Empingham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grade I listed. The church dates from the 13th century onwards and consists of a fine 14th century tower of four stages with a spire, nave with aisles, transepts, chancel, north vestry and south porch. The nave has a late 13th century four bay north arcade, and an early 13th century four bay south arcade. The clerestory is perpendicular. The chancel, with fine sedilia and double piscina, dates from the 13th century, contemporary with the south transept. The north transept is slightly later, and contains a 13th century wall tomb. The south porch is from the 14th century. The font is in the 14th century style, and dates from 1895. There is also a late 17th-century oak pulpit. The church was restored in 1895.
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Grade I listed. The church dates from the 13th century onwards and consists of a fine 14th century tower of four stages with a spire, nave with aisles, transepts, chancel, north vestry and south porch. The nave has a late 13th century four bay north arcade, and an early 13th century four bay south arcade. The clerestory is perpendicular. The chancel, with fine sedilia and double piscina, dates from the 13th century, contemporary with the south transept. The north transept is slightly later, and contains a 13th century wall tomb. The south porch is from the 14th century. The font is in the 14th century style, and dates from 1895. There is also a late 17th-century oak pulpit. The church was restored in 1895.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Empingham Marshy Meadows is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.
Water....... Rutland - April 2014
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Meadow below the dam - Rutland Water - April 2014
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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
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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! (338 reviews)
Smooth check in. Front desk staff spot on. Nothing too much trouble. Leisure complex great.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
North Oakham Oakham England
The price is NZ$235 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$235
15 Mar - 16 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
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
The price is NZ$201 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$201
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Grantham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room good. Booked a twin and the room was large.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
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Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water

Oakham
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oakham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rutland Zorbing and Barnsdale ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
We had a lovely new year's stay. Great communication from the hosts. High quality accommodation with real attention to detail and personal touches. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Primrose Hall Holiday Cottage, near Rutland Water
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
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Popular places to visit

Rutland waters September 18

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Cities near Empingham

Church at Rutland Water Resevoir

Oakham

Beyond Home Farm A footpath runs down this obvious farm track towards Home Farm, but another runs off to the right; the stile is just visible as a white blob in the hedgerow near the right hand edge of the picture.
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