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Oakham Private Walking Tour
Leicester, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
$33.81
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The history of Oakham goes back over a thousand years with people living here much earlier too. Oakham is a beautiful vibrant market town which somehow manages to be wonderfully quiet compared to the noisy chaos of London. It makes for a great day out or even long weekend away. Our special private walking tour is the best way to either see it all or get your bearings for a longer stay.
Our Private Walking Tour is just for you and will explore all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful market town, the county town of Rutland.
See the unique castle set amongst its old walls and beautiful park with old bandstand. Admire the fabulous old church and check out the old Stocks in the Buttermarket amongst much more besides.
Oakham and Rutland are known for being great for foodies and there is lots to see and buy.
It's a private tour so runs when you want it and at whatever pace you like.
Please note Oakham is a small market town, sometimes some buildings are closed.
Our Private Walking Tour is just for you and will explore all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful market town, the county town of Rutland.
See the unique castle set amongst its old walls and beautiful park with old bandstand. Admire the fabulous old church and check out the old Stocks in the Buttermarket amongst much more besides.
Oakham and Rutland are known for being great for foodies and there is lots to see and buy.
It's a private tour so runs when you want it and at whatever pace you like.
Please note Oakham is a small market town, sometimes some buildings are closed.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Oakham Private Walking Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Private Walking Tour and any entrance fees
Meeting point
Just outside Oakham Railway Station, it's usually quite and peaceful and beautiful :-)
Return details
Just outside Oakham Railway Station, it's usually quite and peaceful and beautiful :-)
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Oakham CastleOakham Castle is known for being one of the best-preserved examples of Norman architecture. Its great hall is home to massive horseshoes, often made by local blacksmiths, to celebrate visitations from important people, (traditionally royalty or peers of the realm) including King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II Following recent restoration work it is now even easier to explore the old boundaries of the castle which may have been part of a much larger Anglo-Saxon burgh or fortification.
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All Saints OakhamExplore inside the beautiful Grade 1 listed 13th century All Saints Church whose spire you can see for miles around. The church has wonderful architecture and all manner of local memorials and history as well as being an active place of worship.
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The last remaining such cross in Oakham is set just off the picturesque market square.
- Learn the history of one of the most oldest and respected schools in the U.K. (pass by)
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Savour the marketplace with its regular market beautiful old Buttercross and recently restored water pump. The market still has original Stocks... so best be on your best behavior!
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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!
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Rutland County MuseumLearn some of the heritage of Oakham and Rutland, the good and the bad! Usually open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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See the medieval chapel and learn of the old hospital and modern-day almshouses set up when the hospital of St. John Evangelist and St. Anne was founded back in 1398.
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OakhamWe will explore the beautiful old streets and lanes of Oakham. See the old Buttermarket and the Stocks in the market Square. See the beautiful park and castle walls. Visit some of the towns well known foodie spots. Speaking of which visit the home of the man who inspired the home of little Tom Thumb and jumped out of a pie to surprise the King.
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Oakham Private Walking Tour
Leicester, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
$33.81
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!