Here are details and links to attractions around Glaston.
Oakham Castle
Oakham Castle is the longest-running seat of justice in England and was first recorded being used as a court in 1229. It was built between 1180-90 and is one of the oldest surviving aisled stone halls in the country and one of Britain’s finest examples of Norman architecture.
Rutland County Museum
Located in an 18th century former riding school, Rutland County Museum opened in 1969. It contains items devoted to agricultural life in the county, original portable gallows and the ornate 13th century Brooke Reliquary among its collections.
The Bede House
The only English Heritage property in Rutland, Lyddington Bede House began life as a wing of the medieval palace owned by the Bishops of Lincoln. By 1600 it had passed to Sir Thomas Cecil, son of Queen Elizabeth’s chief minister, who converted it into an almshouse for 12 poor ‘bedesmen’ over 30 years old and two women (over 45), all free of lunacy, leprosy or the French pox.
Barnsdale Gardens
Originally created by Geoff Hamilton for the Gardeners’ World TV show, Barnsdale is home to 38 pocket-sized, themed garden ‘rooms’, built in his trademark, practical style, and full of inspiration for garden-lovers of all ages.
Normanton Church
Rutland Water provides a scenic setting for the fairy-tale splendour of Normanton Church, a structure that appears to float on the lake when the reservoir is full. Normanton Church is the county of Rutland’s most famous landmark.
Wing Maze
The small village of Wing houses one of Rutland’s most unusual historic sites: a turf labyrinth known locally as ‘the Old Maze’. Its precise origins are unknown, leading to speculation that it may have prehistoric or Viking Age origins.
Exton Church
The main points of Exton Church are the remarkable monuments inside including Grinling Gibbon’s amazing monument to the Third Viscount Campden. According to Pevsner: “There are few churches in England in which English sculpture from the 16th century to the 18th century can be enjoyed so much.”
Rutland Aqua Park
A super-soaking immersive experience is set to be served up to outdoor activity fans thanks to the Aqua Park Rutland – the UK’s biggest inflatable watersports challenge operating at Rutland Water, the park features more than 36 fun and challenging obstacles to climb, jump, crawl, launch, slide and splash.
Rutland Farm Park
Rutland Farm Park, in Oakham, is a place for families, adults and schools to come and enjoy a fun day out. Children of all ages will be able to meet and learn all about our range of farm animals. They can meet our lambs, goats and sheep and play with our fluffy rabbits and guinea pigs in Amy’s Farm Corner.
Rocks by Rail
Welcome to an outdoor adventure, cast in an ironstone quarry. Covering 19 acres of reclaimed quarry, railway tracks and nature trails, Rocks by Rail is a journey back in time. Explore fascinating nature trails. Take a train trip. Drive a classic loco. Then sit back with a cuppa in a 1960s style café.
Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary
The wilderness you won’t want to leave. The Centre is home to a superb international collection of Birds of Prey ~ Owls, Hawks, Buzzards, Falcons, Eagles and Vultures who live next to a fascinating array of flora and fauna.