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Rutland Water Cruises
Wymondham,
Leicestershire,
LE14 2BA
Tel: 01572 787630
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Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, and what better way of taking in the scenery than on a cruise on the Rutland Belle? Up to 110 passengers can travel in style, with running commentary provided to highlight the interesting features along the way. Passengers can also enjoy a drink on board, making this a very pleasant way of seeing Rutland Water at its best.
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Rutland County Museum
Catmose Street,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15 6HW
Tel: 01572 758440
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Rutland County Museum, in Oakham, is set in an historic 18th Century building on the site of the town’s old maltings. Opened as a museum in 1969, it features permanent and temporary displays telling the fascinating story of social and economic history in the county, with demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills.
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Lyddington Bede House
Lyddington,
Rutland,
LE15 9LZ
Tel: 01572 822438
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Lyddington Bede House, near Uffington in Rutland, was originally built during the late medieval era as a wing of a palace owned by the Bishops of Lincoln. In later years it became an almshouse for ‘bedesmen’; the building is largely unaltered since this time, and visitors can discover the tiny rooms and the former Bishops’ Great Chamber with its superbly ornate features.
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Oakham Castle
C/O Rutland County Museum,
Catmose Street,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15 6HW
Tel: 01572 758440
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Oakham Castle, just off the Market Place in the town centre, was the residence of the lord of the manor of Oakham, and was built by the Norman baron Walkelin de Ferrers in the late 12th Century. Much of the original castle had become ruined by the Middle Ages, but the Great Hall still stands today, with its grand interior and curious collection of horseshoes still intact. It is also licensed for civil marriages.
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Rutland Railway Museum
Ashwell Road,
Cottesmore,
Rutland,
LE15 7BX
Tel: 01572 813203
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The Rutland Railway Museum can be found just four miles from Oakham in Rutland, and is a celebration of the working engine, with particular emphasis on the engines used to haul the ironstone from local quarries. The collection of steam and diesel engines is kept running by local enthusiasts, and a programme of special events runs throughout the year.
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