The Melton Mowbray Navigation & River Eye Tour compliments the 2 hour guided walk looking at the history of the Navigation around the town centre.
GUARANTEE
HistoryFare’s #1 priority on the Melton Mowbray Navigation Tour is guaranteeing you, the valued customer a great tour. We feel confident that you’ll agree – taking part in a HistoryFare tour has been time well spent. If you don’t agree, let us know. We’ll make it right by giving you a voucher for a future tour or your money back. We know your time is valuable and appreciate you choosing to spend it with us.
DURATION
Approx 120 minutes (2 Hours)
MEETING LOCATION
Entrance to War Memorial Gardens, Egerton Lodge, Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 OUJ
dens
Egerton Lodge, Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0UJ
FINISH LOCATION
Wilton Road Car Park.
MAX GROUP SIZE
20
WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE
NO
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance dogs and well behaved pets are welcome on the tours.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Professional Guide
- Walking tour around Egerton Park and down the River Eye & Melton Navigation, visiting key locations associated with the towns rich and diverse history.
- Discount Vouchers for local café’s & businesses
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Water
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Wet weather clothing/umbrellas
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund or a voucher for a future tour. We know that plans can sometimes change and that’s why we offer a generous cancellation policy.
TOUR OVERVIEW
In this extended 2 hour guided Melton Mowbray Navigation & River Eye Tour we will explore Egerton Park before we make our way from the Leicester Road bridge to Rhubarb Island by following the route of the Canal and the River Eye on a well-maintained footpath meaning you can focus your energy on enjoying the sights and sounds of the canal’s route through the greenery of Melton’s countryside.
Along the route we will talk about the history of some of the sights we will see including Egerton Lodge, Egerton Park, Hymans Pleasure Boats, Melbourne House, the Railways, eye Kettleby Lock and the weir, the archery butts and the medieval church of St Leonards.
For any budding nature lovers joining us, keep your eyes peeled and ears open to experience the sight and sounds of the rich and varied wildlife we can see along the way.
On this Melton Mowbray Navigation Tour on behalf of the Melton & Oakham Waterways Society we will follow the route of the old canal from Melton Mowbray’s Burton End, through the Town Park and across into Egerton Park and discover more about its history and some of the characters involved.
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IMPORTANT
Whilst we do accept walk-up participants, HistoryFare Tours regularly sell out. To avoid missing out and to get your preferred choice of tour date, we highly recommend booking now.
MAKE IT PRIVATE
The Melton Mowbray Navigation & River Eye Tour can also be booked as a private tour so if this is something your are interested in, please send a message via the HistoryFare Contact page and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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HISTORYFARE’S ACCESSIBILITY PROMISE
HistoryFare is committed to making travel more inclusive for everyone. Clear, honest information about accessibility is provided wherever required.
HistoryFare guided walks are designed to provide a step free access or alternative locations to ensure all points of interest can be enjoyed by all wherever possible.
Parking facilities, step-free access, senior-friendly routes, and accessible attractions are all taken into consideration when developing a HistoryFare guided tour.
We listen to customers feedback and continuously improve our services to better serve all travellers. If you have a question about accessibility issues, then please get in touch to see how we can help.
Unfortunately, the Melton Mowbray Navigation & River Eye Tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues due to being across open countryside and having stiles to climb.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
