Barnsdale lodge hotel Rutland

Heathrow Airport 1 hr 57

Normanton Church (9 min)
Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts.

Rutland Water Nature Reserve (10 min)
Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides.

Rockingham Castle (25 min)
Royal bastion with Tudor sitting rooms and grand halls, plus frequent events and private hire.

Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (17 min)

Rutland Water (13 min)
Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching.

Grimsthorpe Castle Park & Gardens (28 min)
Estate with oak forest, gardens and quadrangular historic house with central courtyard. Shut winter.

Burghley House (23 min)
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter.

Barnsdale Gardens (19 min)
Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom.

Rutland County Museum (6 min)
Archaeological, agricultural & crime exhibits are featured at this county-history museum.

Twinlakes Park (26 min)
Family-friendly zoned theme park with rollercoasters, rides, a water park and falconry displays.

Fineshade Wood (23 min)
Family-friendly walking paths, plus a forest horse-riding trail, kids' playgrounds & an art gallery.

Easton Walled Gardens (20 min)
Terraced, landscaped gardens with hedges & orchids on the site of a bygone 16th-century manor house.

Aqua Park Rutland (5 min)
Water park

Oakham Castle (7 min)
The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era.

Woolsthorpe Manor House (18 min)
This 17th-century farmhouse was once the home of Isaac Newton & features artifacts from his life.