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Visiting Oakham

Budget-minded travellers will find good deals in Oakham, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene and top-notch restaurants. Welcoming and relaxing, this city will delight tourists with its gardens, lakeside setting and cafes. Around the area, top sights include New Walk Museum, Highcross Shopping Centre and Leicester Cathedral.

• There are 53 hotels and other accommodation options in Oakham
• The closest major airport is in Nottingham (NQT), 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in East Midlands (EMA), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Oakham

Notable city landmarks like Oakham Castle and Lyddington Bede House might be worth a visit. The gardens, lakes and countryside exemplify the city's natural beauty, and places to visit include Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Barnsdale Gardens. Additionally, you might want to add The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre to your agenda.

Popular places to visit outside the city include New Walk Museum, located 17 mi (27.4 km) from the heart of the city, and Highcross Shopping Centre, which is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) away.

Getting around Oakham

If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Oakham Station. Oakham may not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Oakham

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and 1°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 20°C, whilst the average at night is 3°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 22°C with night-time averages of 9°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 16°C and night-time averages of 2°C
• About 615.80 millimetres of rain falls on Oakham each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 21°C, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 1°C