Hamerton Zoo Park

Located in Oakham

Oakham is a historic market and county town in Rutland, England, featuring notable landmarks such as Oakham Castle, All Saints' Church, and a lively market square with traditional stocks. The town is accessible by rail and local public transport, offering a walkable centre for tourists.

Near Priest's House, Easton on the Hill

Priest's House is a 15th-century historic building showcasing fascinating local architecture and a museum dedicated to Easton's industrial past and slate mining history.

2 miles from Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle is a historically rich Norman castle in Northamptonshire, still home to the Saunders-Watson family. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, extensive gardens, and enjoy facilities like a cafe and shop. The site offers wheelchair access and various visitor amenities, with special events and guided tours available seasonally.

2 miles from Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is a Grade II listed amusement park with 27 rides including coasters, a historic narrow-gauge railway, playgrounds, and outdoor leisure facilities. Established in 1921, it offers family-friendly attractions and hosts regular community events.

Near Turvey House

Turvey House is a Grade I listed country house in Bedfordshire featuring interiors with collections of 18th and 19th century furniture, ceramics, books, and artwork, set within 150 acres of parkland by the river Great Ouse. It offers visitors a chance to explore its historic neo classical architecture and grounds with tickets required for entry.

Near The Prebendal Manor

The Prebendal Manor in Northamptonshire is a Grade I-listed historic manor house dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Visitors can enjoy owner-led tours of the house, 16th-century dovecote, tithe barn, and gardens featuring medieval plant selections, with tea and cakes served in the tithe barn.

3 miles from Lyddington Bede House

Lyddington Bede House is a Grade I listed historic medieval bishop's palace turned almshouse in Rutland, England, featuring well-preserved interiors and gardens, open to the public under English Heritage.

3 miles from Burghley House

Burghley House is a grand 16th-century Elizabethan stately home in Lincolnshire featuring magnificent State Rooms, historic art collections, extensive gardens, and adventure play areas for children. Visitors can explore both indoor historical interiors and outdoor parkland with deer and landscaped vistas, alongside facilities including a café and picnic spots.

2 miles from Island Hall

Island Hall is an 18th-century Georgian family home in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, with historic interiors and formal gardens including a river island accessed by a Chinese bridge. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and grounds, with special candlelit tours and onsite afternoon tea available.

3 miles from Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse is a 15th-century Gothic gatehouse ruin in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into the historic Benedictine abbey that was dissolved in 1537.

Located in Ramsey

Ramsey is a historic market town in Cambridgeshire with roots in medieval Benedictine monastic life, featuring a walkable town centre, heritage museums, annual living history events, and a traditional weekly market.

3 miles from Apethorpe Palace

Apethorpe Palace is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Northamptonshire, known for its historic royal connections to James I and Elizabeth I, exquisite state rooms, and centuries of architectural evolution. Visitors can explore the palace through pre-booked tours in summer months, experiencing a significant example of English heritage and royal history.

3 miles from Johnsons of Old Hurst

Johnsons of Old Hurst is a family-owned zoo and farm shop in Old Hurst, Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a chance to see a variety of animals and enjoy local farm produce in a rural setting.

3 miles from Peckover House and Garden

Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Near Cowper & Newton Museum

Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney is a historic house museum dedicated to 18th century poet William Cowper and John Newton, author of Amazing Grace. Visitors can explore the house, peaceful gardens, and exhibition galleries highlighting local history and art, with activities for children and a shop onsite.

Located in Olney

Olney is a historic market town in Buckinghamshire with rich cultural heritage, known for its connection to poet William Cowper and the famous hymn 'Amazing Grace'. It features historic buildings, traditional events, and a charming high street.

Near Bushmead Priory

Bushmead Priory is a historic Grade I listed Augustinian monastic ruin in Bedfordshire, featuring preserved refectory and kitchen remains. Visitors can explore the outdoor site which reveals architectural history from the 12th century. The priory is open to the public on weekends during spring and summer under English Heritage care.

2 miles from Longstowe Hall

Longstowe Hall features magnificent Edwardian gardens with seasonal flower displays and historic parkland, complemented by a squash court cafe serving local dishes. Visitors can explore expansive gardens, ancient woodland, lakes, and enjoy wheelchair accessible paths with some uneven terrain.

3 miles from The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Follow a garden trail inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, spotting fruits and snacks and taking part in games and activities while learning about the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.

2 miles from Elton Hall

Elton Hall gardens offer visitors expansive historic parkland with formal Edwardian gardens, an orangery, lily pond, and notable topiary, nestled alongside the River Nene. The site features a restored garden awarded for its design and includes plant sales and refreshments.

3 miles from Rippington Manor

Rippington Manor is a remarkably complete Tudor brick manor house built on ancient monastic remains, featuring historical significance from the Augustinian monastery at Repton and reconstruction from the 12th century.

2 miles from Longthorpe Tower

Longthorpe Tower is a 14th-century medieval tower in Longthorpe, Peterborough, famous for its rare and well-preserved medieval wall paintings. The tower offers visitors insight into medieval life and art in a historic stone structure owned by English Heritage.