Uppingham is in Rutland.
Uppingham is perhaps best known for its public school, which was founded in 1584.
It is a typical English market town, with a market square (market day is on Fridays), a wide variety of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
The town is also known for antiques; It is home to a number of antique shops/centres, craft, jewelry, and clothes shops, as well as a modern art gallery and a picture framer.
The town's academic heritage enables two or three quality second-hand bookshops to prosper.
In contrast, the Sycamore garage is home to a Harley Davidson and Ducati dealership and showroom - a very popular stop-off point with bikers at weekends.
- Lyddington Bede House, Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, LE15 9LZ (2 miles south of Uppingham, +44 1572 822438. adults £4.50, children £2.70, concessions £4.10.
Lyddington Bede House, Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, LE15 9LZ (2 miles south of Uppingham, +44 1572 822438. adults £4.50, children £2.70, concessions £4.10.
There are six public houses in Uppingham.
- The Falcon. This is primarily a hotel, and is located opposite the market square, but they also offer a pleasant upmarket public bar just through the entrance. Alternatively, one can relax in the very comfortable lounge area. There are usually complimentary newspapers and bowls of nuts available in both areas.
- The Crown. This is the only pub in town which offers real ale on tap. They also host occasional real ale events and have earned awards for their efforts. Accommodation is available.
- The Vaults. A recently modernised formerly-traditional pub overlooking the market square, with outdoor seating. Meals are served, and sometimes - if you're lucky - complimentary cheese is left on the bar! If there's one on, then this is a good place to watch major (or local) football or rugby matches.
- Don Paddy's. Also on the market square, this is the nearest thing Uppingham has to a trendy wine bar. Don't expect anything too flash, but do expect a pleasant contemporary atmosphere with some outdoor seating at the front. They also serve coffee and tea.
- The Royal Oak. This is located on Queen Street - just off the High Street. It is very much a locals' pub, but the people there are friendly enough. It does offer a pool table, a small patio garden, and the cheapest drinks in town.
- The Exeter Arms. Just a short walk from the market square up High Street West to where it joins Stockerston Road, you'll find the Exeter Arms. This is also primarily a locals' pub, and also boasts a pool table and patio garden.
The Falcon. This is primarily a hotel, and is located opposite the market square, but they also offer a pleasant upmarket public bar just through the entrance. Alternatively, one can relax in the very comfortable lounge area. There are usually complimentary newspapers and bowls of nuts available in both areas.
The Crown. This is the only pub in town which offers real ale on tap. They also host occasional real ale events and have earned awards for their efforts. Accommodation is available.
The Vaults. A recently modernised formerly-traditional pub overlooking the market square, with outdoor seating. Meals are served, and sometimes - if you're lucky - complimentary cheese is left on the bar! If there's one on, then this is a good place to watch major (or local) football or rugby matches.
Don Paddy's. Also on the market square, this is the nearest thing Uppingham has to a trendy wine bar. Don't expect anything too flash, but do expect a pleasant contemporary atmosphere with some outdoor seating at the front. They also serve coffee and tea.
The Royal Oak. This is located on Queen Street - just off the High Street. It is very much a locals' pub, but the people there are friendly enough. It does offer a pool table, a small patio garden, and the cheapest drinks in town.
The Exeter Arms. Just a short walk from the market square up High Street West to where it joins Stockerston Road, you'll find the Exeter Arms. This is also primarily a locals' pub, and also boasts a pool table and patio garden.