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Things to see in Melton Mowbray (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Melton Mowbray is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Wildlife (3), History (2). The best known are Oakham Castle, Twinlakes Theme Park and Melton Carnegie Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.7839, -0.8575
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · History (2) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 114 km as the crow flies
What to see in Melton Mowbray
The places in and around Melton Mowbray, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Oakham CastleGrade I listed castle in Oakham, United Kingdom15 km
- Twinlakes Theme ParkTheme park in Leicestershire, England2 m
- Melton Carnegie MuseumMuseum in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom2.7 km
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, RutlandChurch in Exton, Rutland, East Midlands, England, UK18 km
- Burrough HillIron Age hill fort in Leicestershire, England, UK9.5 km
- Rutland Railway MuseumRailway museum in Oakham, Rutland13 km
- Belvoir BreweryBrewery9.0 km
- Cribb's MeadowProtected area13 km
- Jubilee Way (Leicestershire)Hiking3.5 km
- Mini MonstersWith kids15 km
- Round Corner BreweryBrewery2.8 km
- Stonesby QuarryProtected area5.6 km
- The WindmillWindmill in Whissendine, Rutland, England, UK8.8 km
- Wymondham RoughProtected area7.2 km
When to go to Melton Mowbray
The best time to visit Melton Mowbray is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecPossible7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Melton Mowbray
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 114 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Grantham19 places21 km
- Leicester63 places25 km
- Nottingham93 places30 km
- Corby25 places35 km
- Newark33 places38 km
- Derby66 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Melton Mowbray?
The best known: Oakham Castle, Twinlakes Theme Park, Melton Carnegie Museum, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton, Rutland, Burrough Hill. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Melton Mowbray?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Melton Mowbray?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 114 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Melton Mowbray as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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