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Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre, Sykes Lane, North Shore,
Rutland Water, Rutland, LE15 8PX. Tel: 01780 46051. 55,000 sq.ft.
of walk-through jungle with free-flying butterflies and tropical
birds. Ponds with koi carp and terrapins. New extension featuring
tropical creepy-crawlies, iguanas and tarantulas. www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk.
About 5 miles east of Oakham.
RUTLAND WATER NATURE RESERVE.
Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. TEL: 01572-770651. When the
reservoir was constructed, various areas were set aside to cater
for different types of leisure pursuits. Sailing, sailboarding,
trout fishing, boats and the nature reserve. www.rutlandwater.org.uk.
Location: On the outskirts of Oakham.
Oakham Castle, Market Place, Oakham, Rutland. Tel: 01572 723654.
Exceptionally fine Norman Great Hall of 12th century fortified
manor house. Unique display of horseshoes presented by peers
and royalty to the Lord of the Manor. Location: In the centre
of Oakham.
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