Barrowden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rutland Round, east from Barrowden Heading towards Welland Spinney (wood right of centre), which sits on a large bend in the Welland
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Rutland Round, east from Barrowden Heading towards Welland Spinney (wood right of centre), which sits on a large bend in the Welland
Photo by Tim Heaton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wakerley Road bridge over the River Welland
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Field edge and marker post for footpath A marker post shows the line of the Jurassic Way near Barrowden.
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Top dressing winter wheat. Ammonium nitrate fertiliser being applied to a winter wheat crop on the hill above Wakerley. The fertiliser is carried in tiny round ball called prills. The machine (spreader) is calibrated to deliver a set amount over a given width at a constant forward speed. TF3239 : Four men and their dog went to calibrate their spreader shows how a spreader should be calibrated.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

4 out of 5
Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England
The price is NZ$139 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$139
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
Smooth check in. Front desk staff spot on. Nothing too much trouble. Leisure complex great.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$236 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$236
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Oakham. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice setting

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa
Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
The Village Orton Longueville Peterborough England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$181
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
Yes room was spotless and had a very lovely young man who sieved us at dinner and again at breakfast

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Orton Hall Hotel & Spa
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Ascot House

Ascot House

4 out of 5
Lynch Wood Peterborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - Overton Station and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
We've stayed in these apartments most weekends for the last month. They have everything we need they are clean & quiet. Close to the hospital. Washer dryer & dishwasher make it easy All the staff were really friendly a the late check out fee is reasonable.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Ascot House
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough

4 out of 5
Broadway 5 hereward tower, floor 3 Peterborough England
Stay at this apartment in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre ...
6/10 (1 review)
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Comfortable but some DIY needed. Good location, parking is great and access safe and clear.

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Peterborough
Lady Charlotte house is suitable for workers and large families for vacation

Lady Charlotte house is suitable for workers and large families for vacation

Peterborough England
Stay at this holiday home in Peterborough. Enjoy a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions East of England Showground and Crown Lakes Country ...
4/10 (2 reviews)
Booked to stay for one night to visit family waited for the access details to be emailed, messaged the host to be told at 8pm that the property is closed qnd isnt available to stay in but still took the money for the reservation and its non refundable

Reviewed on 30 June 2025

Lady Charlotte house is suitable for workers and large families for vacation
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Popular places to visit

Rutland waters September 18

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rutland Water Nature Reserve during your travels in Oakham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Rutland waters September 18

Rutland Water Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Rutland Water Country Park, a lovely green space in Oakham. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Rutland Water Country Park

Normanton Church

Normanton Church is just one of the places to see in Edith Weston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Normanton Church

Barnsdale Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Barnsdale Gardens, a lovely green space in Exton and Horn. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Barnsdale Gardens

The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre

Enjoy an outing to The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre during your stay in Burley. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre

Rutland Water Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Edith Weston at Rutland Water Golf Course. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rutland Water Golf Course