During the last 850 years, since 1194, 16 Kings and 2 Queen’s have visited Melton Mowbray. On this Royal Melton guided tour we walk in the footsteps of these Royals, discovering more about why they came to Melton.
Melton Mowbray’s history can be traced back for at least 1,500 years dating back to the Saxon period if not before. The town was important enough to have been a royal mint in the reigns of King Aethelred II (978-1016) and King Canute (1016-1035).
The first King that is recorded as having paid a visit to Melton Mowbray was King Richard I, the Lionheart. On his way back from Nottingham after capturing the castle, bringing the rebellion of his brother John succesfully to an end he visited Melton Mowbray, on the 5th April 1194 to visit the Lord of the Manor, William de Mowbray.
Over the next 300 years, 1 1 out of 15 Kings visited Melton.
The old Priory on Burton Street is today known as the Anne of Cleves pub. This was given to her as part of her divorce settlement from King Henry VIII.
During the height of fox hunting, the sport brought many Royals to Melton Mowbray including Indian Princesses, the empress of Austria & Queen of Hungary to name a few.
Duration
Approx 120 minutes (2 Hours)
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Tour Meeting Point: Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach.
The Royal Melton Trail 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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Is tipping included and if not, how much should I tip?
Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program here in the United Kingdom, and an expression of satisfaction with the guide who has assisted you on your tour.
Tips are not included in the tour price however, it is customary to tip tour guides £2-£5 per tour, though the amount is always at your discretion.
Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your guide will offer to collect the money and tip as a group.
