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Oakham Castle, Oakham

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Oakham Castle, Oakham

Facts and practical information

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

Castle GroundsOakham LE15 6DR United Kingdom

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+44 1572 757578
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday12 pm - 4 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
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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.

  • all saints church oakham~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.

  • rutland county museum oakham~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.

  • hereward way oakham~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.

  • oakham canal0.6 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.

  • oakham school ground~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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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:

Train
  • Oakham (8 min walk)

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