Welcome to the directions page of the FSMR website
page updated 11 / 08 / 2013
How to
find us
The
SMR is based in
near
Melton Mowbray,
LE14 2SF
Note be warned, there is another
Stapleford at
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Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map
service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
The SMR is situated at
Note, There are plenty of the Brown Tourism
signs directing to the hotel around the area which you can follow.
We are just off the B676 Melton
to (A1) Colsterworth road about 4 miles East of
Melton.
Head out of
Melton on the B676, after about 4 miles at the Saxby industrial park turn right
(just before the Wymondham turn) and go over the
railway bridge and then hump back river bridge, the SMR is on your left before
you reach Stapleford village and hotel entrance (unless parking is in use at
the hotel and signposted otherwise on the day
The
FSMR are not responsible for any travel arrangements or incorrect information
if you choose this mode of transport. You could also get a taxi from Oakham or
Melton railway stations which are both about 20 minutes away.
Melton is about 100 miles due north of
Melton Mowbray is the centre
of the famous Pork Pie and Stilton Cheese industries and is a very popular
tourist area, with plenty of places to stay and see. The Melton website may be of
interest if you are planning a visit from outside the area, see the links page
on the bottom of this page. Of course, you could stay at "Stapleford Park
Country Hotel", one of the most exclusive in
We are also on the borders of
the ancient
Also nearby is the "Great
Central" railway. The only double track mainline
preserved steam railway in the UK.
And the Nene valley Railway at
Also 15
miles from the National Space Centre at Leicester.
Great site to discover more about the neighbouring
"secret" and ancient County of Rutland including weblinks
to local sites, and an events diary.
Main
Leicestershire promotions and tourism site
Brilliant
resource for Leicestershire web sites and info on all things in the County and
City
More information on the SMR can be obtained via email