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.
GUARANTEE
HistoryFare’s #1 priority on the Victorian Melton 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
120 minutes (2 Hours)
MEETING LOCATION
Military Working Dogs memorials outside Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1GH
FINISH LOCATION
The Market Square.
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 history during Queen Victoria’s reign
- Discount Vouchers for local café’s & businesses
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Water
- Gratuities
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
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.
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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 Victorian Melton 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.
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 availability. Please visit their website for contact details.
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