Heathrow Airport 2 hr 8
Easton Walled Gardens (28 min) Terraced, landscaped gardens with hedges & orchids on the site of a bygone 16th-century manor house. Twinlakes Park (17 min) Family-friendly zoned theme park with rollercoasters, rides, a water park and falconry displays. Rutland Water (18 min) Man-made lake providing a serene retreat for boating, fishing, hiking/biking & birdwatching. Oakham Castle (9 min) The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era. Rutland County Museum (9 min) Archaeological, agricultural & crime exhibits are featured at this county-history museum. Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre (11 min) Church of All Saints, Oakham (9 min) Church, history, and architecture Melton Carnegie Museum (14 min) Museum and art Rutland Farm Park (10 min) Rocks By Rail Living Ironstone Museum (13 min) Barnsdale Gardens (13 min) Horticultural site designed to offer inspiration for gardeners plus a plant nursery and tearoom. Aqua Park Rutland (16 min) Water park Woolsthorpe Manor House (27 min) This 17th-century farmhouse was once the home of Isaac Newton & features artifacts from his life. Rutland Water Nature Reserve (16 min) Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides. Normanton Church (20 min) Church saved from the water, open to public on selected dates, available for weddings and concerts. |