Renown for both its superb food and spectacular views, Blossoms lounge, bar and restaurant, at Rutland Hall is a great destination for anyone looking for light refreshments through to the full 3-course à la carte dining experience.
Nene Valley Railway
Experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley area.
Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum
Rocks by Rail is an outdoor living museum covering 19 acres of reclaimed quarry and railway tracks to offer a journey back in time. Situated 4 miles from Oakham, explore fascinating nature trails, take a train trip, drive a classic loco and tour the workshop.
Price from £4
Rutland Garden Centre, Village Store & Café
A family-owned, independent garden centre with restaurant, cakery and food market on the outskirts of Oakham, located within a selection of tempting shops at Rutland Garden Village courtyard with children’s play area.
Rutland Nursery
This family-run garden nursery and café is situated on the south shore of beautiful Rutland Water.
Barnsdale Gardens
Originally created by Geoff Hamilton for the Gardeners’ World TV show, Barnsdale is home to 38 pocket-sized, themed garden ‘rooms’, built in his trademark, practical style, and full of inspiration for garden-lovers of all ages. Go for great ideas for your own outside spaces or simply have fun exploring- there magical hidden corners, ponds full of tadpoles and newts, and an allotment with chickens and giant organically grown veg.
The Barnsdale Brasserie – 1760
Originally a 17th century farmhouse on the Exton Estate, home to the Noel family (Earl of Gainsborough) for generations at the head of a horse chestnut tree-lined avenue, The Barnsdale is now a superb 44 bedroom hotel and restaurant, named 1760 after the year the original lodge was built.
Tolethorpe Open Air Theatre
The magic of Tolethorpe is something special which we highly recommend you experience for yourselves. Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful grounds in front of Tolethorpe Hall, then take your seat, protected from summer showers, and see an open-air stage like no other with amateur productions from the extremely talented Stamford Shakespeare Company.
Price from £15
Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum, located on Catmos Street in Oakham, is the perfect introduction to the smallest county in England.
Price from £0
Grimsthorpe Castle Park & Gardens
The Castle is the centrepiece of the estate. It is a large quadrangular house with a central courtyard.
Price from £5.50
Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum
Cottesmore Iron Ore Mines Sidings, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, Rutland, LE15 7FF, United Kingdom
Rutland Garden Centre, Village Store & Café
Rutland Garden Village, Ashwell Road, Langham, Oakham, UK
Tolethorpe Open Air Theatre
Rutland Open Air Theatre, Tolethorpe Hall, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 4BH, United Kingdom
