What to do and see in Rutland, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

The Gaol offers intense urban wargaming (Airsoft) in the unique environment of a real former Prison. From up close and personal moving cell to cell, sneaking around in the darkened wings or in the open surrounded by razor wire topped security fencing, The Gaol has it all. Check out videos on Youtube (search "The Gaol Oakham") to see footage from actual games at The Gaol - experience the adrenaline of close quarters combat in the incredible setting of a real prison. A fully stocked airsoft supplies shop and on site hot food catering make the experience even better. Available 7 days a week for private hire for groups, corporate events, stag/hen, birthdays etc. Also available for filming, TV, horror/zombie experiences & ghost hunts. Typically open every other Sunday and every Wednesday evening but look out for private game days and special events. Game & equipment hire prices vary - please check our website for the very latest information.

Rutland Water Cruises enables visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the water, amidst the sailors, anglers and water birds, whilst listening to detailed commentary highlighting points of interest, (hearing induction loop fitted in lower saloons). Our bar offers a selection of beers, wines, spirits, hot and cold drinks and snacks. Wheelchair accessible from Whitwell. We welcome quiet, well-behaved dogs and now offer Single tickets for those that want to walk or cycle from the North or South shores. COVID-19: We are operating in a COVID-19 secure manner, in accordance with all up to date UK government advice for the safety of our employees and customers. To fulfil these requirements, we ask that our customers also adhere to the most recent UK government and social distancing guidelines to keep us all safe.

One Way Out is a fantastic escape room experience located in Oakham, Rutland. Use strategy, team work and brain power to crack codes, solve puzzles and complete the game in 70 minutes. During the event your game master will guide you if you need a hint. Work together, think together and most importantly, laugh together. Our games are also the best value anywhere, with prices between £12.50 and £20 per head depending on group size and for that you get up to 70-80 minutes of play (depending on which game you choose)

Rutland Water covers 4,200 acres of open countryside. The park offers everything from walking and cycling to fishing and watersports. There is also our fantastic nature reserve, managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and home to the Rutland Osprey Project. Expert or novice, everything you need to make the most of your visit is right here, including cycle hire and expert tuition on boat handling. And of course, you will also find a choice of places to enjoy a cuppa or a bite to eat.

The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest Norman Halls in England. The Hall is best known for its collection of enormous commemorative Horseshoes donated by members of the Royal Family and Peers of the Realm. It is also decorated with a range of 12th century sculptures. The grounds of the Castle are a peaceful oasis in the centre of Oakham.

Aqua Park Rutland is the biggest Aquaglide inflatable wipe-out water park in the UK. Covering over 8,000 square meters on the beautiful Rutland Water and providing an unsurpassed range of slides, climbs, balance beams in all over 40 obstacles for you to get wiped out on and the possibility of conquering the BEAST . come and have some fun.

Voted the UK’s Best Garden to Visit 2018/19, Barnsdale Gardens is an essential visit whether you are a gardener or not. Famed as the home of the BBC Gardeners’ World TV programme it has been dubbed ‘a theme park for gardeners’ because of its uniquely designed collection of 38 individual, yet realistic, small gardens that guide you round this 8 acre site. We have a great variety of garden areas, ranging from traditional English cottage gardens, to wildlife, Japanese and French, as well as spaces for growing vegetables and fruit. Our focus is on environmental and ecological gardening, so we garden using organic and peat-free principles. There are numerous courses and events running throughout the year, as well as our Summer Sundays taking place during July and August. Then there's our fabulous Chelsea Flower Show, Gold Medal-winning plant nursery to tempt you, while our Tea Room, serving locally sourced and freshly prepared food, is there to feed and revitalise you.

Set in a beautiful rural location, just 4 miles from the pretty market town of Oakham in Rutland, we have everything you need for the perfect day out. Built within an original 1818 Victorian walled garden, the nursery was founded by Fred and Ivy Gates when they created a market garden back in 1948. Still very much a family business today, we are proud to say that many of the traditional values the business was built upon are just as important to us today. Covering over 10,500 square metres of indoor and outdoor displays and offering a wide choice of goods, ranging from indoor and outdoor plants, garden care and hardware, gifts, home ware, garden furniture and BBQs, clothing and much more besides, why not pay us a visit and experience the charm of Gates Garden Centre for yourself?