Below is a list of the most popular tourist attractions near the Whipper-In Hotel in Oakham, Rutland.

Rutland's most popular tourist attraction, Rutland water was built in the 1970s to supply water to the East Midlands and was originally named 'Empingham Reservoir'.

Nowadays Rutland Water has an international reputation for providing a balance of sport and leisure and wildlife conservation.
rutlandwater.org.uk
Distance to Whipper-In Hotel: 6 miles

One of Rutland's most famous and photographed landmarks, Normanton Church was designed by Thomas Cundy and built in 1826-29. In the 1970's when the plans for Rutland Water were being finalised, the church was saved from the water by raising the floor of the church above the waterline, and the walls were waterproofed.

Now sitting on a pier of stones on the shores of the reservoir, Normanton Church houses an exhibition about the building of the reservoir, as well as fossils and an Anglo-Saxon skeleton.
anglianwater.co.uk/
Distance to Whipper-In Hotel: 5.6 miles

Rockingham Castle is an 11th century earthwork mote and bailey fortress that was ordered to be built by William the Conqueror. Located in Rockingham on a raised site where it has stood for 900 years, Rockingham Castle is located in the village centre, 23 miles south-east of Leicester and was built in the Norman layout of two baileys with the mote in-between.

A Royal fortress for 450 years, in medieval times Richard the Lion Heart used the castle and King John's treasure chest can be seen in the Great Hall which he left there. By the end of the 11th century, King William II had founded the stone castle, when adding a shell keep to the large mote and encasing the inner bailey with a curtain wall. The impressive Edwardian two storey twin-tower gatehouse was built in 1270.
rockinghamcastle.com
Distance to Whipper-In Hotel: 11.9 miles

Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age, made famous recently as it was used in the movie – The Da Vinci Code. Built and designed between 1555 and 1587, Burghley House is much more than a grand house. It offers a unique glimpse of the furnishings and history of a great house from the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the present day.
burghley.co.uk
Distance to Whipper-In Hotel: 13.6 miles

33 inspiring gardens all in one place. For families or gardeners this really is an inspiring place. Once the setting for BBC Gardeners world, the gardens are some of the most beautiful in England. The Whipper in Hotel in Oakham, enjoys a great location, close to the Gardens, so guests to the area can easily get here.

Open all year round, the Gardens welcome groups, tours and individuals.
barnsdalegardens.co.uk/

Rockingham Racetrack is just over 14 miles from the hotel and is Europe’s fastest banked oval racing circuit. It is famous for hosting different race events throughout the year including the British Touring Car Championship and the British F3/GT and offers track days for the public.
For more information please visit: http://www.rockingham.co.uk

Melton and District Indoor Bowls Club has now been in operation since Christmas 1987.

The Club continues to provide enjoyment and friendship to all those who visit, and have different tournaments and competitions throughout the year. There are a number of options open to anyone who is interested in the game of bowls, which include tuition and instruction.

For more information and upcoming events, please visit: www.meltonindoorbowls.co.uk