Experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley area.
The Blue Ball at Braunston – Country Pub & Kitchen
Cask Marque
We're Good To GoAwarding Winning C17th thatched country Pub & Kitchen with lovely decked garden terrace overlooking the village church opposite.
Price from £10
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
Blossoms Restaurant at Rutland Hall
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.
Spanhoe Lodge
AA Breakfast Award
AA Gold Stars 4Spanhoe Lodge is situated in the East Northamptonshire Village of Laxton, just 2 miles from the Rutland Border and the Welland Valley Viaduct. Close to market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford, and near to Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Whether for a romantic break, time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a special occasion or business, Spanhoe Lodge offers everything you want and more.
Price from £75.00
Rutland Water Visitor Centre & Mini Golf
Make sure you pop into the interactive and informative Rutland Water Visitor Centre at Sykes Lane near Empingham. You will find lots to be learned; with items telling the history of the reservoir, and explaining the wildlife on the nature reserve, not forgetting the array of local information you can pick up to plan your time in the area, alongside maps, cycle routes, souvenirs and gifts.
Sacrewell Heritage Farm & Country Centre
Explore food, farming and the beautiful countryside on a visit to Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre. We have plenty to keep you entertained, with animals to meet, outdoor spaces to discover, a recently restored 18th century watermill and a large indoor soft play centre.
Warner’s Traditional Sweet Shop
Warner’s traditional sweet shop is open on Market Street in Oakham.
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.
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 Water Visitor Centre & Mini Golf
Sykes Lane, Empingham, OAKHAM, Rutland, LE15 8QL, United Kingdom
Sacrewell Heritage Farm & Country Centre
Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, UK
