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Leicestershire
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Leicestershire
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 Oakham
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| Oakham, Rutland's main town, is a busy
country town with some interesting buildings. |
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Map of Oakham |
What
To See -
Oakham Tourist Attractions
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 Oakham
Castle, Norman, hall is intact, shop etc, Tel: 01572 723654  |
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County Museum, in converted 18th century riding school, rural life, shop etc, Tel:
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Farm Park, long established rare breeds, exhibition of old farm equipment, play
areas, walks, shop etc, Tel: 01572 756789 |
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| Rutland Water Reservoir, drowned a village when built, you
drive around part of it, parking areas and nature trails to the north, yacht club on
the south side at Edith Weston, off A6003 or A606 |
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Railway Museum, B668 at Cottesmore, locomotives, carriages and wagons, walk along
the Oakham canal, Tel: 01572 813203 |
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| Small villages all
around the area, such as Burrough on the Hill, west off A606
or B6047, which has a good view over the Vale, also Exton,
east off the A606, for thatched houses and for the gardens of Geoff Hamilton , BBC's
Gardeners' World, at Barnsdale Plants and Gardens,
Tel: 01572 813200 Empingham, north of the reservoir on the A606, has a church with a
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Where
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East Norton near Oakham LE7 9XB
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This Elizabethan manor house is surrounded by beautiful East Midlands countryside. The peaceful retreat is a 30-minute drive from Leicester, and offers free Wi-Fi and hearty dining.
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Hambleton near Oakham LE15 8TH
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In a grand Victorian mansion, Hambleton Hall has an award-winning restaurant, swimming pool and beautiful gardens. The magnificent estate is situated on the Hambleton Peninsular, overlooking Rutland Water.
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Stamford Road Barnsdale Oakham LE15 8AB
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Our hotel is a magnificent Grade II listed building set in a conservation area in in the English county of Rutland. The Barnsdale Hall Hotel is also located in landscaped gardens overlooking the beautiful Rutland Water.
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2 Church Street Braunston-in-Rutland Oakham LE15 8QT
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A unique picturesque 18th century Inn situated close to Rutland Water, only 1 mile from the county town of Oakham. Within easy reach of Nottingham, Peterborough and Leicester, as well as the A1 and M1 motorway.
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Main Street Clipsham near Oakham LE15 7SH
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The Beech House is situated opposite the award-winning Olive Branch restaurant, in the scenic village of Clipsham.
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Empingham Near Oakham LE15 8PS
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Luxurious Bed & Breakfast in large country house with spectacular views situated on edge of picturesque village. Adjacent to Rutland Water, Europe's largest man made lake and close to Cambridge, Peterborough, Leicester & Nottingham. Numerous good pubs..
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16 St Marys Road Manton near Oakham LE15 8SU Tel: 0844 847 1200
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In the centre of a picturesque and peaceful Rutland Water village this perfectly charming spacious cottage and its delightful garden is one of a row set just 250 yards from the village pub which serves food. Two miles away the market town of Oakham offers...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Langham near Oakham LE15 7JR Tel: 0844 847 1200
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In the beautiful unspoilt village of Langham sits Ranksborough Hall in Rutland. This large grand house was built in 1893 for Lord Ranksborough who was then equerry to Queen Victoria. These days The hall and its surrounding fifty acre of parkland are now h...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Oakham
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Water, try day trips to Melton Mowbray or Market Harborough. |
Towns near Oakham To Visit - straight line distance:
Rutland Water Tourist Information (3.62 miles) Uppingham Tourist Information (5.65 miles) Melton Mowbray Tourist Information (9.28 miles) Stamford Tourist Information (10.53 miles) |
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