Title: Things to Do in Oakham in 2026 | Expedia.com [Oakham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakham.dx4868)[Hotels in Oakham](https://expedia.com/Oakham-Hotels.d4868.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oakham](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakham.d4868.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Oakham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Oakham.d4868.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oakham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Oakham.d4868.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Oakham ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Oakham Types of activities [Oakham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oakham.dx4868) ![Church at Rutland Water Resevoir](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/d3a07061-eec1-4ab3-b1bd-11fae3b0cbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church at Rutland Water Resevoir](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/d3a07061-eec1-4ab3-b1bd-11fae3b0cbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Normanton church sits out on a small peninsular, surrounded on 3 sides by water, makes an incredible subject for photographers 👌🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/0d3161bb-d709-4981-8ce3-000aa828b576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grade II*listed The church is adjacent to Burley on the Hill House which was built in the 1690s by the 2nd Earl of Nottingham. The church dates from the 12th century onwards consisting of a west tower, nave with aisles, clerestory, and 3 bay aisled chancel. Originally the church consisted of a nave, chancel and north aisle, the south aisle was added later. The tower is from the early 14th century with embattled parapet and gargoyles. The north arcade has three bays and is Norman with round arches, the south arcade is late 13th century with circular piers and pointed arches. There is a late 15th C. mutilated effigy of a Knight and his wife. The font is 15th C. octagonal with eight different tracery designs. The church was restored in the late 18th-century when box pews were added. The church was rebuilt in 1869/70 by Pearson, who rebuilt the aisles, clerestory windows and chancel. The church was declared redundant in May 1984 and is now managed by the Churches Conservation Trust.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/d9374d20-3a5d-44aa-bf77-b3c064ad6a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/d9374d20-3a5d-44aa-bf77-b3c064ad6a91.jpg) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![The core of the church, nave and aisles, dates from the Norman period, around 1100. The tower and porch were added in the early 13th century, in Early English style. In the first half of the 15th century the clerestory was added and new windows inserted in the aisles and the east end of the chancel. The final major construction period was the rebuilding of the chancel in 1892.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/f427928e-789a-4bee-af58-5bcae0ec42fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/f427928e-789a-4bee-af58-5bcae0ec42fc.jpg) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_4868) ## Recommended things to do in Oakham | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Stamford Town Guided Tours](/things-to-do/stamford-town-guided-tours.a4499904.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Stamford Town Guided Tours](/things-to-do/stamford-town-guided-tours.a4499904.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Stamford Town Guided Tours](/things-to-do/stamford-town-guided-tours.a4499904.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Oakham --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Oakham? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Oakham ![Rutland waters September 18](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/cc03baf5-a83e-4f87-aec7-2e6c65c385d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rutland Water Nature Reserve Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rutland Water Nature Reserve during your travels in Oakham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Rutland-Water-Nature-Reserve-Oakham.d6058703.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rutland waters September 18](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/cc03baf5-a83e-4f87-aec7-2e6c65c385d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rutland Water Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Rutland Water Country Park, a lovely green space in Oakham. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Rutland-Water-Country-Park-Oakham.d625040851924381696.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barnsdale Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Barnsdale Gardens, a lovely green space in Exton and Horn. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Barnsdale-Gardens-Oakham.d553248621532492989.Vacation-Attraction) #### Normanton Church Normanton Church is just one of the places to see in Edith Weston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Normanton-Church-Oakham.d553248621533024876.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre Enjoy an outing to The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre during your stay in Burley. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/The-Rutland-Falconry-And-Owl-Centre-Oakham.d553248621532492987.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rutland Water Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Edith Weston at Rutland Water Golf Course. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rutland-Water-Golf-Course-Oakham.d833098603764678656.Vacation-Attraction) #### Launde Abbey Learn about the events happening at Launde Abbey during your trip to Launde. [](https://expedia.com/Launde-Abbey-Oakham.d818566206817050624.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lyddington Bede House You can learn about the history of Lyddington with a stop at Lyddington Bede House. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Lyddington-Bede-House-Oakham.d553248621532492955.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rutland Zorbing You can take time to visit Rutland Zorbing during your travels to Empingham. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rutland-Zorbing-Oakham.d553248621532492991.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Oakham ![Gretton, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4610/4499b9a2-22f1-48b1-b354-704362c34eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corby ![Crisp winters morning in Grantham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4645/aadc9dae-f6e1-4785-8b79-47a71e4719ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grantham ![A panorama view across the canal basin on the frozen Grand Union canal in Market Harborough in Winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5636/cd6996ae-50f3-4ac3-9fc8-3c67a5101d0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Market Harborough ![A view across towards St Marys Church in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK in the summertime](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5640/868c8bf0-9163-406b-ae8b-c7a63db18535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melton Mowbray ![Curve Theatre which includes street scenes and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140292/0642a893-518f-4ef1-8dac-f15ad1706724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leicester ![Stamford PE9, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11374/f6bb624e-d53d-4c33-967a-79951e9b1a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stamford ![No church is mentioned in the Domesday book, although it may be identified with one of three churches attached to the Manor of Ridlington, north of Ayston. It was granted to the Abbey of Westminster in the eleventh century. The church itself dates from the fourteenth century onwards and consists of a western tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory, chancel and north chapel, organ chamber and vestry, and north and south porches. The tower is of three stages with angle buttresses and has a tall recessed spire with three tiers of lucarnes. There are eight bells. The nave is of four bays (lengthened by one Bay in the 1861 restoration). The north aisle is from the Decorated period, the south aisle is Perpendicular. There are remnants of wall decoration on the south arcade consisting of red flowers and tendrils. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861 when it was restored by Parsons of London incorporating black marble columns to the north chapel (Lady Chapel) and organ chamber. During the reconstruction some sculptured fragments of the twelfth century were found, two of which are now built the wall on either side of the north door. A Coffin lid of the thirteenth century was also found. There is a plain mediaeval octagonal font at the west end of the nave and a two manual organ by Harrison and Harrison. The church is surrounded on the north side by the buildings of the marketplace. Pic by Jenny.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182679/524b3c04-6c51-4a4f-a8b9-b415118401a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Uppingham ![The core of the church, nave and aisles, dates from the Norman period, around 1100. The tower and porch were added in the early 13th century, in Early English style. In the first half of the 15th century the clerestory was added and new windows inserted in the aisles and the east end of the chancel. The final major construction period was the rebuilding of the chancel in 1892.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4868/f427928e-789a-4bee-af58-5bcae0ec42fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Upper Hambleton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oakham worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Oakham? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Oakham? ### Is three days enough to stay in Oakham? ### What are some activities to do in Oakham with kids? ### What to do in Oakham for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Oakham?