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Market and county town of Rutland, England
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Oakham is a town of 11,000 people (2011) in Rutland. Tourist attractions in Oakham include All Saints' Church and Oakham Castle. Another popular and historic feature is the open-air market held in the town's market square.
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Built between 1180 and 1190. Considered one of the best examples of domestic Norman. Known for its collection of massive horseshoes.
market cross
Tower and spire, built during the 14th century in the "Decorated Gothic" style.
A collection of objects relating to local rural and agricultural life, social history and archaeology.
This restaurant in the Market Square has been awarded accolades for its elegant cuisine. Seasonal ingredients are cooked to the highest standard and a frequently-changing menu never fails to deliver exciting and artistic British classics with a modern twist.
Down the street from Nick's, it offers refined pub grub in a pleasant environment. The Sunday menu is excellent.
Just one of Oakham's Chinese restaurants but is the only one to offer sit down meals as well as takeaways.
It offers high quality takeaway food and service with a smile.
A local legend that is one of the trendiest places to eat in Oakham. Very high quality sit-down meals or takeaways as well as a relaxing bar area make this a great place for an evening meal.
It offers good value Indian fare.
A different slant on traditional Indian cuisine with exciting results.
During the day offers classic cafe grub from its popular location in the arcade on the High Street.
Just one of the many pubs offering fantastic pub grub.
Opened in 2021 and specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip and have another branch in Stamford.
Upscale hotel in 19th-century hunting lodge, outstanding for comfort, service and dining, often does weddings.
Pleasant lakeside small hotel refurbished in 2022.
Olive Branch
Beech House is a charming little hotel of six rooms in knock-through of farm labourers' cottages. Opposite is Olive Branch restaurant with great dining.
From the north traffic usually comes along the A606 via Melton Mowbray. Traffic coming from Leicester in the west is generally directed via the A47 before travelling north on the A6003 with Uppingham to the south.
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Berridges Taxi company are a reputable and local firm who frequently have cars waiting outside of the station and can arrange longer distance journeys and airport transfers.
By bike
Cycling is a popular means of transport around Rutland and Oakham is no exception with the bypass proving to be a popular cycling diversion en route to the Rutland Water circular.
By car
On market days (Wednesday and Saturday) the traffic can be particularly heavy around the town and as the market is held in one of the town centre car parks, parking can be tricky.
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