Oakham Castle, Oakham

Name: Oakham Castle
Address: Castle Grounds, Oakham, LE15 6DR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1572 757578

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Oakham Castle is a historic building in Oakham, Rutland. The Castle is known for its collection of massive horseshoes and is also recognised as one of the best examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. Admission to the castle is free. Owned and managed by the Rutland County Council, Oakham Castle is licensed for civil ceremonies. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 52°40'16"N, 0°43'39"W

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Castle GroundsOakham LE15 6DR United Kingdom

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+44 1572 757578

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Oakham Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Saints' Church, Rutland County Museum, Hereward Way, Oakham Canal.

~280 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture
All Saints' Church, Oakham
2 min walk • All Saints' Church, Oakham is a parish church in the Church of England in Oakham, Rutland.
~1210 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum
Rutland County Museum, Oakham
6 min walk • Rutland County Museum is located in Oakham, Rutland, in the old Riding School of the Rutland Fencible Cavalry which was built in 1794–95.
~1480 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Hereward Way, Oakham
8 min walk • The Hereward Way is a long-distance footpath in England that links the Viking Way at Oakham with the Peddars Way at Knettishall Heath, near Thetford.
0.6 miN
Canal
Oakham Canal, Oakham
15 min walk • The Oakham Canal ran from Oakham, Rutland to Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It opened in 1802, but it was never a financial success, and it suffered from the lack of an adequate water supply.
~1210 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
Oakham School Ground, Oakham
6 min walk • Oakham School is a cricket ground in Oakham, Rutland. Forming part of sports facilities of Oakham School, the ground dates from around 1821.

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When is Oakham Castle open?

Oakham Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oakham Castle?

Nearby attractions include All Saints' Church, Oakham (2 min walk), Rutland County Museum, Oakham (6 min walk), Oakham Canal, Oakham (15 min walk).

How to get to Oakham Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oakham Castle:

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Oakham (8 min walk)

Oakham Castle, Oakham

Facts and practical information

Oakham plan & book

Oakham Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

All Saints' Church, Oakham

Rutland County Museum, Oakham

Hereward Way, Oakham

Oakham Canal, Oakham

Oakham School Ground, Oakham

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oakham Castle open?

Which popular attractions are close to Oakham Castle?

How to get to Oakham Castle by public transport?