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Known for
The Melton Mowbray pork pie (PGI-protected, made here since the 18th century), Stilton cheese (also PGI-protected and made in Leicestershire), the hunting capital of England, and a Leicestershire market town of extraordinary food heritage
A little history
Melton Mowbray has been producing hand-raised pork pies since the 18th century — the distinctive bow-sided pie shape is protected by PGI. The Vale of Belvoir nearby produces Stilton cheese. The town was for centuries the most fashionable fox-hunting destination in England — society came from London to hunt.
Buy a genuine Melton Mowbray pork pie from Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe — the real thing is extraordinary. Tuxford & Tebbutt for Stilton. The Tuesday and Saturday markets for local produce. The hunting heritage trail.
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Melton Mowbray is one of England's great food towns — pork pies, Stilton, local game and Leicestershire produce. The markets are excellent. Multiple award-winning producers.
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Melton Mowbray is a place in Leicestershire known for the Melton Mowbray pork pie (PGI-protected, made here since the 18th century), Stilton cheese (also PGI-protected and made in Leicestershire), the hunting capital of England, and a Leicestershire market town of extraordinary food heritage. Melton Mowbray has been producing hand-raised pork pies since the 18th century — the distinctive bow-sided pie shape is protected by PGI. The population is around 27,000.
Melton Mowbray is one of England's great food towns — pork pies, Stilton, local game and Leicestershire produce. The markets are excellent. Multiple award-winning producers.
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Roam covers Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area in Leicestershire, including Asfordby, Frisby on the Wreake, Gaddesby, Kirby Bellars, Eye Kettleby, Scalford, Somerby and Cold Overton.
