Rutland County Museum, located on Catmos Street in Oakham, is the perfect introduction to the smallest county in England.
Known as the ‘best stone town in England’ Stamford is a must on any tour. It is architecturally outstanding with numerous medieval buildings as well as fine Georgian streets and squares.
Nestled in the beautiful rural landscape of Rutland, RRR is an adult-only, super dog friendly, secluded and private glamping retreat, set within 4 acres of beautiful old meadow land, bordered by an array of hedgerows, trees and brooks. These Rural Retreats, of which there are only 3, have been designed for you to truly escape from everyday life and enjoy a little peace and tranquility in todays hectic world!
Make sure you pop into the interactive and informative Rutland Water Visitor Centre at Sykes Lane near Empingham. You will find lots to be learned; with items telling the history of the reservoir, and explaining the wildlife on the nature reserve, not forgetting the array of local information you can pick up to plan your time in the area, alongside maps, cycle routes, souvenirs and gifts.
Peterborough Cathedral is widely recognised as one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England. It is the burial place of Katharine of Aragon and also Mary, Queen of Scots, who was later reinterred at Westminster Abbey.
