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 miles26.1 km
- Peterborough 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Loughborough 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Kettering 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Kettering Town 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Corby 12.7 miles20.4 km
- West Bridgford 24 miles38.5 km
- Grantham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Melton Mowbray 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Oadby 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Market Harborough 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Stamford 10.7 miles17.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Oakham North West Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Oakham South Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Barleythorpe Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Oakham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Oakham North East Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Langham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Egleton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Braunston-in-Rutland Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Brooke Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gunthorpe Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Burley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Martinsthorpe Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Oakham
LE15 6LX, LE15 6QE, LE15 6JG, LE15 6PP, LE15 6QN, LE15 6GW, LE15 6NN, LE15 6AQ, LE15 6BH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27 miles43.4 km
- Birmingham International Airport 44.8 miles72.2 km
- Oakham Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 8.8 miles14.1 km
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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 miles9.3 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Burghley House Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Belgrave Library Library 16 miles25.7 km
- University of Leicester University 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.8 miles27 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 17.2 miles27.6 km