About Us

 Bright Ideas Giftshop

Bright Ideas Giftshop, established in 2007, in the famous Market Town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, the home of Stilton Cheese & Pork Pies, where you will find a variety of Market Town Shops to visit as well as the Traditional Cattle Market held each Tuesday. 

Bright Ideas is situated approx 100 yards from the Town Centre and approx 200 yards from the Train Station at: 29 Burton Street (formerly known as The Manor House),  Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1AE.  Tel: 01664 566766 and our opening times are 0900-1700hrs Monday - Saturday.  

The Manor House (Bright Ideas): On the corner of Mill Street is the Manor House.  It is an 1870 rebuild on land belonging to one of the old smaller manors.  One of its claims to fame is that a young church organist called Malcolm Sargent had lodgings here from 1914 to 1924 - after that London and fame as one of England's greatest orchestral conductors.  Across the road from The Manor House is the Anne of Cleves public house: this dates back to the 1300's firstly as a Chantry Priests' House, then given by Henry VIII to Thomas Cromwell until his fall from favour and then to Anne of Cleves as part of her divorce settlement. 

Don't forget to visit Bright Ideas to pick up a Melton Mowbray Heritage Trail leaflet guiding you through the historic buildings of Melton Mowbray some of which are visible by their English Heritage Blue Plaques.  Follow the Melton Mowbray Heritage Trail to find out more and how Melton became famous for 'Painting The Town Red'. 

Choose your Shopping Experience from a variety of ways to Shop at Bright Ideas!

• Visit our shop and browse our wide range of Candles & Gifts receiving Excellent Customer Service from one of our experienced Members of Staff. 
• Visit our Website brightideasgiftshop.com where you can buy in the comfort of your own home.
• We accept orders & payments over the phone, alternatively, you can still place an order on the Website and then give us a call and pay over the phone with your credit/debit card to complete the transaction.

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We hope you continue to enjoy your shopping experience at Bright Ideas!

Trevor & Sarah Neale

Proprietors