Welcome to Oakham

Oakham is a small market town located in the county of Rutland, England. The town is known for its historic buildings, including the Oakham Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle is now a museum and is open to the public. Oakham is also home to the Rutland County Museum, which showcases the history of the county and its people. The town has a vibrant community and hosts several events throughout the year, including the Rutland County Show and the Oakham Festival.

Rutland is the smallest county in England and is located in the East Midlands. The county is known for its picturesque countryside, including Rutland Water, which is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, and fishing. The county is also home to several historic towns and villages, including Uppingham and Oakham. Rutland has a rich history, and evidence of human habitation in the area dates back to the Neolithic period. The county has a strong agricultural tradition, and farming remains an important part of the local economy.

Oakham and Rutland are popular destinations for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break. The area is known for its natural beauty, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The towns and villages in the area are steeped in history, and visitors can explore the local museums and historic buildings to learn more about the area's past. Oakham and Rutland are also home to a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great destination for foodies and shoppers alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 1.1°C

Feels Like: -2.4°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Brooke Priory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Flint	Station Approach Oakham Rutland LE15 6QW 1572724778 School Website
Catmose College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572770066 School Website
Harington School Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Catmose Campus Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572772579
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 School Website
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website
Oakham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404 School Website
The Parks School Community Special School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404
Brooke Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moss	Brooke Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6HQ 01572724214 School Website
The Shires At Oakham Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	3 Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland Should Be Blank LE15 6JB 1572720357 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Chambers	Willow Crescent Oakham Rutland LE15 6EH 01572722400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 0.16 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 8.96 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 10.79 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 12.76 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 14.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 0.14 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 0.54 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 0.58 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 0.61 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 0.66 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 1.44 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 4.39 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 5.83 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 7.56 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 7.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cold Oveton Rd. / Long Row Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High St. / British Legion Oakham Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Station Road Oakham Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Braunston Rd. / West Rd Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Overton Rd. / Westfield Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penn Street Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cold Overton Rd. / Snowdon Ave. Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Burley Road Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catmose Street Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welland Way Oakham Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ashwell Road/Queens Road Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooke Road Oakham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pillings Road Oakham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Harrington Way Oakham Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakham Mi 01572 722621	Rutland Memorial Hospital Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Market Overton & Somerby Surgeries 01572 490399	Mkt Overton&Somerby Srys Thistleton Road Market Overton Rutland LE15 7PP

Local Stores

Braunstone Road
83 Braunstone Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6LE
01572 720593
Store Website
0.24 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
6.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 0.73 miles

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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 3.81 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 5.53 miles
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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 8.85 miles
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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.99 miles
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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 2.73 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 2.86 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 4.30 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 8.95 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 9.67 miles

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 10.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	12.8°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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