Uppingham is one of only three towns in the tiny rural county of Rutland. It can be found along the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough, about six miles to the south of Rutland's county town of Oakham. Uppingham has always been well known for Uppingham School, the independent seat of learning, founded in 1584. The school claims to have the largest playing fields of any school in the country (a claim contested by Christ's Hospital). The school bought even more fame to the town when it was recently used as a backdrop for parts of a Harry Potter film. The school has its memorial hall off High Street West, which has a magnificent roof and a collection of historical treasures including the school's original charter bearing the royal seal of Queen Elizabeth I. This small market town is wonderfully picturesque, with its stone buildings and myriad of pubs, antique shops, second hand book shops and tea rooms. Market day is on Friday, where stall holders have been coming to trade since the thirteenth century. The names of streets and buildings around the town centre give many clues as to their rich history. For more history you can also visit the nearby Rockingham Castle, built by William the Conqueror.
Attraction
Budget
Travelodge Uppingham Morcott *book online*
Church
Dentist
R M Allen
R M Pancholi/M P Gokani
Doctor
Inn
Falcon Hotel
Marquess of Exeter Hotel
Old Pheasant
Market
Uppingham Farmers Market
Uppingham Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Cross Keys
Don Paddy's
The Crown Inn
Vaults
Wagon & Horses
School
Solicitor
Alexander Crombie
Simmonds Grant
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Uppingham Town CC (Cricket)
Shops
Boots
Artisana
Blossom
Simply Scrumptious
The Olive Kitchen
Hoagies 2 Sandwich Bar
Forest Books
Made Gallery
Woodbine Contemporary Arts
Nook
Wish
Rubinstein Keightley Ltd
Goldmark Gallery
Marc Oxley Fine Art
Antiques
Junk & Disorderly
Garners - Fine Art, Antiques & Interiors
Uppingham Antiques Centre
Mark Gilbert Antiques
Places to Stay near Uppingham
Falcon Hotel (0.13 miles)
The Falcon Hotel at Uppingham welcomes business travellers and leisure guests alike - offering hospitality in the traditional sense. The Falcon Hotel originally a renowned 16th century coaching inn of great ... More
Lake Isle Hotel & Restaurant (0.15 miles)
This 18th Century personally run town house hotel and restaurant is situated in the pretty market town of Uppingham. The hotel is ideally placed for exploring all of the attractions in Rutland.
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Marquess of Exeter Hotel (1.70 miles)
Staying at the Marquess of Exeter is a uniquely relaxing experience.
This is an established family run hotel with excellent facilities.
A former 16th ... More | visit website
Old Pheasant (1.91 miles)
All the accommodation provided in the hotel is en-suite comprising a combined bath and shower unit, washbasin and toilet. the rooms are bright and tastefully decorated, with all the usual ... More
Kings Arms Inn & Restaurant (2.54 miles)
The Kings Arms lies in the peaceful and quaint village of Wing. The Inn is ideally situated as a base for visiting the surrounding market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford. Rutland water is only ... More | visit website
The Old Rectory (3.21 miles)
Welcome to the Old Rectory in the quiet conservation village of Belton located just off the A47, 5 mins from Uppingham, halfway between Leicester and Peterborough
- Probably the best value B&B in Rutland. 4 ... More
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Travelodge Uppingham Morcott (3.46 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Spanhoe Lodge (3.51 miles)
America Lodge (3.84 miles)
The Old Plough (4.72 miles)
A unique picturesque 18th century inn situated close to Rutland Water, only 1 mile from the county town of Oakham. The Old Plough is within easy reach of Nottingham, Peterborough and ... More
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