Heathrow Airport 1 hr 52
Eye Brook Reservoir (6 min) this 201-hectare reservoir surrounded by trees & farmland features birds & a footpath on the shore. West Lodge Farm Park (19 min.) Fermyn Woods Country Park (18 min) walking wildlife spotting and fishing in a diverse landscape of meadows marshes forest and ponds. East Carlton Country Park (9 min.) Aqua Park Rutland (31 min.) water park Barnsdale Gardens (31 min.) horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Boughton House (23 min) french-style stately home with fine art & baroque state rooms surrounded by formal gardens. Fineshade Wood (22 min) cycling Kirby Hall (12 min.) 17th-century english heritage country house with tours of elaborate state rooms and formal gardens. Wicksteed Park (23 min) fun park with around 30 rides large playgrounds lakeside walks and a narrow-gauge railway. Rutland Water (36 min.) man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating fishing hiking/biking & birdwatching. Bringhurst Turn (12 min) The Cube (10 min.) theatre Deene Park (16 min) family-owned country manor & estate offering tours formal gardens & an elegant tea room. Oakham Castle (26 min.) the great hall is rare example of 12th century architecture decorated by sculptures from same era. |