinerary

10:00am – Welcome at The Stockyard

Start your day with coffee and a selection of local tastings, including:

• Grasmere bacon cob
• Sausage tastings
• Scarborough Fare seafood
• Jenny's Cuisine Asian food

Experience the UK's largest town-centre livestock market while learning about the exciting £12 million redevelopment, transforming The Stockyard into a flagship destination for food, culture, education and markets, due for completion in 2028.

11:00am – Walk into Melton Mowbray (Market Day)

Explore the bustling market town and stop at the iconic Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, a Melton institution for more than 175 years and a showcase of traditional hand-raised pork pie craftsmanship.

11:30am – Brockleby's Pie Shop

Watch an award-winning pork pie making demonstration and discover the story behind the famous Authentic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie.

12:15pm – Travel to Ferneley's Dairy Ice Cream Barn

12:45pm – Working Dairy Farm Visit

Enjoy a visit to this popular farm attraction featuring:

• Homemade dairy ice cream
• Working farm setting
• Mini golf
• Time to relax and explore

1:45pm – Depart for Belvoir Castle

Discover one of England's most spectacular country estates.

Pronounced "Beaver", Belvoir Castle has stood proudly above the Vale since Norman times and has been home to the Dukes of Rutland for almost 1,000 years. Its dramatic towers, beautiful interiors and sweeping views make it one of the country's finest stately homes.

2:15pm – Belvoir Castle

Enjoy:

• Short guided castle tour
• Traditional afternoon tea with freshly baked scones

Belvoir is also recognised for its connection to the history and popularisation of the traditional English afternoon tea.

3:30–3:45pm – Depart

Approximately 4:15–4:30pm – Return to The Stockyard

Why Attend?

This exclusive FAM trip has been created especially for Group Travel Organisers looking for fresh, marketable destinations that combine heritage, food, countryside and memorable visitor experiences.

By the end of the day you'll have:

• New itinerary ideas ready to promote
• First-hand knowledge of the destination
• Connections with local suppliers
• Confidence in Melton Mowbray as an excellent group travel destination
• Plenty of inspiration for future tours

Cost

£50 per person

Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Reserve Your Place Today

Discover outstanding local food, rich heritage, beautiful countryside and unforgettable experiences—all in one expertly curated day.

Come and see why Melton Mowbray truly deserves its title as the Rural Capital of Food.

Terms & Conditions

*Maximum 2 people per booking

*Buyers only

*Not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters