Guide to Oakham and surrounding attractions

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Guide to Oakham and surrounding attractions

Sightseeing

A brief insight into the history of Oakham
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Château d'Oakham
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A brief insight into the history of Oakham
Beautiful for long walks and cycling
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Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig Lane
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Beautiful for long walks and cycling
FREE museum with a glimpse into the counties history highlighting Archaeology, Rural trading, crime and punishment and more
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Rutland County Museum
Catmos Street
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FREE museum with a glimpse into the counties history highlighting Archaeology, Rural trading, crime and punishment and more
Great day out for families and bird lovers alike
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Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
Exton Lane
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Great day out for families and bird lovers alike
Meet some furry friends and let the kids enjoy the climbing frames
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Bugtopia The Zoo
Sykes Lane
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Meet some furry friends and let the kids enjoy the climbing frames
Great for Fun in the Sun!
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Rutland water Park
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Great for Fun in the Sun!
Meet some Alpacas and other four legged friends with the kids
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Rutland Farm Park
Uppingham Road
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Meet some Alpacas and other four legged friends with the kids
Lovely village for walking and taking in the countryside. Local pub also cozy with a log fire for winter and beer garden for summer.
Exton
Lovely village for walking and taking in the countryside. Local pub also cozy with a log fire for winter and beer garden for summer.
Welland Viaduct, Harringworth Viaduct or Seaton Viaduct, crosses the valley of the River Welland between Harringworth in Northamptonshire and Seaton in Rutland, England. The viaduct is 1,275 yards long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet span. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the United Kingdom
Welland viaduct
Gretton Road
Welland Viaduct, Harringworth Viaduct or Seaton Viaduct, crosses the valley of the River Welland between Harringworth in Northamptonshire and Seaton in Rutland, England. The viaduct is 1,275 yards long and has 82 arches, each with a 40 feet span. It is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in the United Kingdom

Food scene

Great tapas, wine and spirits bar. Tasty snack platters and small plates and selection of international wines
Ovation
Gaol Street
Great tapas, wine and spirits bar. Tasty snack platters and small plates and selection of international wines
Local brewery with TV for sports. They also do beer tasting
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The Grainstore Brewery & Tap
Station Approach
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Local brewery with TV for sports. They also do beer tasting
Gorgeous setting for a special meal. Michelin Star awarded
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The Finch's Arms
Oakham Road
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Gorgeous setting for a special meal. Michelin Star awarded
Local gem, delicious food. Have been awarded a Michelin Star and serve modern British and locally sourced meals
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Hitchen's Barn
12 Burley Rd
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Local gem, delicious food. Have been awarded a Michelin Star and serve modern British and locally sourced meals
British Pub with delicious pizzas and occasional live music
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The Lord Nelson
11 Market Pl
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British Pub with delicious pizzas and occasional live music
Cosy 17th-century village pub with oak beams and beer garden, offering real ales, whiskies and rums.
Wheatsheaf
2-4 Northgate
Cosy 17th-century village pub with oak beams and beer garden, offering real ales, whiskies and rums.
Great for a light lunch and a pint on a budget
Captain Noel Newton
55 High St
Great for a light lunch and a pint on a budget
Cozy pub with large beer garden perfect for a summer sun-downer
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The Admiral Hornblower
64 High St
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Cozy pub with large beer garden perfect for a summer sun-downer
Great place to have an afternoon tea
Castle Cottage Cafe
Market Place
Great place to have an afternoon tea
Authentic Indian restaurant in town center with a good drinks menu
Sarpech Wine Bar & Restaurant
4 Burley Rd
Authentic Indian restaurant in town center with a good drinks menu
An Authentic Cuisine in Oakham, tempted by an unrivaled range of Authentic & Imaginative traditional and fusion dishes, some even named after local residents. No liquor licence but you are welcome to bring your own
Red India
26 Melton Rd
An Authentic Cuisine in Oakham, tempted by an unrivaled range of Authentic & Imaginative traditional and fusion dishes, some even named after local residents. No liquor licence but you are welcome to bring your own
Chinese take-away down the road from West Walk, cash only
Golden Dragon Take-Away
2 West Road
Chinese take-away down the road from West Walk, cash only
Sit down Indian restaurant - delicious curries and bring your own drinks
10 Dining Street - Authentic Indian Restaurant
8 New Street
Sit down Indian restaurant - delicious curries and bring your own drinks
Hotel with restaurant and bar - great Sunday roast and weekday lunch Wednesday to Saturday. Also open Monday nights
Wisteria Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar - great Sunday roast and weekday lunch Wednesday to Saturday. Also open Monday nights

Neighbourhoods

Oakham Town Market which is held every Wednesday & Saturday in and around the historic town square has a great range of local produce as well as many other stalls offering things from Fresh Fish to Puzzles, Scarves & Hats, Fresh Bread, a good selection of Fruit & Vegetables and lots of other interesting stuff, so there is a great variety to chose from.
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Oakham
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Oakham Town Market which is held every Wednesday & Saturday in and around the historic town square has a great range of local produce as well as many other stalls offering things from Fresh Fish to Puzzles, Scarves & Hats, Fresh Bread, a good selection of Fruit & Vegetables and lots of other interesting stuff, so there is a great variety to chose from.

City/town information

Not too far from Oakham, a great historic market town to explore and enjoy some great pubs and restaurants
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Stamford
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Not too far from Oakham, a great historic market town to explore and enjoy some great pubs and restaurants
Great market town to visit if you are looking for antiques or artwork.
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Uppingham
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Great market town to visit if you are looking for antiques or artwork.

Conseils aux voyageurs

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Take note of parking restrictions

Take note of parking restrictions, some on street parking only allows for up to 2 hours, but there are many paid parking areas throughout town
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Walking shoes

There are lots of beautiful countryside walks in and around Oakham, so be sure to bring comfy shoes to explore in