Places of interest in Rutland

Rutland is the smallest county in England, measuring just 16 miles by 16 miles. The county has two historic market towns Oakham and Uppingham , and 54 beautiful villages spread across the rolling, rural landscape. 

At the county centre lies Rutland Water , an attraction for the Normanton Church Museum , watersports and for family recreation and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The British Birdwatching Fair is held at the Egleton Nature Reserve every August.

In the south lies Eyebrook reservoir , popular with anglers and bird watchers.  Among the villages there is Wing, site of one of the last remaining turf maze and Clipsham with the old Yew tree lined carriage drive to Clipsham Hall. Also worth a visit are Oakham Castle and Rutland County Museum in Oakham town centre.  

Rutland Sailing Club

Play host to budding Olympic hopefuls and runs sailing, windsurfing, powerboating courses throughout the year.

www.rutlandsailingschool.co.uk

The town of Stamford is situated 100 miles north of London, just off the A1, which was the old Great North Road leading to York and Edinburgh.

Captured in time by its conservation status this once major wool town has retained much of its old world charm and prosperity. Many of the buildings are constructed from old Lincolnshire limestone, hence the town's distinguished appearance and popularity with tourists and movie directors alike.

Despite a modest population of 18,000 the town boasts 11 churches, 30 pubs, 20 restaurants and over 10 quality hotels and guest houses. Most of the pubs serve Real Ale and are conveniently within walking distance of town centre, railway and bus stations.