Holiday homes & rentals in Oakham

Norman castles, the UK's largest aquaglide park, and Britain's biggest garden collection await in Oakham. Typical accommodations in the area include traditional country houses with stone walls and thatched roofs.

Castles and horticulture

Oakham Castle is one of the most magnificent surviving examples of Norman architecture in the country. The Great Hall is as majestic as it was in medieval times, and interactive displays reveal the story of Oakham Castle's changeable fortunes throughout the centuries. Dress up as a medieval serf, or follow one of the trails for more enthralling adventures.

Barnsdale Gardens were featured on the BBC's Gardening World, and contain Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens. Horticulturalists and novices alike will appreciate strolls through these diverse landscapes, packed with flowers, sculptures, and wildlife.

Archaeology and aqua gliding for kids

Aqua Park Rutland is the UK's biggest aqua glide park. The vast park includes the UK's biggest slides, along with climbing walls, trampolines, rollers and balance bars, for every kind of bouncing amusement. Children and adults will want to return again and again to this buoyant epicentre of fun.

Archaeology, historic crime, punishment, and rural life in ancient England are just some things that will capture children's attention at the Rutland County Museum. Learn about the life of medieval peasants through the fascinating collection of artefacts and local archaeological finds.

Owls and water parks

Rutland Water, a beautiful water reservoir is set amongst nearly five thousand acres of water parks. Families can relax at the beach, visit Aqua Park Rutland, or Bugtopia. Meanwhile, fishing fans will find plentiful supplies and ready advice at local fishing tackle shops. Wander the trails and discover this idyllic part of England's countryside.

The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre is home to regal eagles and wide eyed owls, hawks and buzzards. Watch a flying display and learn more about the rulers of Britain's skies.

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