The areas surrounding Wing Hall offer something for everybody.  We have listed some of the attractions and activities which are most popular below:

 

 

Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe.  Just one mile from Wing Hall, and set in over  3,100 acres of countryside, the reservoir offers somthing for everyone in what Anglian Water (the owners) call an 'exciting yet peaceful' environment. 

Rutland Water's Bird Watching Centre offers over 20 hides and is the site of the first breeding Ospreys in England for over 150 years.  It is also the home of the British Bird Watching Fair each August, an event for which Wing Country Cottage offers a range of accommodation.

 

 

 

Set in rural England, Rutland has a strong tradition of horse riding and hunting.  Local stables offer horse-riding for all levels of experience.  Hacks and lessons can be booked through Wing Hall for our guests. 

 

 

 

In addition to Rutland Water, the local area offers endless quiet lanes and paths on which to cycle.  The stunning countryside offers routes ranging from gentle rides to more challenging, adrenalin-rich trails! 

 

We can recommend reputable cycle hire centres close-by.

 

 

 

The world-famous Burghley Horse Trials are held each September in Stamford (a 20 minute drive from Wing).  The thrilling 4 day event offers an exceptional society event, but with a broad appeal. 

 

The Barns at Wing offer a special 3 night rate for the trials.  Please contact us for further details.

 

For the rest of the year, Burghley House offers visitors the most exceptional example of Elizabethan architechture in the country.  Built by Elizabeth I's chief courtier, the house and grounds are open to the public.

 

 

 

There are a number of excellent, friendly local pubs close to Wing.  The closest pub to Wing Hall is the King's Arms in the village of Wing (approximately 200 metres from the Hall itself).  Offering high-quality food, the pub is a good choice for those not wanting to cook for themselves.

 

The Horse and Groom in nearby Preston is around a mile from Wing and offers a typical English country pub, with good food and welcoming atmopshere.  It is well position on the cycle path around Rutland Water.

 

For a truly gourmet experience, the food at Hambleton Hall is without equal.  Hambleton Hall is around 3 miles from Wing and boasts stunning views across the expanse of Rutland Water.

 

 

 

In the immedaite vicinity of Wing, Oakham and Uppingham (both around 3 miles from Wing Hall) offer visitors an insight into the life of an English market town.

 

Oakham (the County Town of Rutland) holds a weekly market each Saturday and a Farmers' Market around once a month.  With small independent shops and an excellent butcher's, the High Street is an interesting place.  Antiques shops, furnishers and a range of clothes shops all add to the appeal.

 

Uppingham, whilst smaller than Oakham, offers just as much appeal.  A market takes place in the historic centre of the town, just metres away from a quality baker and two excellent butchers offering fresh, local meat.  The famous Uppingham School is a remarkable building, well worth a detour to see.  Uppingham has some good dining options, pubs and a theatre.