Britain’s finest example of Norman architecture, recently conserved and restored thanks to a £2.2m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. It was built between 1180-90 and is one of the oldest surviving aisled stone halls in the country.
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Oakham, the county town of Rutland, is a classic English market town, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It has a castle, market place, butter cross and stocks, a famous old school, all in close association with a magnificent parish church and arranged in a rectangular shape around which the town has grown.
Rutland is England’s smallest and arguably prettiest county, and certainly lives up to its motto, Multum in Parvo (much in little); This rural escape is the perfect place to spend time enjoying the great outdoors. Rutland Water offers a multitude of leisure pursuits including watersports, cycling, fishing and bird watching, while Rutland’s many attractive villages, set in the wonderful English countryside, are home to picture postcard cottages and traditional country pubs.
A rainy day needn’t mean a dull day, no sir, not in Rutland! There’s loads that you can do and plenty to keep the children entertained, so check out our suggestions, grab your brolly and head on out to have some fun!
Ideally situated just off the A1, yet one of Britain’s best kept secrets. Here’s a taste of what is waiting to be discovered on your next group visit…
Rutland has a plethora of offerings to keep youngsters amused – and their parents as serene as possible – through the spring and summer season.
A charming 17th century coaching inn situated in the centre of Oakham previously known as the Whipper-In.
[2022] Make some magical memories in Rutland this festive season, by visiting Christmas Fayres, enjoying seasonal menus, and partaking in some festive activities. (more…)
To celebrate English Tourism Week, we've teamed up with Charlie Pallett, aka The Rutland Blogger, to give us her Guide to 48 hours in Rutland!
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