Events at

Oakham Castle

We are approximately half an hour from Peterborough, Leicester, Stamford, Market Harborough, Grantham and Kettering.

Being in the centre of a Market town there are an excellent choice of hotels, restaurants and pubs , perfect for accommodation.

Check with our operations manager Linda Healey to see if Oakham Castle is free for your event date. We offer free parking for upto 8 cars, and have easy walking access to other carparks for your guests.

Know More, Live Well. Promoting wellness through awareness, prevention, and lifestyle change! 💪🫀

Join us at Oakham Castle on Wednesday 10 September from 10am to 7pm, and speak directly to services! 🗣️ Everyone is welcome to this FREE event! 🆓

01572 757578
castle@rutland.gov.uk
Castle Grounds, Market Place

Free Entry

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Wellbeing Herbology Workshop
Friday 12th Sept 2025
10.30am – 12.30pm
Oakham Castle

Discover the ancient art of herbalism with Fenton's Herbology herbalist, Nicola Fenton. Explore the Castle’s garden where you'll discover plants that have been used for centuries for their healing benefits. You'll then have the opportunity to taste, sniff and slurp the plants in various forms and leave with a knowledge and understanding of how you can use plants as remedies for treating common ailments!

Advance tickets only

01572 757578
castle@rutland.gov.uk
Castle Grounds Market Place

£30 per person

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Join us at Oakham Castle to celebrate all things Rutland at this year’s spectacular, fun-filled Rutland Day!

Live Entertainment

The Ferrers Household - A 15th century living history re-enactment society

D’Ukes Of Rutland

Discover Rutland van with VR experiences

Create a wildflower seed ball with Root & Branch

Fun-filled attractions

Stalls – and much more!

 

01572 757578
castle@rutland.gov.uk
Castle Grounds, Market Place

Free Entry

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Prices for events

2025/26 Prices

Please note all hirers (except Weddings) require a deposit of £125 (50% non-refundable). Prices are revised every April.

Hire for Events (serving alcohol) £170 / hour
Hire for Events (no alcohol) Weekdays £120 / hour
Saturday £140 / hour
Sunday £170 / hour
Great Hall Daytime hire £425
Use of castle grounds daytime hire £425

Hire Deposit - All users except weddings (50% non-refundable) of £140

Get in touch

If you have any enquiries or questions then don't hesitate to ask. You can call or email us via the details below or fill in the contact form.

We'll get back to you as soon as we possibly can.

    Phone

    01572 757578

    Address

    Castle Grounds, Market Place,
    Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6DR

    Address

    castle@rutland.gov.uk

    Contact Us

    The Great Hall of Oakham Castle is open:

    Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday

    10am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm)

    Oakham Castle grounds and the Great Hall are FREE to visit. We do however appreciate your donations, all of which go to the Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle.

    No booking is required, please see our accessibility guide for everything you need to know before you visit.

    We look forward to welcoming you!

    The Council operates and maintains the Castle grounds as a free public park.

    Please obtain a parking pass from reception or café that enables 2 hours free parking on the day of your visit.

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