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A location to please all tastes
Whether you want laid-back relaxation , gentle or challenging activity, fancy just sight-seeing and exploring or even looking to combine business with pleasure, Church House Hut is perfectly positioned to satisfy most people. Below are just some of the things to see and visit, to do and enjoy and even some local places to eat and drink that we think you might appreciate...and down the bottom of the page you can see our exact location.
SOME OF THE THINGS TO VISIT, SEE AND DO
RUTLAND WATER
Rutland Water is one of Europe's largest man-made lakes, and the largest in England (by surface area), it is regarded as one of the best designed, both environmentally and aesthetically with its most iconic feature - the Normanton Church. Set in over 3,000 acres, there are alot of activities to do such as water sports, cycling, sporting events, fishing & walking. But if you want to relax, the Barnsdale Gardens is one of the quieter spots and is known for it’s wooded walks, most beautiful during Bluebell season!
MELTON MOWBRAY
Melton Mowbray, also known simply as Melton, is a charming, historic market town with many different types of markets running all the time (see below). Melton Mowbray is also known as the "Rural Capital of Food".
MELTON CARNEGIE MUSEUM
Housed in Melton's former Carnegie Library, the Museum opened in 1977. The galleries are on the ground floor, with collections from the Bronze Age to the Present Day on display. There is a small archive, a large room available to hire and a Changing Place toilet.
Melton Museum traces the social and economic history of Melton and includes exhibitions on the town's world-renowned Stilton cheese and pork pie industries, the history of fox hunting, shops and trades, rural life, archaeology and painting the town red.
WOOLSTHORPE MANOR
Woolsthorpe Manor is located on the Newton Trail with designated routes linking to surrounding attractions and areas. You can enjoy a walk to St. John the Baptist Church - one of the oldest in Lincolnshire and where Newton was baptised or visit the Science Centre and enjoy Newton’s theories brought to life through exhibits and hands-on workshops.
ROCKS BY RAIL
Covering 19 acres of reclaimed quarry, railway tracks and nature walks, is a step back in time. Visitors can discover amazing nature paths, take the classic working quarry trains, or even drive the vintage locomotive, tour the workshop and the display center, view the ironstone exhibition and learn about its historical significance then relax with a cup of coffee at a 1960s-style café.
SOMERBY RIDING SCHOOL
Gail Stimson founded the Somerby Equestrian Centre in 1991. It has grown year after year into a first class, busy, and welcoming equestrian center based in the heart of the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. As an approved ABRS and BHS riding school. it offers a range of services including livery hacks and tuition in all equine disciplines - from total beginners to experienced riders.
ELLYS MANOR HOUSE
Ellys Manor Mansion is an architectural wonder, a one-of-a-kind and enchanting Tudor wool merchant's house built in the Flemish style. The house's major attraction is a fantastic scheme of early 16th century wall paintings in the top rooms.
It is a survivor's wonder, having changed little over the years and keeping many of its original qualities. With its dense stone walls and deep-set mullioned windows with shallow Tudor arches to keep the rain out, the house is robust and powerful. The ceilings are high throughout, with massive wood beams that retain a strong tincture of black and red ochre. The house radiates a sense of grandeur!
GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE PARK AND GARDENS
Grimsthorpe is well-known for its beautiful and diverse walking and cycling trails. Take a short yet enjoyable walk through the Woodland Walk, wander around the beautiful gardens, or bring your bike and cycle to the lake and beyond. To see all the options, pick up a walking map from the Ticket Hut on your way in.
The Gift Shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is stocked with locally manufactured goods, one-of-a-kind presents, fascinating books, games, and toys for children. If you're looking for a good book to read, check out the new secondhand book area.
The Adventure Playground in Oaks Wood is a favorite among children. There are slides, swings, short pathways, and even a zip wire for little ones to explore and play on. There is also a picnic shelter and portaloos nearby.
RUTLAND WATER NATURE RESERVE
This internationally renowned nature reserve, operated by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Anglian Water, is one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in the United Kingdom, routinely containing over 25,000 birds.
The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Egleton offers exciting environmental displays, a great range of gifts and souviners, viewing gallery, excellent schools service, and In Focus optical shop. At the Lyndon Visitor Centre, home to the Osprey Project, there is a fascinating Weather and Wildlife exhibition as well as a Wildlife Trust shop.
In addition visitors will find
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31 bird watching hides (incl. some accessible to wheelchair users)
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habitats including woodland, grassland and wetlands
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wide range of insects, birds, mammals and amphibians
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rare plants
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nature and walking trails
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volunteering opportunities
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regular events and activities
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Rutland Environmental Education Centre (REEC)
MELTON COUNTRY PARK
Melton Country Park is 140 acres of open green space in Melton Mowbray and just a ten-minute walk from the town centre. The Country Park offers a range of things to explore in the outdoors, from wildlife lakes, open green space, footpaths trails, dog agility trails, gym equipment, children's play areas, football pitches, and a visitors centre with a cafe.
EASTON WALLED GARDENS
Easton consists of 12 acres of 'lost gardens' that have only just been recovered from decaying and are situated among the ruins of an ancient home overlooking the River Witham.
WILTON PARK
Wilton Park is the sporting park with tennis courts, five-a-side football, pitch & putt, the Mowbray Train, outdoor Gym Equipment and small children’s playground, picnic areas and tranquil gardens.
The Pavilion Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating available, toilet facilities and parking.The site can be booked for children's parties to include the miniature train.
STAPLEFORD PARK AND SPA
Stapleford Park is found just 3 minutes drive from Church House Hut or 10 minutes cycle ride. (We provide the bicycles, you just bring your helmet!)
It offers comfortable, luxurious hotel rooms, suites and cottages, bar and dining in the sumptuously historic Grinling Gibbons 2AA Rosette Restaurant, The Drawing room where you can choose from a selection of traditional teas, fruit and herbal infusions, or filtered coffee, and The Library Bar that's an intimate bar with an open fireplace featuring a menu which includes a bespoke gin cocktail selection and an extensive list of spirits and wines. And just a short stroll, a luxurious spa retreat awaits.
LE BLANC FINE ART SCULPTURE GARDENS
Many original bronze sculptures by sculptors Lloyd Le Blanc and Judith Holmes Drewry can be found in private, corporate, and public collections around the world. All of the bronze sculptures are limited editions and are cast in their own foundry in Leicestershire.
Lloyd Le Blanc’s sculpture largely focuses on water and landscape features of indigenous and exotic birds and animals. His extensive knowledge of bronze casting gives his work huge scope. You can see Le Blanc's Birds of Paradise scupltures in the trees to the sides of Church House Hut.
The foundry at Saxby, constructed in 1973 in rural Leicestershire, is Lloyd's fifth (perhaps sixth) after establishing foundries in New England, California, and Falmouth.
SKYDIVE LANGAR
Skydive Langar is a full-service skydiving facility that offers year-round top-quality training to both beginner and advanced skydivers. Langar Airfield near Nottingham is located in the heart of the Midlands (and not too far from Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield & Leeds). We operate two 15-personlace turbine-powered Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft skydiving from 14,000 feet.
TWINLAKES OUTDOOR WATERPARK
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Twinlakes is a 100 acres of family theme park - farm and water park. East Midlands Number 1 theme park that provides a never-ending variety of family fun adventures!
MELTON MOWBRAY MARKETS
MELTON MOWBRAY STREET MARKET
Melton Street Market is one of the country's oldest. Every Tuesday and Saturday, you may enjoy the hustle and bustle of the town's lively street market. The streets are crowded with vendors selling anything from clothing to fresh food and are centered on the Market Place in a safe pedestrianised area of town.
MELTON MOWBRAY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES MARKET
Every Tuesday and Friday, an antiques and collectors market is held at Melton Mowbray Cattle Market. It is part of the popular livestock market, is well established and has been running for many years. China & glassware, vintage toys, books, militaria, jewellery, furniture, clocks & watches, postcards & ephemera, etc.
MELTON MOWBRAY FARMERS MARKET
The local Farmers market runs every Tuesday and Friday from 8am to 2pm. It is the perfect place to find a selection of the best local produce; including fresh fish, butcher; cheeses and eggs and so much more.
MELTON MOWBRAY CAR BOOT AND SUNDAY MARKET
Stockyard's Sunday Market and Carboot Sale is the ideal location for bargain hunters and upcycling enthusiasts. Every week, it welcomes around 40 traders, both carbooters and market traders, including butchers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and plants.
MELTON MOWBRAY CRAFT VINTAGE AND ARTISAN MARKET
Returns Sunday April 2nd 2023 with many traders, including those offering vintage clothing & accessories, jewellery, prints, ceramics, gifts, eco-products, etc. Further craft markets will take place on the first Sunday of each month.
SOME OF THE PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK WE LOVE
LA PERLA RESTAURANT (ITALIAN)
Set in the heart of Melton Mowbray, La Perla offers a Fine Italo-Spanish Dining experience at La Perla. Our staff will ensure that your every need is met from the time you walk through the beautiful bar. The food is freshly prepared using the finest ingredients, including some imported from around the world, and offers a wide range of drinks and a fine selection of Spanish and Italian wines to match any occasion, whether it's a special occasion or just a night out.
RISTORANTE BELLINI (ITALIAN)
When you arrive at Ristorante Bellini, it is time to unwind, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved evening of wonderful food and drink with your friends and family. Located next to the Melton Cinema and open at 6pm to coincide with Cinema showings, making it ideal for pre and post-cinema and theatre lunches. It is directly across the street from the Bell Centre and the S. Mary's Way car park, which has free parking after 6 p.m.
APURBA RESTAURANT (Indian)
​Apurba has a new design and a new concept in Indian culinary, specializing in delectable Indian cuisine from the Indian subcontinent. Try our distinctive specialties, a unique assortment of meals with a unique twist.
PURPLE GARLIC (INDIAN)
Offers a wide variety of delicious Indian and Asian cuisine.
MONTERO LOUNGE (BAR AND CAFE)
Montero Lounge is located in the centre of Melton Mowbray, in a lovely ancient building just down from the market square. A friendly atmosphere, with a hint of exposed brick, wooden floors, and retro floral wallpaper, it provides a wonderful choice of food and drinks (including kids, gluten free, and vegan menus). And, with the lovely sunny (usually) and heated (when not sunny) mural-decorated groovy rooftop terrace, bring a touch of Riviera elegance to deepest Leicestershire.
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THE ANNE OF CLEVES (PUB AND RESTAURANT)
Our charming 14th Century pub & beautiful beer garden lie under the watchful eye of St. Mary’s Church on Burton Street. This pub is not only lovely, but it is also rich in history, with many stories to tell. The Anne of Cleves may be a modern family-run, friendly bar providing delicious food and drink, but the structure itself dates back almost 700 years and is rich in royal history.
HARBORO HOTEL (COCKTAILS AND PUB & RESTAURANT)
For nearly 200 years, the Harboro Hotel has been a part of historic Melton Mowbray. A local family bought the business in 2012 and converted it into the inviting venue it is today. The Harboro Hotel's welcoming atmosphere makes it simple to unwind, with an emphasis on pleasant but efficient service. Our open-air deck offers alfresco dining.
THE WHITE LION INN - WHISSENDINE (PUB AND RESTAURANT)
Nestled in the heart of Rutland, England’s smallest County is the beautiful village of Whissendine near Oakham, which lies between Melton Mowbray the rural capital of food and Oakham – The White Lion Inn is much more than the average local pub. It welcomes families and dogs and has a bar with nice lounging spaces, two real log fireplaces, a restaurant, a function room, and eight en-suite bedrooms. There is a beautiful yard with a patio recently added with comfy eating tables and chairs, making it the ideal place to have a drink of wine or taste our excellent home-cooked food. And expect a magic show from the owner!
THE BERKELEY ARMS (GASTROPUB)
An award-winning 16th-century free house on the boundary of Leicestershire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire. The menu is updated on a regular basis and provides a wide range of options. Fresh, locally sourced dishes are cooked to order, and a good selection of wines and spirits is available. Providing a rotating selection of real ales, as well as draught and bottled beers and ciders. Guests are also welcome to taste the freshly ground coffee, which is available all day.
THE TOLLEMACHE ARMS - BUCKMINSTER (COUNTRY PUB)
The Tollemache Arms is an impressive stone built 19th century country tavern in the picturesque community of Buckminster located on the B676 approximately 4 miles from the A1 in the idyllic countryside on the Lincolnshire Leicestershire border. Provides a welcome and calm family-friendly environment. Choose from traditional pub classics, sandwiches, and bar snacks served in the cosy bar to an a la carte dining experience in the main restaurant. Both serve freshly cooked food prepared daily by our Chefs from locally obtained seasonal products.
OUR POSITION
We are positioned at the very end of Church Lane on the right-hand side.
Entering through the gate you will see a church with a spire in front of you at the end of the gravelled driveway. There is a free parking space ready and waiting for you and will be marked CHURCH HOUSE HUT. Please note that parking is allocated for 1 car within the Saxby Church House driveway.
If you are arriving in two separate cars, please send us an email beforehand so that we can accommodate this. Please also bear in mind that this space is for private cars only, no camper vans please.
Contact Us
Church House Hut
Church Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2RR, United Kingdom
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