Museums · East Midlands
Borough of Melton
In or near Waltham on the Wolds.
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and sur
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Borough of Melton, the nearest railway station is Central Station, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE14 4PS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The north of the district includes part of the Vale of Belvoir. Melton is the least populous district of its type and the fourth least populous district in England overall. The neighbouring districts are Harborough, Charnwood, Rushcliffe, Newark and Sherwood, South Kesteven and Rutland.
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Official information
The Borough of Melton is a local government district in Leicestershire, England, known for its rich history and community services. Visitors can explore various local services, including waste management, planning, and housing information.
From the Wikipedia article
Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The north of the district includes part of the Vale of Belvoir. Melton is the least populous district of its type and the fourth least populous district in England overall. The neighbouring districts are Harborough, Charnwood, Rushcliffe, Newark and Sherwood, South Kesteven and Rutland.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Melton after the area's only town, Melton Mowbray. The district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8000, -0.8000
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Sproxton
- Postcode
- LE14 4PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 4.8 km
- Official site
- www.melton.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Melton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Melton?
- Borough of Melton is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 4PS), in the parish of Sproxton.
- What is Borough of Melton?
- Melton is a local government district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its only town, Melton Mowbray. The borough also includes numerous villages and sur
- How do I get to Borough of Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 4PS.
- How do I get to Borough of Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 4PS.