Location: Oakham
Top Things to do in Oakham
What to do and see in Oakham, England: The Best Free Things to do
Oakham is the county town of Rutland in the East Midlands of England, 25 miles (40.2 km) east of Leicester, 28 miles (45.1 km) south-east of Nottingham and 23 miles (37.0 km) west of Peterborough. Oakham has a population of 10,922, as of the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Oakham
1. Whissendine Windmill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Judearava - Hazeva, Israel
we went to visit, just because we had an hour to kill. little did i know that we would find a true working mill! Nigel Moon - a true living image of windy miller - was more than happy to tell us the history of this great working mill and let us climb up into the upper levels of the tower. Would loved to have been able to buy some flour but as we live overseas it wasn’t really possible. But talking to Mr Moon has made me more determined to buy quality bread or even try to make it myself! great place to take children
2. Rutland Water
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,594 reviews
Rutland Water covers 4,200 acres of open countryside. The park offers everything from walking and cycling to fishing and watersports. There is also our fantastic nature reserve, managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and home to the Rutland Osprey Project. Expert or novice, everything you need to make the most of your visit is right here, including cycle hire and expert tuition on boat handling. And of course, you will also find a choice of places to enjoy a cuppa or a bite to eat.
Reviewed By shazzaj1506 - Rutland, United Kingdom
Lots of people visit every year come rain or shine, we li e here and its a great pleasure to walk a around, lovely scenery and great parks for kids, you can even take a boat trip from one side to the other, the church is a must see, also there are quaint little pit stops with beverages available at reasonable prices
3. Oakham Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 397 reviews
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest Norman Halls in England. The Hall is best known for its collection of enormous commemorative Horseshoes donated by members of the Royal Family and Peers of the Realm. It is also decorated with a range of 12th century sculptures. The grounds of the Castle are a peaceful oasis in the centre of Oakham.
Reviewed By jennalewandowski - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Amazing collection of horseshoes and lovely stories about them from our volunteer guide Jim! Free entry and parking. Highly recommended.
4. Rutland County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Rutland County Museum & Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to England’s smallest county. Admission is free! Our many displays & exhibits from our Collections include: Archaeology Rural trades and rural life including: Brewery, Wheelwrighting, Blacksmithing, and an impressive range of agricultural exhibits Crime and punishment, including the only surviving New Drop Gallows in England The Brooke Reliquary and more! We also have Visitor Information, a Gift Shop, Study Area and a Garden.
Reviewed By ACoupleOfBubbas - Nottingham, United Kingdom
For a free museum, it is good. Couldn’t ask for much more, welcomed warmly by the staff. Spent a bit over an hour there looking at some interesting things.
5. All Saints Oakham
6. Normanton Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 872lornagv - North Luffenham, United Kingdom
We chose this for my husband's funeral and to the best of my knowledge we were the first people to ever hold a funeral here. It's a wonderful location for it and I would recommend it unhesitatingly. We had a humanist service and the space was perfect, not too overwhelming and not too small, perfect. Parking is no problem, and it makes what could be a dreary experience into something memorable for the right reasons
7. Gates Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 587 reviews
Set in a beautiful rural location, just 4 miles from the pretty market town of Oakham in Rutland, we have everything you need for the perfect day out. Built within an original 1818 Victorian walled garden, the nursery was founded by Fred and Ivy Gates when they created a market garden back in 1948. Still very much a family business today, we are proud to say that many of the traditional values the business was built upon are just as important to us today. Covering over 10,500 square metres of indoor and outdoor displays and offering a wide choice of goods, ranging from indoor and outdoor plants, garden care and hardware, gifts, home ware, garden furniture and BBQs, clothing and much more besides, why not pay us a visit and experience the charm of Gates Garden Centre for yourself?
Reviewed By FSHK - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic place. Gates is just brilliant - amazing array of plants, gardening equipment, books, gifts, interior decor, coffee shop, restaurant and a Farm Shop that is simply amazing. Love it. Great to have it in the area - never come away empty handed.
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