Oakham is the county town of Rutland in England, lying on the banks of the River Gwash and within easy reach of Rutland Water, which makes it a handy base for walking, cycling and birdwatching. The compact town retains a market-centre layout with a mix of independent shops, cafes and regular markets, giving it a lively small‑town feel despite being the administrative centre for the county.
Historically notable for Oakham Castle - a well‑preserved Norman great hall famous for its unusual collection of ceremonial horseshoes presented by visitors - the town also hosts the long‑established Oakham School and a modest local cultural scene of events and community groups. Its blend of medieval architecture, county services and rural leisure nearby shapes a quiet but characterful social and economic life.
Postcode districts covering Oakham
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 16.2 miles
- Peterborough 20.8 miles
- Loughborough 21.3 miles
- Kettering 18.7 miles
- Kettering Town 18.9 miles
- Corby 12.7 miles
- West Bridgford 24 miles
- Grantham 17.2 miles
- Melton Mowbray 9.1 miles
- Oadby 14.7 miles
- Market Harborough 15.1 miles
- Stamford 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Oakham North West Ward 0.5 miles
- Oakham South Ward 0.5 miles
- Barleythorpe Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Oakham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Oakham North East Ward 0.8 miles
- Langham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Egleton Parish 1.7 miles
- Braunston-in-Rutland Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Brooke Parish 2.1 miles
- Gunthorpe Parish 2.2 miles
- Burley Parish 2.3 miles
- Martinsthorpe Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Oakham
LE15 0SB, LE15 6FP, LE15 6PE, LE15 6HH, LE15 6FW, LE15 6QG, LE15 6SF, LE15 6EE, LE15 6JP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 44.8 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 8.8 miles
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Schools in Oakham
- Brooke Hill Academy Primary
- Brooke Priory School Independent - primary
- Catmose College Secondary
- Catmose Primary Primary
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Harington School Further education
- Oakham C of E Primary School Primary
- Oakham School Independent - all ages
- The Shires at Oakham Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Normanton Park Estate 5.8 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 12.2 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 16 miles
- University of Leicester University 16.4 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 16.7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 16.7 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.8 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 17.2 miles