Welcome to Barnsdale

Barnsdale Rutland is a picturesque village located in the county of Rutland, England. The village is situated on the north shore of Rutland Water, which is the largest man-made lake in the United Kingdom. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, and it is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the countryside and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions in Barnsdale Rutland is the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and bird species. The reserve covers an area of over 1,000 acres and includes several nature trails and bird hides where visitors can observe the local wildlife. The reserve is particularly popular with birdwatchers, who come to see rare species such as ospreys, red kites, and great white egrets.

Another popular attraction in Barnsdale Rutland is the Barnsdale Gardens, which is a collection of themed gardens that cover an area of over eight acres. The gardens were created by the late Geoff Hamilton, who was a well-known television presenter and gardening expert. The gardens include a Japanese garden, a cottage garden, a herb garden, and a vegetable garden, among others. Visitors can explore the gardens and learn about different gardening techniques and plant species.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Exton And Greetham Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Megan Davis	Garden Road Exton Oakham Rutland LE15 8AY 1572812380 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Chambers	Willow Crescent Oakham Rutland LE15 6EH 01572722400 School Website
Edith Weston Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Rawlings	Weston Road Edith Weston Oakham Rutland LE15 8HQ 01780720025 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Alfieri	Mill Lane Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7DL 01572812337 School Website
Oakham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404 School Website
The Parks School Community Special School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Cox	Burley Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6GY 01572722404
The Shires At Oakham Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Van Niekerk	3 Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland Should Be Blank LE15 6JB 1572720357 School Website
Empingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Gooding	School Lane Empingham Oakham Rutland LE15 8PQ 1780460246 School Website
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 School Website
Brooke Priory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Flint	Station Approach Oakham Rutland LE15 6QW 1572724778 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 3.10 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 7.66 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 11.34 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 12.88 Miles

Grantham Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT 16.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 2.71 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 2.72 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 2.73 Miles
Prestige Cars Of Rutland 01572 811189 23 Westland Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7DS 2.76 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 2.79 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 3.00 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 3.31 Miles
Premier And Burley Cabs 01780 751118 14 Bramble Grove, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4BL 6.05 Miles
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 6.58 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Stamford 01780 752748 33 Cambridge Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1BU 7.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
The Avenue Exton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hambleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
High Street Exton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burley Toll Bar No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stamford Rd Exton Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Burley On The Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Egelton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Alsthorpe Road Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wenton Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Empingham Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Junction Edith / Normanton Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edmondton Way / Jasper Close Oakham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Rd Edith Weston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottesmore Post Office Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Empingham Medical Centre 01780 460202	Main Street Empingham Oakham LE15 8PR
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
Oakham Mi 01572 722621	Rutland Memorial Hospital Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT
Kendrew Medical Centre	Kendrew Medical Centre Cottesmore Oakham Rutland LE15 7BL

Local Stores

Oakham
Burley Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7AA
01572 724344
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.54 miles

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Stamford Veterinary Centre
32 Main Street Great Casterton Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 4AA 01780 763 180 stamfordvets@gmail.com Website 5.63 miles
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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 6.00 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.35 miles
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Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
43 Empingham Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2RJ 01780 764333 7.07 miles

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Dr Claude Drouin Mrcvs
7 Holiwell Road Castle Bytham Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 4SL 07914 953256 claude.drouin@tiscali.co.uk 7.40 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 0.51 miles

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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 1.20 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 1.49 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 6.29 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Fineshade
My Dogs Love This Walk Through The Woods, They Can Be Let Off Their Leads An Wonder At Their Own Leisure. Walks Are Up To 6 Miles. Good For Family Day Out And A Bike Ride. Area For Picnics. Cafe Onsite, Quiet Expensive, But Very Good For That Nice Cold Drink At The End Of The Walk. Fineshade Wood Fineshade 8.15 miles

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 8.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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