HistoryFare

Welcome to HistoryFare, military historian & tour guide based in the historic market town of Melton Mowbray world famous for pork pies, stilton cheese & painting the town red!

Melton Mowbray, also known as the Rural Capital of Food has become famous for its food products such as the humble Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and Stilton Cheese, but there’s so much more to Melton Mowbray’s rich and fascinating history than just Pork Pies & Stilton Cheese!

Entertaining and informative private and public guided tours with an award winning Melton Mowbray Tour Guide.

HistoryFare offers a unique perspective on the rich military and cultural history of Melton Mowbray. Led by a knowledgeable military historian and tour guide, HistoryFare provides engaging insights into the town’s storied past.

Experience Melton Mowbray with me and explore the best Melton has to offer. From the Knights of St John of Jerusalem & the Knights Hospitallers, William de Mowbray and the Magna Carta, to Lord Melbourne, Queen Victoria’s first and favourite Prime Minister to the Prince of Wales, I will ensure you get the most out of your visit.

Please see my HistoryFare Tours page for further details about the Battlefield Tours and Melton Mowbray Guided Tours that I offer across both Melton Mowbray and the wider East Midlands.

HistoryFare offers a range of history talks covering both local and military history subjects. The talks are held on the first Thrusday of the month or can be booked by local history/community groups as part of your events itineries.

As Rudyard Kipling once said:

“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”

HistoryFare military historian & tour guide is a member of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides and the British Association for Local History.

HistoryFare has worked with TV production companies including BBC News, GB News, ITV News and Clean Slate TV plus several local and national radio channels.

HistoryFare looks forward to welcoming you on one of my guided tours or at the monthly history talks at anytime you are in the Melton Mowbray area.

EXCELLENT

Based on 60 reviews

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Graham H

10/06/2026

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Walking history tour of Melton Mowbray Brian, our guide on the history tour long River Eye and canal route through Melton Mowbray. His knowledge of the history of the canal and the adjoining properties is amazing. As residents of Melton for a number of years it was interesting to see a new part of our town that we didn't know existed. We can highly recommend it.

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David G

08/06/2026

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Excellent Melton Navigation/Waterways Tour. I have done a number of Brian’s tours- most recently it was the Melton Navigation Tour, which was excellent. The topic was well researched, the information well presented and explained, and the easy walk around Melton took a couple of hours. I would thoroughly recommend.

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Vivienne T

06/06/2026

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The Taylor,Bird and Eff Family Fantastic tour with our American Family. We all learnt so much about our home town. Thank you Brian you have so much knowledge about where we live.

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jakebana

05/06/2026

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History Fare tour I have been on two of these tours now and both have been excellent. Brian Fare is very knowledgeable about his subject and is a friendly guide. He gives plenty of detail and always has time for questions or further information if it is required. Highly recommend.

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Marva W

18/05/2026

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WWII Personalized History Tour My husband and I hired Brian Fare of HistoryFare Tours for a day to learn about the area where my Dad was stationed during WWII. Communication to plan the day was easy, Brian was well prepared, and we saw and learned so much more than we anticipated. I would highly recommend Brian!

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Michele W

12/04/2026

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Coventry Coventrated I learnt so much on the Coventry blitz tour. It lasted over 3 hours (1 toilet / take away coffee stop) and was a great mix of general overview of Coventry WWll and specific stories of individual bravery. It was moving to hear of the roles the women ( or should I say girls ….in one case age 16…)played. I would recommend this tour to all interested in the Second World War and all local residents looking to increase their knowledge of their city. As a solo, older female attendee it was so easy to meet a group and follow on. I wouldn’t have walked over to and then through the cemetery to the site of the mass grave and memorial on my own. Thanks to all involved in creating this tour.

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54Mel

12/04/2026

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Coventry and the Blitz An interesting walking tour curated by Brian alongside Ben Mayne, who thoughtfully presented the impact of the blitz on the civilian population, stories that we don’t often hear about.

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Andrew K

11/04/2026

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Coventry Blitz Tour Excellent Coventry Blitz Tour today. Both Ben and Brian were extremely knowledgeable. High recommend

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Herb Bruno

04/04/2026

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Melton Mowbray Navigation Tour was educational Although I've been actively involved in the inland waterways for many years, yesterday's excellent Melton Mowbray Navigation Tour was nevertheless informative and educational, i.e. I learned many aspects of the navigation that I wasn't aware of before. Highly recommended.

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Nancy R

03/04/2026

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Wonderful tour A wonderful tour full of rich history about the Melton Navigation, plus lots of interesting other local facts. Thank you!