The Melton Cheeseboard

Small but perfectly formed, this traditional cheesemonger in the middle of Melton Mowbray specialises in Stilton and local cheeses but stocks more than 160 varieties.

Owners Tim and Lyn Brown source cheeses directly from the dairies, including a wide range from Long Clawson and Sparkenhoe Farm. The shop stocks other local produce too, including beers and pork pies from local artisan makers.