Melton Mowbray War Memorial Tour

On this Melton Mowbray War Memorial tour you will visit a selection of war memorials in Melton’s town centre commemorating those who made the ultimate sacrifice whilst serving their country.

War Memorial Tour
Melton Mowbray Boer War
Memorial for the 1899-1902 Boer War located in St Marys Church Melton Mowbray

GUARANTEE

HistoryFare’s #1 priority on the Melton Mowbray War Memorial 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

2-3 Hours

MEETING LOCATION

Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH

FINISH LOCATION

The Royal British Legion

MAX GROUP SIZE

20

WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Yes

ASSISTANCE DOGS

Assistance dogs and well behaved pets are welcome on the tours.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Professional Guide
  • Walking tour through the historic market town of Melton Mowbray, visiting key locations associated with the towns rich and diverse military 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

There are numerous war memorials scattered around Melton Mowbray, some in open public spaces, others inside buildings such as churches, clubs and schools.

On this Melton Mowbray War Memorial tour we will visit memorials connected to the Battle of Waterloo, the South Africa (Boer) War, World War One, World War Two, Northern Ireland conflict, Iraq and Afghanistan.

War Memorial Tour
Melton Mowbray & District Boy Scout Association Roll of Honour

As we travel around town, as well as learning about pivotal moments in British military history we will also hear the stories behind some of the names listed on the memorials.

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Book directly with HistoryFare to get the best price on our tours.  If you find it cheaper within 3 days of booking, we’ll refund the difference.

BOOK NOW

For the full list of current tour dates, see the events page by clicking here.

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 War Memorial 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.

To view my other Melton Mowbray tours, click here.

HISTORYFARE’S ACCESSIBILITY PROMISE

HistoryFare is committed to making travel more inclusive for everyone. Clear, honest information about accessibility is provided wherever required.

The 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.

MOBILITY HIRE

If you need to hire a mobility scooter or a wheel chair to enable you to access HistoryFare Tours, these are available for hire from ShopMobility Melton Mowbray, subject to a small hire charge and availablity. Please visit their website for contact details.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards Highly Commended for the New Tourism Business category and finalist in the Best Days Out at the
Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Award New Tourism Business 2024
Best Day Out in Leicestershire 2024
Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 2025
Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award 2025
Prestige Awards Historic Tour Operator of the Year
Prestige Awards Historic Tour Operator of the Year Central England 2025/26
Melton BID Leisure & Tourism Award 2025
Melton BID Leisure & Tourism Award 2025
Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards Finalist 2025
Best Day Out in Leicestershire 2025

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