Oakham Private Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Oakham Horseshoes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Oakham Butter Market in the old Market Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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, museum & castle interior closed Sundays & Tuesdays.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Walking Tour and any entrance fees

Itinerary

Oakham Castle

20 min

Oakham 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.
All Saints Oakham

15 min

Explore 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.
Stop 3

5 min

The last remaining such cross in Oakham is set just off the picturesque market square.
Stop 4

Passing by

Learn the history of one of the most oldest and respected schools in the U.K.
Stop 5

10 min

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!
Stop 6

5 min

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!
Rutland County Museum

40 min Admission included

Learn some of the heritage of Oakham and Rutland, the good and the bad! Usually open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Stop 8

5 min Admission not included

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.
Oakham

2 hours

We 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.
Stop 10

5 min

See the incredible carvings that link this old bridge to some of the executions that would take place 1 minutes walk away up the hill.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Just outside Oakham Railway Station, it's usually quite and peaceful and beautiful :-)

End point

Just outside Oakham Railway Station, it's usually quite and peaceful and beautiful :-)

Pickup points

The Admiral Hornblower
The George Hotel
Wisteria Hotel

I can meet you at any hotel or address in Oakham itself (not the countryside). I will meet you in the hotel lobby/reception or outside a property address and then we can walk to the tour starting point at Oakham Railway Station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Oakham Private Walking Tour

Pickup included
Normanton Church-Rutland Water

Normanton Church : After or indeed before our tour, visit nearby Normanton Church. Nestled on the shore of beautiful Rutland Water.

Pickup included