Mary’s places to visit in Rutland and nearby
Sightseeing
Water sports, cruises and beautiful views. Between 10 and 20 minute drive depending upon which admission area you choose.
146 locals recommend
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneWater sports, cruises and beautiful views. Between 10 and 20 minute drive depending upon which admission area you choose.
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands breeding ospreys. 31 birdwatching hides. 10 minute drive from my house.
43 locals recommend
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands breeding ospreys. 31 birdwatching hides. 10 minute drive from my house.
Magnificent Elizabethan stately home near Stamford. Open daily mid March to October. Hosts the Burghley Horse Trials in September each year. 25 minute drive from Oakham.
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
Magnificent Elizabethan stately home near Stamford. Open daily mid March to October. Hosts the Burghley Horse Trials in September each year. 25 minute drive from Oakham.
Norman Great Hall of Oakham Castle. One of the finest examples of early medieval domestic architecture. 15 minute walk from my house.
19 locals recommend
Oakham Castle
Norman Great Hall of Oakham Castle. One of the finest examples of early medieval domestic architecture. 15 minute walk from my house.
Great day out. Open Easter to September. 25 minute drive from Oakham.
59 locals recommend
Rockingham Castle
Great day out. Open Easter to September. 25 minute drive from Oakham.
This country park, near the picturesque village of Somerby, includes a well preserved iron age hill fort. Good walking with superb views. 16 minute drive from Oakham.
Burrough Hill - Iron Age Hillfort
This country park, near the picturesque village of Somerby, includes a well preserved iron age hill fort. Good walking with superb views. 16 minute drive from Oakham.
Open daily, this centre hosts the British Birdwatching Fair in August. Located at Egleton (near Rutland Water). 10 minute drive from my house.
The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre
Open daily, this centre hosts the British Birdwatching Fair in August. Located at Egleton (near Rutland Water). 10 minute drive from my house.
38 stunning gardens laid out in different styles. 8 acre site. 10 minute drive from Oakham. Cafe. Open daily.
17 locals recommend
Barnsdale Gardens
Barnsdale Avenue38 stunning gardens laid out in different styles. 8 acre site. 10 minute drive from Oakham. Cafe. Open daily.
Food scene
Impressive garden centre, restaurant with great food. Gates is located in Cold Overton village, 4 miles from Oakham
12 locals recommend
Gates Garden Centre
Somerby RoadImpressive garden centre, restaurant with great food. Gates is located in Cold Overton village, 4 miles from Oakham
Atmospheric early 18th century coaching inn located in the Market Square, Oakham. Fabulous pizzas. Special price deal on orders before 7 pm. 15 minute walk from my house.
17 locals recommend
The Lord Nelson
11 Market PlAtmospheric early 18th century coaching inn located in the Market Square, Oakham. Fabulous pizzas. Special price deal on orders before 7 pm. 15 minute walk from my house.
Captain Noel Newton
55 High StWetherspoons is located in Oakham High Street. A 20 minute walk from my house.
Cloisters do great pizzas and other Italian food. Located in St Mary's Street, Stamford. 20 minute drive from Oakham.
6 locals recommend
Cloisters
9 St Mary's StCloisters do great pizzas and other Italian food. Located in St Mary's Street, Stamford. 20 minute drive from Oakham.
Located in Oakham Market Square. Popular cafe with atmospheric view of the old medieval Butter Cross. 15 minute walk from my house.
21 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
2 Central AveLocated in Oakham Market Square. Popular cafe with atmospheric view of the old medieval Butter Cross. 15 minute walk from my house.
Reliable and friendly cafe located in Church Street, Oakham. 15 minute walk from my house.
17 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
42-44 Bridgford RdReliable and friendly cafe located in Church Street, Oakham. 15 minute walk from my house.
A great combination for Outlet shopping and amazing food! Lands' End sells high quality outdoor/casual clothing. Outlet prices are massively discounted. The restaurant is open until 3pm. 20 minute walk from my house. 3 minute drive.
Lands' End
Lands End WayA great combination for Outlet shopping and amazing food! Lands' End sells high quality outdoor/casual clothing. Outlet prices are massively discounted. The restaurant is open until 3pm. 20 minute walk from my house. 3 minute drive.