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With thirty eight gardens laid out for viewing, this place has got to be a gardener’s delight. Those of us, who are keen to look, but not keen on weeding etc, will also find it a joy! Strolling around other people’s gardens with all the hard work done offers some of the best gardening experiences. Each garden is individual and well planted with botanically labeled Plants. If you are thinking of adding them to your garden you can make notes and purchase plants online from their nursery shop. You can then purchase what you need from the comfort of your home. There is nothing to beat actually seeing the plants in a garden context and Barnsdale Gardens offers just that. Plants, flowers and foliage of all shapes and sizes put together in creative ways always seem to lift the spirits, particularly if you pick a nice sunny day. There is so much to see here. If you like to complete a trip with a sit down and a beverage there is also a tea room to treat your self to a well deserved cup of tea or coffee and a cake. Opening times vary depending on the time of year so check their website through the link at the address below. There is also a reasonable admission charge. This is a great day out if you enjoy walking around some interesting gardens. If you want to purchase plants immediately you will have space for storage in the garage area of your Midlands Motorhome Hire.

Barnsdale Gardens
The Avenue
Exton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AH

Telephone:01572 813 200

Over a certain age , very poor, free of lunacy, leprosy or the French pox and you could apply to live here in days gone by! Now you can visit the bedesmen’s rooms, and see the former bishops’ Great Chamber with its beautifully carved ceiling cornice. An English Heritage Property.

Lyddington Bede House
Bluecoat Lane
Lyddington
LE15 9LZ
Rutland
England

Telephone: 01572 822438

Rutland Water Nature Reserve has a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. It routinely gets flocks of Shelduck; Teal; Gadwall; Tufted Duck; Ruddy Duck; Wigeon; Goldeneye; Shoveler; Pochard; Goosander; Shelduck; Teal; Gadwall; Tufted Duck; Ruddy Duck; Wigeon; Goldeneye; Shoveler; Goosander; Kingfisher; Willow Tit; Marsh Tit; redpoll and siskin birds.

For directions click this link.

Stunning scenery and so many wildfowl to spot. Check their website for more information and opening times.

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Egleton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8BT
England

Telephone: 01572-770651

Not far from the rather lovely Rutland Water is Wing Hall Caravan and Camping Site which is a good base from which to sample all the local attractions. There are toilets and showers on site (some on a 50p coin operated system), washing up facilities, a farm shop and café bar. The Estate also has its own holiday cottages that they let out. The facilities are described as ‘basic’ so it is likely that there is no hard standing. Be aware that this may not be a problem in dry weather with hard ground but in wet weather your Motorhome will not drive off grass easily. If the ground is soft your front wheel drive heavy Motorhome could require a tow. If you have a Motorhome Hire vehicle this would be at your own cost so there is a risk factor with grass! On the plus side you would be staying in a scenic location just a mile from Rutland Water in your Motorhome Hire vehicle, enjoying the rural aspect. For more information on this campsite click the blue text for Wing Hall Caravan and Camping Site.

Wing Hall Estate
Wing Hall
Wing
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8RY
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01572 737090