Round Corner Brewery

Round Corner Brewery sits just outside Melton Mowbray, a town famous for its pies but clearly ready to make a name for itself in craft beer too. This is a working brewery where you can actually see what goes into making the stuff - proper industrial setup, nothing twee about it. The space has that honest feel of a place that cares more about the beer than the Instagram angle, which in 2024 is refreshing.

Visits here tend to work best if you're already into beer or at least willing to learn. They do tours and tastings, though you'll want to check their website for exact times and whether you need to book ahead - details aren't locked down tight on opening hours, so a quick call first saves a wasted journey. Plan on two to three hours if you're doing the full experience, less if you just want to grab a pint and chat with the brewers.

For a park holiday in the area, this works as a decent half-day excursion. The Grange Camping and Caravan Park is barely a mile and a half away, or Eye Kettleby Lakes if you prefer something with more water activities. Either gives you a base to explore Melton Mowbray itself - the food scene's worth a proper look - and ping out to the brewery when the mood takes you. It's not a destination by itself, but it fits neatly into a broader trip through the East Midlands.