Castles · East Midlands
Uppingham
In or near Ayston.
Uppingham — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Uppingham is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Uppingham Town Council provides local services and information about the town. Visitors can explore the town hall and learn about the council's activities.
Place summary
Uppingham is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
A little over 1 mi to the north-west at Castle Hill are the earthwork remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. Uppingham became a market town in 1281 when the lord of the manor was given the right to hold a weekly market. ]] The town has two active churches; The Church of St Peter and St Paul, a largely 14th-century Church of England parish church and the Methodist Church on Orange street, built as a Wesleyan Chapel in 1819 and expanded in the 1870s and 1880s. Uppingham Workhouse was first recorded in 1777 with space for 40 inmates. Until 1834 it was a parish workhouse, but in 1836 the Uppingham Poor Law Union began and a Union workhouse was built in Leicester Road to house 158, to a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5900, -0.7222
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Uppingham
- Postcode
- LE15 9QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.uppinghamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Uppingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rutland Cinema
Theatres · 0.2 km
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5 and 7 High Street and Falcon Hotel Annexe
Historic houses · 0.2 km
The Falcon Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Forest Framing and Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Uppingham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Uppingham School
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Uppingham School Chapel
Chapels · 0.3 km
Uppingham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Uppingham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Ayston
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Ayston
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Castle Hill motte and bailey
Literary houses · 1.8 km
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📷 5Theatres · East Midlands
Rutland Cinema
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
5 and 7 High Street and Falcon Hotel Annexe
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📷 5📷 3Galleries · East Midlands
Forest Framing and Gallery
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Uppingham
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📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Uppingham School
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Places to stay
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The Paddock
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Lyndon Top
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Rutland Water Campsite
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Sun Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Old Royal Oak Public House
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📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Horse and Trumpet Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uppingham?
- Uppingham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9QY), in the parish of Uppingham.
- What is Uppingham?
- Uppingham — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Uppingham?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 9QY.
- Does Uppingham charge admission?
- Uppingham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Uppingham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9QY. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.