crodonilson
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Off there for a week next month with the better half. Any suggestions on places to go, things to do would be much appreciated.
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Baron Pepperpot
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Well, it's so small there isn't much to talk about. Oakham is the county town.
English Market Town of Oakham, Boutique Shopping, Unique Gifts
English Market Town of Oakham, Boutique Shopping, Unique Gifts
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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Dont blink, you'll miss it
brakespear
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Is there a museum to one of the greatest if not the greatest British band anywhere?
edit: OK, they're not actually from there but still
edit: OK, they're not actually from there but still
crodonilson
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I know that Rutlands claim to fame is it was the only county in England not to have a direct train service to London (I think Shropshire may share that honour now).
We went to Leicestersire last year and had a blast.
Did a stadium tour of the hugely impressive Walkers Stadium, went to the Space Museum in Leicester, had a curry on Leicesters infamous 'curry mile' and went to Melton Mowbray to see how pork pies are made.
We went to Leicestersire last year and had a blast.
Did a stadium tour of the hugely impressive Walkers Stadium, went to the Space Museum in Leicester, had a curry on Leicesters infamous 'curry mile' and went to Melton Mowbray to see how pork pies are made.
A fish called Glen Ponder
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A week! If you are feeling energetic hire a couple of bikes and get out and about - Good circuit around Rutland Water reservoir. Not technically in Rutland, but Stamford is on the borders and is a charming old town with lots of history and pubs and more interesting than Oakham - It really depends what you are into - Burghley House (home of famous Horse trials) is a fine Elizabethan house. Not too far from a number of other larger towns, such as Peterborough and Leicester. If you are missing your football try Stamford Town, winners of the 1980 FA Vase!
junior
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Whereabouts in Rutland are you going? I live here. Anything you want to know just ask.
The Birdman
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Some of my ancesters came from Belton in Rutland I belive they were the second biggest land owners in the village next to the Duke of Rutland. visited the village and meet with local historians who new of my familey name. All I could find was grave stones and plaques on Church walls with there names on them. They seemed to have all died out. Still researching my family history. Just hope I don't find any Palace in my blood.
The Stout Yeoman
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I used to be based up there when in Her Majesties Forces (RAF North Luffenham) ... Oakham back then used to be referred to Oakham where you poke'em ....
Rutland Water is quite nice if the weather is kind to you (I think you can hire pushbikes and cycle round the man made lake). Burleigh House is nearby (Stamford) if Kulture is your thing.... mind you they might be a bit busy with the current horse trials (thats a joke by the way) Back then the good thing about Stamford was market day ... this was long before pubs opened all day ... we used to come off a night shift and "hit the town" aka spend the day in the pub.
The following might give you a couple of ideas perhaps http://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/the-midlands/leicestershire-and-rutland/things-to-do
If Aviation is your thing there a museum at Newark ...
The area didnt really suit me at the age of 19 but a good few years on I might well appreciate it more for what it offers - ie doing nothing!!
Rutland Water is quite nice if the weather is kind to you (I think you can hire pushbikes and cycle round the man made lake). Burleigh House is nearby (Stamford) if Kulture is your thing.... mind you they might be a bit busy with the current horse trials (thats a joke by the way) Back then the good thing about Stamford was market day ... this was long before pubs opened all day ... we used to come off a night shift and "hit the town" aka spend the day in the pub.
The following might give you a couple of ideas perhaps http://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/the-midlands/leicestershire-and-rutland/things-to-do
If Aviation is your thing there a museum at Newark ...
The area didnt really suit me at the age of 19 but a good few years on I might well appreciate it more for what it offers - ie doing nothing!!
crodonilson
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Staying in Oakham and using it as a base to explore the rest of the county.
junior
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Do you have anything planned yet? It's hard to suggest things to do without knowing what interests you have and approx ages. No point in me suggesting you go kayaking on Rutland Water if you are 85!
grubbyhands
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Back in the early 80's I went on a tour of the Ruddles brewery which I'm sure was at Rutland Water. Great half day out except ended up going around with a bunch of slightly "stuck up" Radio 4 presenters. I imagine it's still there?
dejavuatbtn
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Stayed in Stamford a few years ago. Some good restaurants in the area. Burleigh is worth a visit. Nene Valley Steam railway to Peterborough if you're into that. Melton Mowbray if you want a pie .....
Lankyseagull
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Can recommend The Horse and Jockey at Manton Horse Restaurant and The Finchs Arms, Hambleton The Finchs Arms, Pub, Hotel and Restaurant overlooking Rutland Water
Aspinal's Body Double
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Cycling around the lake (bike hire on both shores). 17 miles all the way round but shorter routes available. Very good birdwatching from hides around the lake (bit too early for the nesting Ospreys). Normanton Hotel good for food. Church Museum on shoreline worth a quick visit. Good tea shops in Oakham.
Baron Pepperpot
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Wherever they are won't be far from You !
Now that brings back memories during the RAF basic training camping on North Luffenham in November and yomping around Rutland Water carrying a stretcher - not my idea of fun.
A very good brewery trip with as much pork pie as you could eat thrown in, if my memory serves me well it was in Melton Mowbray.
tinycowboy
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Old court house in Oakham with lots of horse shoes in it (don't think this was a dream). Stamford very nice.
crodonilson
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Cheers for the tips guys, sounds like I'm going to have a blast. Can't wait.