Oakham's Horrible History Private Tour - 'Orrible gore & ghosts!

Oakham Castle is known for being one of the best-preserved examples of Norman architecture. It's Great Hall is the oldest court in Britain and it's still used today. All sorts of trials have taken place here including the dramatic trial of John Flower who with her daughters were accused of Witchcraft.

We won't let such pleasantries deter us though will we? Discover what happened low level crooks and deceitful market traders here.

Once home to the dairy market, it still is home to the Oakham stocks which uniquely have 5 holes.

The market still has original Stocks... so best be on your best behavior!

A fantastic little museum highlighting the mainly agricultural life of Rutland through the ages, Also the resting place :-) of the still working gallows, the only such in the country.

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Here about a particularly gruesome murder that took place here.

insurance might not help there) but from a distance we'll learn about the ghosts from the time of the Plague that have been seen here,

Explore inside the beautiful Grade 1 listed 13th century All Saints Church whose spire you can see for miles around. The church has wonderful architecture and all manner of local memorials and history as well as being an active place of worship. Learn about the incredible tale of William de Goldbaun, a local thief who sought refuge here after being hanged to death!

We will explore the beautiful old streets and lanes of Oakham. See the old Buttermarket and the Stocks in the market Square. See the beautiful park and castle walls. Visit some of the towns well known foodie spots. Speaking of which visit the home of the man who inspired the home of little Tom Thumb and jumped out of a pie to surprise the King.

it features on our Oakham Pub Tour and you ay want to stay on here after the tour... Centuries ago it was a little different!