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Explore Oakham & Uppingham town centres with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Oakham & Uppingham's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Oakham and Uppingham are charming market towns in Rutland, England's smallest county at 151 square miles. Rutland is the only county not to have a McDonald's (or Burger King or KFC!), and not to have any static speed cameras, but it does contain the UK's largest man-made lake. Its residents are known as Raddlemen. Oakham hosts the World Leg Wrestling Championships each year, and Stephen Fry attended Uppingham School, until he was expelled at the age of 15!
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1. Oakham - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
On this route you’ll see most of Oakham’s notable tourist attractions: a picturesque park; the 12th century hall of the Norman castle, with a unique collection of aristocratic horseshoes; the County Museum which tells the story of Rutland, and the house where Britain’s smallest man lived. But not only that, you’ll pass by some fascinating and quirky shops, and finish at the market place with its ancient octagonal Butter Cross and stocks!
Cutts Close Park
The Butter Cross, Market Place
1.5 hoursNot OK for wheelchair users
2. Uppingham - 1 mile / 1.6 kms
Take a walk around this pretty market town in Rutland, starting at Uppingham School with its impressive buildings and history dating back to the 16th century. Now head back into the town centre with its appealing market square and quaint shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants before looping back to the 15th century parish church, to finish at the Square.
Uppingham School
Market Place
1 hourOK but diversion maybe needed
Each booklet has a page dedicated to the history of both towns and 2 pages summarising each walk with suggestions on what to visit along the way. Walk 1 has 21 clues & walk 2 has 14 - both with detailed directions to follow. There are interesting stories about important people, places & events along the way; detailed instructions on how to find a clue if you're stuck; and a comprehensive map with the routes marked on.
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If you buy the print-at-home version you will need to print it on normal A4 paper and the email you receive, with the download link, explains how best to fold the pages to make it into an A5 booklet. If you buy the download to mobile version you will need pdf reading software on your phone or tablet, eg using the Adobe Acrobat App (free).
Printed Copy
The booklet has a flexible cover, which has been professionally printed. The inside pages are printed to order, to ensure that they are as up-to-date as possible. We post booklets out 1st class Royal Mail, usually the same, or next working day. A small postage & packing charge is added.
"Great idea to include both towns, they really gave us an excellent feel for Rutland. We particularly liked the walk round Uppingham, somewhere with great character and charm. Thanks a lot."
Latest Revision : March 2023
