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Rutland is England’s smallest and some might say its prettiest county. One thing is for certain, Rutland lives up to its motto, Multum in Parvo or ‘much in little’. In this private tour you will just want this beautiful little place has to offer.
Explore the market towns and rolling countryside and its famous Rutland Water. Visit castles, churches and walk down beautiful streets and lanes. Perhaps treat yourself to something nice. Rutland is well known for being foodie paradise (Pork Pie and Stilton for me if you're asking).
One thing you won’t help but notice is the beautiful rolling countryside in Rutland which combined with its perfect picturesque villages has been labelled the new Cotswolds we will find out why.
This is a private tour just for you by car with a certain level of walking at each spot. I know where I'd like to take you but it's all easy going and we can go with the flow, wherever that takes us. There truly is Much In Little.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I'd meet you just outside Oakham Station. If you know your train time I can meet you at the platform!
Itinerary
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1Oakham
We will explore the lovely old county town of Oakham. Full of picturesque streets and buildings and well known for its foodie heaven status.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oakham Castle
Explore the unique old Oakham Castle with its surprising Great Hall and recently 'cleared' castle walls.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3All Saints Oakham
All Saints is a truly magnificent church and in many ways the focal point for Oakham. Well worth having a look inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Enjoy the old marketplace with its restored water pump. The traditional bustling hub of Oakham and still with a regular market today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See the beautiful old Buttercross and its original Stocks so better be good if you don't want to be pelted with tomatoes!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Statue of Elizabeth II, Oakham
It's not often Oakham makes the news, but the unveiling of the first and only memorial statue to the late Queen Elizabeth in April 2024 was that time. Come and see it for yourself. Personally I think the corgis make it!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Resting place of Anthony Jenkinson who travelled the Silk Road centuries ago. A 'Thankful' village.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Rutland has a long proud history of military service and this is your chance to visit an old RAF base and stand on the runway where bombers took off from.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Enjoy Rutland Water from its shoreline, Englands biggers manmade lake.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
This old church is all that's left of the village that was flooded when Rutland Water was created. A beautiful spot and great for photographers too.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
See one of the last eight surviving medieval labyrinths with possible origins going back to the Vikings or even earlier and learn the usage of this inspiration for the modern 'maze'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Just a mile or so from the almost unique old labyrinth maze at Wing is another rarity, the olden days version of a car wash but before there were cars.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Uppingham is the other town in Rutland and is replete with galleries and upmarket eateries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Explore the beautiful rolling countryside of rural Rutland as we pass through several picturesque villages including some with some surprising and important history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
15
This is a private tour so we can pretty much go where you like but a good place is Bede House, part of an old palace and we can usually walk around the outside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
16
Learn of the events that shaped history in this tiny little village with its beautiful old church
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
Explore the beautiful village of Market Overton with its links to Sir Isaac Newton and see the original old stocks and whipping post!
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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