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In and around Rutland, we have a fantastic variety of parks and gardens…
We have selected a few below that are really worth visiting…
Uppingham – The park in Uppingham has a new toddler play area that has recently opened! Check out this new green space with the little ones.
Oakham’s Cutts Close Park (next to Oakham Castle which is free) has something for all ages, plus a skate park and many cafes just a hop away in the town
Rutland Water Sykes Lane has an amazing play park, with the added bonus of Rutland Water and the visitor centre with mini golf and cafe, so why not grab a lake view walk and head to the park afterwards. Rutland Water’s Whitwell site also has an outdoor gym area which the kids love!
Barnsdale Gardens – There’s a variety of beautiful flowers for every season – so have a look at their seasonal displays
Fineshade Wood just off the A47 at Duddington – A family took a walk through the deep, dark, wood. Fineshade has many walking and cycling routes for all ages and abilities.
Market Overton country park has a fantastic accessible play area with zip line, Rutland Garden Village provides a large wooden structure play area on hard standing in the centre of a courtyard of shops, plus you can find lovely village parks in Greetham and Lyddington.
Wakerley Woods – For an enchanting family walk where you will see homemade dens, plenty of wildlife and really tall trees!