Getting to and from Melton Mowbray
Ideally situated close to major motorways and local transport services, Melton Mowbray is well-connected for an easy commute.
The nearest motorway is the A607 (a 7-minute drive from our development) or the A606 (a 3-minute drive from our development), with both Leicester and Nottingham being about a 40-minute drive away. There’s also a bus stop just an 8-minute walk from our development, making it easy to get into the town centre.
The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, just a 1 hour and 9-minute drive away, offering flights to destinations like Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, and more.
Things to do in Melton Mowbray
Just a 12-minute drive from our development, Melton Mowbray’s town centre offers a great selection of shops and cafes, including a Tesco's Superstore, a Sainsbury’s, a Morrisons, and a Boots. There’s also a specialist European supermarket and a Warsaw Shop, both of which import culinary favourites from abroad, as well as the popular local bakery, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe.
Melton Mowbray is also known for its market – which takes place twice a week – where you’ll find everything from fresh farmers’ produce to treasured antiques.
Popular schools in Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray is within a short distance of several highly rated schools, including:- Park Lane Nursery. A day care centre providing support for children between the ages of 6 weeks until 5 years old. Just an 18-minute walk away from our development, the school takes pride in being able to offer one-on-one support to its students.
- St Mary’s CofE Primary School is known for its excellent leadership program for its students, allowing them the chance to embrace responsibility. The school caters to children ages 4 to 11 and is located just a 5-minute drive from our development.
- Brownlow Primary School is another great option nearby. Just a 7-minute drive away, the school caters to children ages 4-11 and aims to foster an inclusive culture that focuses in on tolerance and emotional development.
- Long Field Academy is a secondary school and sixth form for students between the ages of 11 and 19. It offers a wide range of school clubs including art therapy, athletics as well as a book club. The school is just a 9-minute drive from our development.
Living in Melton Mowbray
Our new homes in Melton Mowbray are just a 15-minute walk from Melton Country Park, one of the area’s largest green spaces. Covering 140 acres, the park has playgrounds and football fields, perfect for dog walks and picnics.
For nature lovers, Holwell Reserves is just a 4-minute drive away. A former quarry owned by the Leicester & Rutland Wildlife Trust, it’s home to a diverse array of wildlife including woodpeckers, buzzards, kestrels, and red kites.
Waterfield Leisure Centre is an 8-minute drive away. The gym offers a good selection of Life Fitness equipment, as well as cycling studio classes and two swimming pools.
Melton Mowbray also hosts an annual chocolate festival, which offers attendees a chance to sample treats from local chocolatiers.
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