Rutland Private Countryside and Village Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Oakham

Oakham LE15 6QT, UK

I'd meet you just outside Oakham Station. If you know your train time I can meet you at the platform!

What's included:

• All entrance fees

What to expect:

Duration: between 5 hours and 6 hours

Oakham

Oakham

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

1 hour, 20 minutes

Oakham Castle

Market Place, , Oakham, LE15 6DT

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

15 minutes

All Saints Oakham

Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AA

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

15 minutes

Oakham Market

Oakham LE15 6BQ, UK

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

10 minutes

Old Buttercross

Panniers Way, Oakham LE15 7US, UK

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

10 minutes

Statue of Elizabeth II, Oakham

8 Catmos St, Oakham LE15 6HW, UK

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!

5 minutes

Teigh

Teigh, Oakham LE15, UK

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

15 minutes

Normanton Church

Normanton Park Rd, South Shore, Rutland Water, Oakham, LE15 8RP

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.

10 minutes

Rutland Water

, , Oakham

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

10 minutes

Wing Maze

Glaston Road, Wing

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'.

10 minutes

Stoke Dry

Stoke Dry, Oakham LE15 9JG, UK

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

15 minutes

Uppingham

Uppingham

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

45 minutes

Burrough on the Hill

Burrough on the Hill

At 690 feet (210 metres) above sea level, this old Iron Age fort offers fantastic views over the surrounding counties.

30 minutes

Lyddington Bede House

Bede House Bluecoat Lane, Lyddington, LE15 9LZ

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 that is well maintained by English Heritage.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rutland

Rutland, UK

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

1 hour