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

Spanhoe Lodge

Spanhoe 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

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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.

The Rutland Vineyard

A single site vineyard in between two valleys located on Jurassic limestone soil.

Greetham Valley

Set amidst picturesque countryside just a few minutes’ drive from Rutland Water, Greetham Valley provides everything you would expect of a contemporary hotel. Family owned and run, we take pride in ensuring the highest attention to detail on the presentation of all our facilities, as well as the first class service our guests receive.

Price from £75

The Barnsdale

A refined yet relaxed boutique hotel in the heart of Rutland’s beautiful countryside. Close to Rutland Water and the undulating hills of England’s smallest county, this former 17th Century farmhouse is an idyllic retreat for anyone wishing to escape.

Price from £85

Fineshade Wood

A hidden gem in the countryside south of Rutland! Located between Stamford and Corby, Fineshade Wood provides a picturesque setting for your next family adventure.

Rutland County Museum

Rutland County Museum, located on Catmos Street in Oakham, is the perfect introduction to the smallest county in England.

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Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre

Nestled just next to the picturesque village of Egleton, the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre provides the ideal start point for your visit to Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Here you will find a well stocked gift shop, light refreshments, and friendly staff and volunteers on hand should you need assistance.

Price from £3.5

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.

Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum

Cottesmore Iron Ore Mines Sidings, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, Rutland, LE15 7FF, United Kingdom

Spanhoe Lodge

spanhoe lodge

Rutland Garden Centre, Village Store & Café

Rutland Garden Village, Ashwell Road, Langham, Oakham, UK

The Rutland Vineyard

JC9W+RF Stamford, UK

Greetham Valley

Wood Lane, Greetham, Rutland, LE15 7SN, United Kingdom

The Barnsdale

The Avenue, Oakham LE15 8AH, UK

Fineshade Wood

Fineshade Wood, Fineshade, Nr Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3, United Kingdom

Rutland County Museum

Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP, United Kingdom

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleto, Rutland, LE15 8BT, United Kingdom

Barnsdale Gardens

The Avenue, Exto, Oakham, RUTLAND, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom