Visitor attractions and information for
Oakham
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 Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre,
Sykes Lane, North Shore, Rutland Water, Rutland, LE15 8PX. Tel:
01780 46051. 55,000 sq.ft. of walk-through jungle with free-flying
butterflies and tropical birds. Ponds with koi carp and terrapins.
New extension featuring tropical creepy-crawlies, iguanas and
tarantulas. www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk. About 5 miles east of Oakham. |
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RUTLAND
WATER NATURE RESERVE. Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. TEL:
01572-770651. When the reservoir was constructed, various areas
were set aside to cater for different types of leisure pursuits.
Sailing, sailboarding, trout fishing, boats and the nature reserve. www.rutlandwater.org.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Oakham. |
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Oakham Castle, Market Place, Oakham, Rutland.
Tel: 01572 723654. Exceptionally fine Norman Great Hall of 12th
century fortified manor house. Unique display of horseshoes presented
by peers and royalty to the Lord of the Manor. Location: In the centre of Oakham. |
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RUTLAND BELLE - The embarkation point at The Harbour, Whitwell,
offers vehicular and disabled access. Facilities have gentle
ramps and handrails and there is no gap to breach. For those
who are unable to manage three steps down inside the boat. www.rutlandwatercruises.com. Location: On the outskirts of Oakham. |
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Rutland Cycling, Whitwell Car Park, Whitwell
Nr. Oakham, Rutland LE15 8BL. Tel: 01780 460705, 01780 460112,
01780 460115. Rutland Cycling opened its first branch in 1981
in the Whitwell car park at Rutland Water. Normanton Shop, Normanton
Car Park, Nr Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HD. Tel: 01780 720888. |
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Oakham can be found in Rutland, England's
smallest county, lying in the heart of the English Shires. Ruland
Water is an artificial lake created in the 1970's and one of
the largest in Europe; it is a popular venue for sailing, fishing
and bird-watching. The towns of Oakham and Uppingham are handsome
rural centres with elegant Georgian architecture.
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