Welcome to Ridlington

Ridlington is a small village located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated on the eastern side of Rutland Water, which is a popular tourist attraction in the area. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ridlington is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Ridlington is the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Ridlington is also known for its annual village fete, which takes place in the summer months. The fete is a popular event in the village and attracts visitors from all over the area. It features a range of activities and attractions, including live music, food stalls, and games for children. The fete is a great way to experience the community spirit of Ridlington and to get a taste of the local culture.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 10.7°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Uppingham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Exton	Belgrave Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9RT 1572823245 School Website
Uppingham School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dr Richard Maloney	Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE 1572822216 School Website
Leighfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Eaton	Newtown Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TS 01572823489 School Website
Uppingham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Solly	London Road Uppingham Oakham Rutland LE15 9TJ 01572823631 School Website
Brooke Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moss	Brooke Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6HQ 01572724214 School Website
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
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 School Website
Catmose College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572770066 School Website
Harington School Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Catmose Campus Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572772579

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 3.97 Miles

Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 9.08 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.31 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 11.80 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 11.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Office 01572 823890 30B High Street East, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QA 2.17 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 3.46 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 3.69 Miles
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 3.72 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 4.23 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 4.35 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 5.23 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 7.21 Miles
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 7.50 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 7.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ridlington Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ayston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Preston Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Leicester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firs Avenue Uppingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Beeches Uppingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Uppingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooke Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Ayston Road Uppingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockerston Road Uppingham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardley Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Wing Hollow Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
West End/High St West Uppingham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uppingham Po Internal Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Uppingham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Uppingham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	North Gate Uppingham Oakham LE15 9EG
Rutland Health Pcn Enhanced Access 07912 499525	Uppingham Surgery North Gate Uppingham LE15 9EG
The Uppingham Surgery 01572 823531	North Gate Uppingham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 9EG

Local Stores

Uppingham
22 North Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
Rutland
LE15 9QL
01572 821903
Store Website
2.07 miles

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SPAR - Adams & Sons Oakham
The Garage
Glaston Road
Oakham
LE15 9DL
01527 747215
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 4.50 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 7.29 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 8.66 miles

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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 8.69 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 8.87 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.24 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

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 4.91 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 6.90 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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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 7.69 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 8.26 miles

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 8.33 miles

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Weather Forecast

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