A central play and picnic pause / MELTON MOWBRAY

Play Close, Melton Mowbray

Use Play Close for the small outdoor break that makes a town visit easier. Behind St Mary’s, it lets families swap quiet interiors and busy shops for play without planning another major transfer. Bring a snack, sit for a while or let children choose the pace before returning to the centre.

Play Close park in Melton Mowbray — Photo: Roy Hughes

Before you go

Play Close also hosts events, so check what is taking place before relying on the usual layout or a quiet picnic. The country park is a separate, larger outing; you do not need both on a short day.

The practical details

Where to find it: Behind St Mary’s Church, central Melton Mowbray
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Ordinary park use is free. Fairs and other organised events can have separate charges, access arrangements or temporary closures; check event information before travelling specifically for an activity.
Access and getting around: The council identifies specialised play equipment suitable for a wheelchair or pushchair. Confirm the equipment and route that suit your group with the Town Estate; this does not guarantee access to every item or temporary event layout.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: A practical reward after a museum or church visit, with a short route back to town. Follow equipment age guidance and supervise around neighbouring roads and water rather than treating a central park as an enclosed playroom.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 30–90 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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