Uppingham

Travel Guide

No church is mentioned in the Domesday book, although it may be identified with one of three churches attached to the Manor of Ridlington, north of Ayston. It was granted to the Abbey of Westminster in the eleventh century. The church itself dates from the fourteenth century onwards and consists of a western tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory, chancel and north chapel, organ chamber and vestry, and north and south porches. The tower is of three stages with angle buttresses and has a tall recessed spire with three tiers of lucarnes. There are eight bells. The nave is of four bays (lengthened by one Bay in the 1861 restoration). The north aisle is from the Decorated period, the south aisle is Perpendicular. There are remnants of wall decoration on the south arcade consisting of red flowers and tendrils. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861 when it was restored by Parsons of London incorporating black marble columns to the north chapel (Lady Chapel) and organ chamber. During the reconstruction some sculptured fragments of the twelfth century were found, two of which are now built the wall on either side of the north door. A Coffin lid of the thirteenth century was also found. There is a plain mediaeval octagonal font at the west end of the nave and a two manual organ by Harrison and Harrison. The church is surrounded on the north side by the buildings of the marketplace. Pic by Jenny.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
No church is mentioned in the Domesday book, although it may be identified with one of three churches attached to the Manor of Ridlington, north of Ayston. It was granted to the Abbey of Westminster in the eleventh century. The church itself dates from the fourteenth century onwards and consists of a western tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory, chancel and north chapel, organ chamber and vestry, and north and south porches. The tower is of three stages with angle buttresses and has a tall recessed spire with three tiers of lucarnes. There are eight bells. The nave is of four bays (lengthened by one Bay in the 1861 restoration). The north aisle is from the Decorated period, the south aisle is Perpendicular. There are remnants of wall decoration on the south arcade consisting of red flowers and tendrils. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861 when it was restored by Parsons of London incorporating black marble columns to the north chapel (Lady Chapel) and organ chamber. During the reconstruction some sculptured fragments of the twelfth century were found, two of which are now built the wall on either side of the north door. A Coffin lid of the thirteenth century was also found. There is a plain mediaeval octagonal font at the west end of the nave and a two manual organ by Harrison and Harrison. The church is surrounded on the north side by the buildings of the marketplace. Pic by Jenny.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
No church is mentioned in the Domesday book, although it may be identified with one of three churches attached to the Manor of Ridlington, north of Ayston. It was granted to the Abbey of Westminster in the eleventh century. The church itself dates from the fourteenth century onwards and consists of a western tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory, chancel and north chapel, organ chamber and vestry, and north and south porches. The tower is of three stages with angle buttresses and has a tall recessed spire with three tiers of lucarnes. There are eight bells. The nave is of four bays (lengthened by one Bay in the 1861 restoration). The north aisle is from the Decorated period, the south aisle is Perpendicular. There are remnants of wall decoration on the south arcade consisting of red flowers and tendrils. The chancel was rebuilt in 1861 when it was restored by Parsons of London incorporating black marble columns to the north chapel (Lady Chapel) and organ chamber. During the reconstruction some sculptured fragments of the twelfth century were found, two of which are now built the wall on either side of the north door. A Coffin lid of the thirteenth century was also found. There is a plain mediaeval octagonal font at the west end of the nave and a two manual organ by Harrison and Harrison. The church is surrounded on the north side by the buildings of the marketplace. Pic by Jenny.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Uppingham school cricket pavilion Former pupil Jonathan Agnew now BBC cricket correspondent undoubtedly made the journey to the square and back from this fine looking Pavilion. I wonder if Stephen Fry (writer and actor) made the same journey before he was expelled.
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Allotment gardens on Leicester Road, Uppingham. Well tended allotments on the west side of Uppingham.
Photo by Kate Jewell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Crown

The Crown

3 out of 5
19 High Street East Oakham England
The price is HK$915 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$915
HK$1,098 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Oakham. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Lyddington Bede House and Lyndon Visitor Centre are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

The Crown
Leicester Marriott Hotel

Leicester Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England
The price is HK$611 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$611
HK$734 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Check in was very good, the room was brilliant in a great location. The only downside was the breakfast, plates were cold, the cooked food was cold and the bread for toast was very stale.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Leicester Marriott Hotel
Novotel Leicester

Novotel Leicester

4 out of 5
2 Great Central Street Leicester England
The price is HK$623 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$623
HK$747 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (979 reviews)
The hotel is in a good location on the edge of the city centre and is easy to reach by car.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St Leicester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (396 reviews)
Needed to add an extra night due to one of my siblings being end of life. The lady on reception was so kind to find me a good rate and stay in the same room. This is why I choose to stay at the Gresham every time I need to visit my family. I can’t fault the place in the least. Will keep coming back ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Gresham Aparthotel
Ascot House

Ascot House

4 out of 5
Lynch Wood Peterborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - Overton Station and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
We've stayed in these apartments most weekends for the last month. They have everything we need they are clean & quiet. Close to the hospital. Washer dryer & dishwasher make it easy All the staff were really friendly a the late check out fee is reasonable.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Ascot House
Showcase Apartments Kimberley House

Showcase Apartments Kimberley House

3 out of 5
47 Vaughan Way Leicester England
Stay at this apartment in Leicester. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Jewry Wall and Belvoir Castle are located nearby.
6.8/10 (90 reviews)
Great place for the price

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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