Roaming Rutland Private Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Normanton Church on Rutland Water — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Oakham Castle Great Hall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Rutland is England’s smallest and some might say its prettiest county. One thing is for certain, Rutland lives up to its motto, Multum in Parvo or ‘much in little’. In this private tour you will just want this beautiful little place has to offer.

Explore the market towns and rolling countryside and its famous Rutland Water. Visit castles, churches and walk down beautiful streets and lanes. Perhaps treat yourself to something nice. Rutland is well known for being foodie paradise (Pork Pie and Stilton for me if you're asking).

One thing you won’t help but notice is the beautiful rolling countryside in Rutland which combined with its perfect picturesque villages has been labelled the new Cotswolds we will find out why.

This is a private tour just for you by car with a certain level of walking at each spot. I know where I'd like to take you but it's all easy going and we can go with the flow, wherever that takes us. There truly is Much In Little.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All entrance fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch: There are plenty of places for a drink or snack if you'd like. Oakham has great places to pick up some treats.

Itinerary

Oakham

1 h 20 min

We will explore the lovely old county town of Oakham. Full of picturesque streets and buildings and well known for its foodie heaven status.
Oakham Castle

15 min

Explore the unique old Oakham Castle with its surprising Great Hall and recently 'cleared' castle walls.
All Saints Oakham

15 min

All Saints is a truly magnificent church and in many ways the focal point for Oakham. Well worth having a look inside.
Stop 4

10 min

Enjoy the old marketplace with its restored water pump. The traditional bustling hub of Oakham and still with a regular market today.
Stop 5

10 min

See the beautiful old Buttercross and its original Stocks so better be good if you don't want to be pelted with tomatoes!
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!
Stop 7

15 min

Resting place of Anthony Jenkinson who travelled the Silk Road centuries ago. A 'Thankful' village.
North Luffenham

10 min

Rutland has a long proud history of military service and this is your chance to visit an old RAF base and stand on the runway where bombers took off from.
Rutland Water

10 min

Enjoy Rutland Water from its shoreline, Englands biggers manmade lake.
Normanton Church

10 min

This old church is all that's left of the village that was flooded when Rutland Water was created. A beautiful spot and great for photographers too.
Wing Maze

10 min

See one of the last eight surviving medieval labyrinths with possible origins going back to the Vikings or even earlier and learn the usage of this inspiration for the modern 'maze'.
Glaston

15 min

Just a mile or so from the almost unique old labyrinth maze at Wing is another rarity, the olden days version of a car wash but before there were cars.
Uppingham

30 min

Uppingham is the other town in Rutland and is replete with galleries and upmarket eateries.
Stop 14

one hour

Explore the beautiful rolling countryside of rural Rutland as we pass through several picturesque villages including some with some surprising and important history.
Lyddington Bede House

10 min Admission not included

This is a private tour so we can pretty much go where you like but a good place is Bede House, part of an old palace and we can usually walk around the outside.
Stop 16

15 min

Learn of the events that shaped history in this tiny little village with its beautiful old church
Market Overton Stocks

15 min Admission included

Explore the beautiful village of Market Overton with its links to Sir Isaac Newton and see the original old stocks and whipping post!