Oakham


Oakham


Oakham is the County town of Rutland. Rich in history and character, Oakham is now a bustling market town situated about 100 miles North of London, 20 miles from Leicester and Peterborough, and less than an hour's drive from Nottingham. As the administrative centre for Rutland, many of the county's services are centred on this lively market town. Oakham market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday in the Market Place. There is a wide variety of stalls selling fruit & vegetables, fish and cheeses, bread, clothes, household goods and plants. Source: Rutland Online

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Oakham Castle c/o Rutland County Museum Catmose Street OAKHAM LE15 6HW Website: www.rutnet.co.uk/rcccastle Email: museum@rutland.gov.uk Telephone: 01572 758440 Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. It was built by Walkelin de Ferrers, a Norman baron, in about 1180-90. The remains of other parts of this fortified manor house lie beneath the grass of the inner bailey. It was surrounded by earthen banks and stone walls which had at least two towers. To the north were gardens and fishponds. Oakham Castle and it's collection of horseshoes can be found to the rear of the Market Place. Rutland County Museum Catmose Street OAKHAM LE15 6HW Website: www.rutnet.co.uk/rccmuseum Email: museums@rutland.gov.uk Telephone: 01572 758440 Fax: 01572 758445 The Rutland County Museum is a warm ironstone building, erected in 1794-95 on the site of the maltings by Sir Gerard Noel Edwards, who lived opposite at Catmose. He was Colonel of the Rutland Fencible Cavalry and built it as their indoor riding school. Opened by HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, in 1969, it houses a rich rural life collection from Rutland, historically England's smallest county. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADMISSION FREE

Oakham Accommodation

Kirkee House 35 Welland Way OAKHAM Rutland LE15 6SL England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 22.00 GBP Whipper-in Hotel Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT England Hotel Price Single From : 65.00 GBP Barnsdale Hall Hotel & Country Club Barnsdale Oakham Rutland LE15 8AB England Hotel Price Single From : 70.00 GBP Barnsdale Lodge Hotel The Avenue Rutland Water North Shore Oakham Rutland LE15 8AH England Hotel Price Single From : 75.00 GBP

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