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The Market town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, perhaps most famous for its Pork Pies, is situated in Fox Hunting country, where the three hunts The Quorn, The Belvoir and the Cottesmore meet. In the 19th century when hunting was in its hey-day, Melton Mowbray was a favourite place with those who came to the area for the Apart from the sport in the hunting field, much 'larking' and 'ragging' went on among the huntsmen, one of the best known episodes took place in 1837 when the Marquis of Waterford literally painted the buildings in Melton Mowbray red. From which evolved the well-known saying 'Paint the Town Red'. St. Mary's Church - The largest Melton Carnegie Museum - Local Museum of Melton Mowbray with sporting paintings and a two-headed calf! Melton Country Park - You can still sample the traditional pork pies, from Melton Mowbray's oldest and only remaining bakery producing truly authentic Melton Mowbray pies, in the town centre.
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Attractions near Melton Mowbray
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Melton Carnegie Museum
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This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays. |
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Oakham Castle
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The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. |
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Rutland County Museum
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The Rutland County Museum is a warm ironstone building, erected in 1794-95 on the site of maltings by Sir Gerard Noel Edwards |
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Towns near Melton Mowbray
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Holwell Tourist Information
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hunting season.
and stateliest Parish Church in Leicestershire, dating from the 13th century.
St. Mary's holds organ recitals at 1pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the month all year round. Sir Malcolm Sargent was a former organist of the church.
140 acres of informal parkland and a lake, situated close to the town centre. There are Picnic sites, nature trails and children's play areas. The Visitor Centre contains archaeological finds from the site.
