There are so many beautiful places to visit in our area, together with scenic walks, complete with maps for you to follow. We have five historic Market Towns in Close vicinity which are worth a whole day to visit, especially on market days. Take time to look at the following recommendations and web sites for a real idea of what our area has to offer.
Market Harborough 11 miles Local market town. Market Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Oakham 11 miles Local market town Market Wednesday and Saturday
Oundle 16 miles Historic Town
Stamford 15 miles Lovely historic town. Market Friday
Uppingham 5 miles Small historic town. Market Friday
Naseby 19 miles Battle centre and exhibition
Kirby Hall, Corby 8 miles English Heritage site
Fotheringhay Castle 17 miles Historic site of execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Kings Cliffe 12 miles Interesting and Historic Village
Harringworth Viaduct 6 miles One of the longest run of Victorian arches in the Country
Triangle Lodge, Rushton 8 miles English Heritage site
Bede House, Lyddington 4 miles English Heritage site
Rockingham Raceway 3 miles New racetrack- Best in Country of its type.
Rushton Hall 8 miles Historic house, now Hotel - Great for afternoon tea
East Carleton Countryside Park 3 miles Large park with walks, shops and teas
Foxton Locks 13 miles Largest slide plane set of locks
Barnsdale Gardens 14 miles Geoff Hamilton's gardens, now run by his son. Garden Centre
Coton Manor Gardens 26 miles Lovely gardens-Plants for sale and teas available
Boughton House and Gardens 10 miles Home of England's richest landowner
Rockingham Castle and Gardens 2 miles 900 year old Castle and home. Gardens, teas, gift shop
Deene House and Gardens 8 miles Home of the Brudnells, large landowners in this area
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens 16 miles Georgian House,restored kitchen garden Grade 1 listed
Lamport Hall and Gardens 16 miles Dates from 1655 grade 1 listed
Belton House and Gardens 37 miles National Trust. House, gardens, restaurant and gift shop
Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens 21 miles Queen Anne house and beautiful gardens
Holdenby House and Gardens 29 miles Elizabethan house-Charles1 was imprisoned there.
Burghley House and Gardens 18 miles Home of Lord Burley, chancellor to Elizabeth the First
Althorp House 27 miles Home of Princess Diana. House, gift shop and teas
Eyebrook Reservoir ½ mile Bird watching, Walking, Fishing…Permits available.
Rutland Water 15 miles Bird watching, fishing, boating, water sports, cycling.
Please check on opening times of houses and gardens to ensure they are open when you are due to visit.