Things to do around and about Uppingham
Activities, cinema, history
Nene Valley Steam Railway
Home of Thomas. Regular regular steam train service and occasional diesel hauled services running every weekend with some midweek services
Enjoy fish & chips served on the train.
More info including timetable and prices on www.nvr.org.uk
Sat Nav: PE8 6LR
22 min (16.5 mi) via A47
Rutland Water
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/water-parks/rutland/
Cycle hire at Whitwell and Normanton car parks _ choose from an easy three-mile or eight-mile route or a more challenging 25-mile route around the reservoir.
19 min (10.2 mi) via A6003 and A606
LE15 8BL (Whitwell Car Park)
Bugtopia: giant insects and exotic reptiles
Sykes Lane LE15 8QL
17 min (10.4 mi) via A606 and A6003
Nature reserve info at:
Wicksteed Park
Kettering
“There’s nowhere quite like Wicksteed Park. Along with 30 exciting rides and activities, including one of Europe’s longest zip wires, there’s 147 acres of beautiful rolling parkland – perfect for a game of frisbee, or a big family picnic.”
Sat Nav: NN15 6NJ
27 min (16.6 mi) via A6003
Tallinginton Lakes
Water park and dry ski slope
Jet ski/ wind surf/canoing etc
34 min (19.1 mi) via A47
Corby International Pool
Swimming complex including a fun pool with pirate ship, Aquatube body ride and diving boards.
Sat Nav: NN17 1QB
15 min (8.7 mi) via A6003
New York Thunderbowl
Ten Pin Bowling
Kettering
http://www.newyorkthunderbowl.com/
NN16 9AW
21 min (13.3 mi) via Uppingham Rd/A6003 and A6003
Cinemas
Regal Cinema: Melton Mowbray
Stylish Art Deco-style cinema, showing mainstream and classic films
http://www.regalcinemamelton.com/
LE13 1XA, UK
30 min (17.2 mi) via A606 and A6003
Odeon Cinema
Kettering
http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/kettering/100/
NN15 6XS
26 min (17.6 mi) via A6003
Stamford Arts Centre
http://www.stamfordartscentre.com/
(Theatre there also)
PE9 2DL
24 min (12.7 miles) via A6121 and A47
History
Rockingham Castle
http://www.rockinghamcastle.com/
Former royal castle and family home for 450 years
Castle & grounds open
Events such as jousting
LE16 8TH
11 min (6.0 mi) via A6003
Burghley House
House and grounds open.
PE9 3JY
29 min (14.8 miles) via A43 and A47